...::::* 18 MONTHS OLD *:::...

April 12, 2012
Levi Elliot Eggleton
...18 beautiful months...

Levi modeling his favorite playing position



Memories & Milestones for Month 16, 17, & 18:

• Giving "Five"
• Teeth, teeth, and more teeth... We are up to 12 now!
• Always turn your cars in the "right" direction when you are pushing them- so smart.
• A Climber to the core- beds, couches, chairs, stroller, steps, trunks, and the list keeps growing... if it's there, you are bound to give it a try :)
• Babbling all the time, getting better at repeating words when asked, and you have added a few new words to your vocabulary: Book, Truck, Doggie, Papaa(w/ an adorable Italian accent), Ma-MEE, No-no-no
• Lots of new Bumps, Bangs & Bruises
  
• Starting to catch yourself with your hands when you fall- Whew!
• Began turning around sweetly and looking for a hand to hold when you go near steps.
• Favorite playing position: on your belly, pushing your cars
• (3/12) Ate your first PB &J (Loved it!)
• Figuring out puzzles on your own, and making "matches"
• (3/1) First trip to Goa & first time swimming in the Indian Ocean
• (3/16) First trip to Nepal
• Exhibiting a little temper-temper... usually followed by a tantrum- oh boy!
• Lifting up your left leg, slamming your foot back down and saying "BOOM"- just for fun.
• Favorite books:Brown Bear Brown Bear, Hiccupotamus, 5 Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree
• Favorite Movie: Cars 2
  
• Solid interactive play: pushing tractor back & forth w/ mama, & repeating animal noises with your toy puppy, Scout.
• (4/6) Fed yourself with a spoon for the first time (and did a great job!)
• Fist pump + "Yay, Yay, Yay" when you are excited
• Always cracking up- whether you are with us, other kiddos, or all by yourself- so fun.
  

Our dear son... Levi Elliot,
Mama & Papa adore you more and more with every day that passes. We love teaching you, reading to you, playing with you, laughing with you, going for walks with you, and yes- sometimes we even get the opportunity of correcting you (not our favorite part).
We love watching you grow and are amazed at how fast you are doing so- we are soaking in these moments with you as often as we can, taking none for granted.

We pray that in the coming months the Lord would already begin to shape your sweet little spirit, and would plant deep within you a desire for honesty & integrity. (Psalm 25:21) That these attributes would be ones that you exhibit as you grow, and ones that you cherish as you build friendships.

As always- we are so proud of all of your accomplishments and the way you love so abundantly.
~Looking forward to the days ahead~

All of our Love,
Mama & Papa