Happy 18 Months!

Matthew turned 18 months today.  He may not talk or walk like a typical 18 month old, but he does communicate and he gets where he wants to go!

He's come such a long way in these short 18 months!  Matthew waves hi and good-bye, he gives high-fours, he army crawls (modified), he feeds himself small bites of table food, he throws a ball, he can transition from crawling to sitting, he holds his own bottle (when he takes liquid, and throws the bottle when he's done), and he is learning to stand.  I'm just awed at the progress he's made!

He loves...
...the dogs.
...being with Alyssa and Jackson.
...being held.  
...playing with blocks.
...blueberries.
...standing in his exersaucer.
...doors and door stops.
...being upside down.
...remote controls and headphones.
...crawling to the edge of the bed.

Matthew still has the sweetest disposition. He rarely cries. He's content to just be with us.  When you talk with him, he makes direct eye contact with those piercing blue eyes. And when he gets really happy, he still gives us the squinty grin.  Happy 18th month to our sweet baby Matthew!