Porter is a year and a half old today! Happy sort-of-half-birthday son! My little baby is getting all "growed" up. Yesterday Aunt Miriam took his pictures and here are a few. Aren't they amazing?! Doesn't he just melt your heart?! And for those of you who don't know him, let me formally introduce you to......his teddy. I bought teddy (two actually, along with a few other animals I've since sold) brand new about 5 years ago from a garage sale when I lived in Vegas. Kept him knowing someday one of my children would like it. A self-fulfilled prophecy I guess 'cause Porter LOVES him! He's not as soft and shiny as he once was (had several rumble tumble times in the washer/dryer), but still a cute thing. I love that he is in these pictures for memories and shows a part of Porter's life.
Daddy didn't get to make it to the photo session so it's a good thing cousins Lincoln and Peyton were there. That's the only way we got him to smile; he would laugh at their funny faces, noises, and watching them jump up and down. Told them they deserve a percentage of the commission. =P
My little jail bird. =) I can't even pick out a favorite out of these. Which would you choose? I need votes; got to hang some and I'm pretty indecisive when it comes to choices like this.
Tip your hat to a lady...check. What a gentlemen. Wait, does he have teddy by the throat?! Come on Port-Port; I know you don't always like having a hat on but come on.
Porter can do some new signs: bath and toothbrush. He has also started signing "milk" again (he stopped for awhile and would only sign "please" when he wanted milk). Another new development is he now takes all his baths in the bathtub like a big boy as of last week. Previously it was always sitting in the baby tub that sat in the bathtub. That way used less water and was quicker, but now he likes to slip and slide and walk around. Today is also the first day to use toothpaste when brushing his teeth. I asked at the dentist office when it's safe and they said at about 18 months so today is the day! They did say it should be children's toothpaste of course. He likes it; tastes good to him. As for stats, Porter is approximately 30 inches tall and weighing him today at home about 23 lbs. He is the most fun, precious, pint-size kid! I love you Master P!
Porter had his 2 year pictures done by Aunt Miriam at Jumpin Jacks and they turned out so great! Very colorful and fun. I wanted to showcase a true toddler and this turned out just right. Cousins Presley and Eli were there too and they had a lot of fun.
Porter is a year and a half old today! Happy sort-of-half-birthday son! My little baby is getting all "growed" up. Yesterday Aunt Miriam took his pictures and here are a few. Aren't they amazing?! Doesn't he just melt your heart?! And for those of you who don't know him, let me formally introduce you to......his teddy. I bought teddy (two actually, along with a few other animals I've since sold) brand new about 5 years ago from a garage sale when I lived in Vegas. Kept him knowing someday one of my children would like it. A self-fulfilled prophecy I guess 'cause Porter LOVES him! He's not as soft and shiny as he once was (had several rumble tumble times in the washer/dryer), but still a cute thing. I love that he is in these pictures for memories and shows a part of Porter's life. 
Daddy didn't get to make it to the photo session so it's a good thing cousins Lincoln and Peyton were there. That's the only way we got him to smile; he would laugh at their funny faces, noises, and watching them jump up and down. Told them they deserve a percentage of the commission. =P
My little jail bird. =) I can't even pick out a favorite out of these. Which would you choose? I need votes; got to hang some and I'm pretty indecisive when it comes to choices like this.
Tip your hat to a lady...check. What a gentlemen. Wait, does he have teddy by the throat?! Come on Port-Port; I know you don't always like having a hat on but come on. 
Porter can do some new signs: bath and toothbrush. He has also started signing "milk" again (he stopped for awhile and would only sign "please" when he wanted milk). Another new development is he now takes all his baths in the bathtub like a big boy as of last week. Previously it was always sitting in the baby tub that sat in the bathtub. That way used less water and was quicker, but now he likes to slip and slide and walk around. Today is also the first day to use toothpaste when brushing his teeth. I asked at the dentist office when it's safe and they said at about 18 months so today is the day! They did say it should be children's toothpaste of course. He likes it; tastes good to him. As for stats, Porter is approximately 30 inches tall and weighing him today at home about 23 lbs. He is the most fun, precious, pint-size kid! I love you Master P!
See what I mean? Why do I expect any different. He does have 2 more Santa's to see so I'm sure I can expect the same outcome. I don't care; it's still cute, classic, and good memories. =)
Last month Aunt Miriam (Aaron's sister/Porter's aunt) opened her studio and took Porter portraits which turned out PRECIOUS!!! Look how cute this kid is! I LOVE these pictures: thanks Mir! Aaron didn't want to come to the photo shoot but I made him because he is the only one who can get smiles out of Porter and make him laugh like this. Took me awhile to post these pictures because I had to wait until I had access to another computer since mine has issues with picture CD's. When exactly did my baby turn into a little boy??? I can't get over it. He just started sitting up unassisted the beginning of May (8 months), rolling around as his mode of transportation by the end of May, got his first tooth mid-June (9 1/2 mos), graduated to size 3 diapers (9 1/2 mos), got up on hands and knees to rock mid-June, clapping (10 months), pulls up to stand on furniture (10 months), raised crib rail and lowered mattress after he fell out beginning of July, got his third haircut four days ago (Daddy butchered it by buzzing it...Mommy not happy because just wanted a trim), and couple days ago started WALKING along furniture. My baby is growing up! A little more update info on Porter is he weighs 18 lbs 11 oz and since July 3rd he has seriously become a daddy's boy. When Aaron hands him back to me to go to work Porter cries and I say "Hey!" It's so sweet and melts my heart to see the bond they already have as father and son. I can tell they will always be best friends. I love my boys. =)
