New hairdo?

I'm not sure why, but lately he's spent a lot of time with 1, 2, even 3 blankets draped artfully over his head. I don't know if he likes having a cape, or if he's contemplating long hair (he does occasionally brush the blankets with a hairbrush. In this picture he's wearing a sleep sack and his crib blanket on his head while holding both blue bears. He recently discovered there are 2 blue bears and now one really isn't good enough....

16 Months Old

Today Alex had his 15 month well baby check. (He's 16 months old, but mommy was a little behind in making his appointment.) He's now 28lbs 4oz and 33.5 inches tall. His head size is still off the charts, but not to worry--I'm sure he'll grow into it! He had to get 4 shots today, but was very brave and only cried a little.

Here he is having a little lunch. He's mastering the use of his fork and spoon really quickly! A lot of the food ends up on his shirt, face hair, and hands, but the vast majority makes it into his mouth. Now that he's been using a utensil he doesn't care much for eating without one!

Here's our boy pushing a kitchen chair around. He's always moving things around to suit his purposes. :)

Jumping!

One of Alex's new favorite things to do is to jump on the couch cushions. We put them all on the floor and then he climbs up on the couch and jumps on the springs. The cushion-less couch makes a little stage for him to dance and "conduct" to whatever music is playing at the time. Once he's finished entertaining us he flops down on the couch cushions and laughs hysterically!