18 months old!

I can't believe a year and a half has gone by so fast. Lake is so big! I can't wait until school is out so I can spend all summer with him. Here are a few of his 18 month pictures.

Spring Break

"Ready to hunt eggs"
I love the water!

The Easter Bunny came to the camper.
"Cool Dude!"
"playing in the dirt"
Lake loves his new sun glasses .
Yee-Haw! I'm ready for Rodeo Day at school.

I love my Mamaw.
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I found Papaw's hat!
"Best Buddies"

We had a very busy Spring Break. We went to Tennessee from Saturday-Wednesday. We got to spend some time with family and Lake got a special visit from his buddy Grant Kirkham for a play date. (Next time we come, we'll be there much longer and get to visit more of Lake's friends; I promise.) On Thursday, Lake had a Easter Party with all his friends from my moms group, and then we packed to go camping. Friday-Sunday we went to Matagorda Bay to go camping and then back to El Campo for Easter Dinner and another egg hunt and finally back home Sunday night. (Note to all moms; never try to be cheap and take a 17 month old on a plane as a lap child by yourself; this was a horrible experience, i'll never do it again...)

Jellystone Park

I'm having fun at the petting zoo.

I love playing basketball with the big boys!

Hi Yogi!

We took out the pop-up for the first time this weekend to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. My camera died so all of these pictures are from this morning when Jeff reminded me his phone had a camera on it. Lake had such a good time; he even got to meet Yogi!

Busy, Busy,Busy

"Too high, Daddy!"
"I love my new camper"

Things have been really busy around our house the past few weeks. We have been everywhere searching for the perfect pop up camper. Yes, we love to tent camp, but with Lake, it's a little hard; so a pop up is the next best thing. Today we finally made our decsion and we went ahead and bought it. We can't wait to try it out this weekend!

Camping

" playing in the rain"
Lake and his future girlfreind, Avery
Lake loves his dog
"I found da-da's hat!"
"Our shelter"


Lake went on his 3rd camping trip this weekend. Even though the weather called for thunderstorms, we decided to go anyway. Instead of trying to use our tent, we rented a screened shelter instead. I'm glad we did, because last night the weather was a little rough. I'm so happy Lake likes to go camping. Since a lot of my childhood summers were spent at Cumberland Mountain State Park; its very special for me to share this with him.

Basketball Star

I just had to post this video of Lake. When I came home for work today, I heard him playing basketball in his playroom so I went to watch him, he hit 7 in a row! I had to run and grab a camera to see if he'd keep playing and I caught him shooting a few. He may be the next Michael Jordan.... Enjoy the show!

New Firsts

I am amazed everyday by the new things Lake is doing. Today, he had two firsts. This morning, I was getting ready for work and Lake said "Mama, poo-poo" I wasn't really sure what he meant by this so I checked his diaper and he was fine. He said it again so I carried him to the bathroom and sat him on the toilet and he did his business right away. I could not believe it. 16 months is a little early for potty training and I know it was probably a one time thing but I was excited anyways. This afternoon he sat at his table and put his puzzle together by all by himself; he is becoming a little boy!