Bentley

Bentley is 16 months today!! I can't believe how quickly he is changing. He's walking now, and thinks he's pretty big stuff. It's amazing how children catch on to every little thing that we do. Bentley loves to put his head down and laugh, just like Danny. Sadly, he keeps grunting and straining when he picks things up, like me (30 weeks pregnant!). He is a very busy boy! Very wiggly and active.

We bought him a pool with some birthday giftcards and have used it a lot. It's on our back deck (so we aren't killing any of our grass!) Bentley is learning how to enjoy it. The first time we used it the water was very cold and he was not impressed. But, now we go in the afternoon and the water is warmed by the sun and he has a lot more fun.

Bentley loves
- looking outside to find dogs and birds.
- when I bring him out to get the mail and daddy's home. (strategic timing!)
- chips and snacks
- to point at everything
- press any type of button or knob
- when I sing "How Much is That Doggie?"
- bubbles
- to figure things out or how his toys work
- move chairs
- balloons

I love
- when he smiles and gives us kisses
- watching him sleep with his rear in the air
- how excited he gets when he sees a dog
- to watch him dance
- to hear him laugh
- how he loves to find his Dada
- his soft chubby cheeks
- when he blows me a kiss goodnight before I shut his door
- when he actually cuddles with me (rare!)
- the way he rubs his lip while sucking his thumb

He is a precious and sweet boy and we are so thankful that God has given him to us!