Mr. Wes

So many people have commented to me that 18 months is their favorite age for kids. I have loved every stage so far, but I do agree that this one is a lot of fun. He can finally understand most of what we tell him. He can communicate to us with the several words he knows. He hasn't fully hit the terrible 2's yet, but we've seen glimpses into what is to come... :) Yep, I like this 18 months old stage so far.

Going through the desk drawer the other day I found a few disposable cameras that I have been letting Wes run around with. He is still really fascinated by cameras. He loves to say, "cheese!". The top picture above is his "cheese" face. He runs around with them and makes us say cheese. Ben and I can't wait to get them developed to see what goofy pictures little Wes man took.

He is also into telephones. His favorite "telephone" is a dollar store calculator. He holds it up to his ear and walks around the house chatting on it. He even throws in pretend laughs here and there between the babbles. I'm trying hard to get a video clip of this, because it totally cracks me up.

Everyday he amazes us. Just last night he grabbed a flash card that had the number three on it and said, "three." Ben was like, "what did you just say?" Wes said it again... "three." We just looked at each other in amazement. Our babysitter said she had been working with him on his numbers. That just blows my mind that our little guy knows some numbers already.

The Fair: Goats & Ci Ci's

We went to the fair twice this year, because we love it so much. Wesley's favorites consisted of the goats and horsies, or "ci ci's" as he calls them. I guess he takes after his daddy with his goat thing, because Ben is a big fan as well. I think Wes likes the goats because they are down at his level, super friendly, and kind of up in your face. He likes that kind of thing. His favorite dogs to pet are the ones that lick him like crazy.

Wes ran screaming with delight up and down the goat aisles giving love to every single one.

Have you ever seen such a photogenic goat before? Geesh, I try not to post pics that don't have people in them, but I couldn't resist this little guy. He was just screaming, "Please take me home with you and let me live in your new fenced in backyard!" Yeah, I don't think the neighbors would notice, right? At least right away... Okay, we decided not to bring him home, but what a cutie!

Let's Go Fly a Kite

Ben mentioned that he wanted to get a kite because he thought Wes would really think it was really cool. I think Ben thinks it is just as cool as Wes does. After several attempts that spanned about over about a week and a half they finally got the kite to soar. All I can say is that these boys definitely keep me entertained...

Here is a video of their first attempt. Warning: This video is absolutely hilarious!

Daddy, the Slave Driver

Daddy's Boy

Hi!

We have a friendly little guy on our hands. He waves at everyone. I'm talking, people in the grocery store, people driving buy, people that aren't even looking back at him... anyone I tell you! He throws his little arm up and scrunches his hand open and closed.

Wesley's Tomato

While Ben and I were busy hanging clothes out on the line, Wesley went into the garden and picked himself a tomato. He came running over to us with a huge smile while shouting, "Da Da, Da Da!". He was so proud of his little green tomato that we couldn't be upset. It was so cute. And Wesley being Wesley even tried to take a bite out of it. (Hence the darker green spot on the tomato.) This kid still has to put EVERYTHING in his mouth. :)

What a Nice Boy!

Here's how it all went down... Butters was stretched out sleeping on the ottoman when Wesley decided that she looked a little chilled. He grabbed one of his favorite blankies and nicely covered her up. I also need to mention that he placed one of his pacifiers next to her too.

Maybe he is preparing to be a great big brother? I'll sure give him the benefit of the doubt. :)