Boyd - 13.75 months

Boyd updates:

• Most of his communication with us occurs through pointing and grunting. We're trying to focus on sign language again so he won't be so frustrated.
• Always has to grab his two comfort animals before going down for a nap
• WALKING!!! I think we can officially decree that our son has hit the walking milestone. The longest stretch may have been 16 steps. He still prefers to crawl if speed is involved.
• After our Monday music class, Boyd usually falls asleep in the car as we go run errands. If he is at my mom's or at home, he's down to one 60-90 minute nap a day (usually between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.).
• The last couple days we've heard the Chewbaca noise coming from Boyd when he's especially happy or excited about something, e.g. chasing the cat around the dining room floor.
• I've been hiding treats in my hands and having him pick one - he always picks my left hand. Every single time!
• Easter was laid back - just a quiet dinner with family

Risha & Gabe have moved in with my mom while the two of them look for a home to buy. Our local market is VERY tight in the price range they are considering. Houses with competitive asking prices have offers within a few days of their listing. So, we're all crossing our fingers that R & G will find something before the wedding!

A couple weeks ago the temps were in the high 30's-40's, with an abundance of sunshine and almost everything melted. Then last week we were hit with another spring snowstorm. It's a lot of back and forth with our weather.

This summer is shaping up to be a busy one. I have 3 weddings to attend, although I may miss one of them because one of my all time favorite people is coming to Alaska this summer! One of my college roommates will be visiting from Washington state and I'm super excited.

Easter basket - personalized basket, plastic eggs, bunny ears, snake toy and yogurt treats from me and D; socks from Grandma Ann; and a fishy Carhartt onesie from Auntie Risha and Uncle Gabe.