Rock'n good time

This little critter loves adventure. Rockwell loves the baby sign for shoes and putting them on his feet because that means he is headed outside like the big kids. You would be surprised what a 12 month old can do- climb, walk, crawl, jump, dance, stomp, and dig.  He thinks Zach is better than a grape snow cone but mom is pretty good too if dad isn't around, must be a seventh child bond. Rockwell adores books as long as he gets to be in charge of holding them and turning the pages.  He doesn't like to hold my finger to walk and actually reminds me a lot of my first child as a toddler. The chocolate cherry cake was a hit too! 

Headstand

 They love to be upside-down just like their mom. 

Walk-well

   

He is quickly transitioning from baby to toddler. We celebrated his first birthday on Saturday and he even tried to blow out the candle. Rockwell, or Walkwell as we like to call him, has been taking wide legged cowboy steps for about 7 weeks now. He also loves to shimmy to the music, give open mouth kisses when we ask for a kiss, hug mimi's blanket, climb the ladder to the top bunk, put foreign objects in his mouth and play outside. He especially loves to spend time on the trampoline when there aren't too many other people. He is a delightful boy who can throw a ball and tries to mimic Zach and I, especially when we call other children or the dog. He even tries to put his hands in his mouth and blow when he hears me whistle. Rocky is fun to have around and we feel so blessed he is part of our family. (follow-up post with his birthday pictures soon.)

Admired

Just sitting with dad while he does his morning scripture study. Alara sleeps lightly so if she hears anything at all in the morning she gets up to see what's going on. Its ok, she is such a wonderful snuggler.

One year of my life

But who can stay mad at those cheeks for long? Technically it won't be a year till next month but if you count being pregnant it has been way longer than a year. Worth it.

Ah, to be three and a HALF!

 She's my tiny little shadow. Alara loves to do head stands, snap her fingers, write the letter A (and the other letters she knows, but especially A) and do whatever Ruth is doing. I'm not sure how I could be more lucky.

10 months

He likes to be outside...