Why Do We Buy Toys?

Here is Nolan, having a ball with a piece of the flooring.  Fisher Price is a scam, Nolan would much rather play with paper, the basket with dirty washcloths in it, and the remote.

First Word

Nolan has spoken!  His first word that actually refers to something is . . . dog!  Sometimes the g is more pronounced than others, but he says it with real dogs, toy dogs, and pictures of dogs.  He will also look for Sierra or his toy dog when adults say the word.   He continues to say da da da indiscriminately and hasn't figured out the m sound yet.  You can see in the video, he is into everything right now. He has also finally gotten   to the point where he can tip his own sippy cup back far enough to drink all by himself. Just in time for summer.

Mother's Day

Mike and Nolan brought me flowers and cheesecake for the weekend.  I got donuts Sunday morning, and we spent a nice day at the Botanical Garden, in the pool, and making pizza with Gammie. My first Mother's Day and no one was sick or behaved terribly, what luck!

11 Months

Uncle Trev and Aunt Diana

Nolan had tons of fun with Uncle Trev and Aunt Diana who suffered the heat and came to visit their nephew.    Poppy was able to join in some of the festivities as well.  Aunt Di especially loved Nolan's chubby cheeks!  I    think Uncle Trev is waiting for Nolan to get a little older so he can teach him all sorts of bad things.  We really had a great time all weekend!