{16 months}

*You finally reached 20 lbs!

*You like to flip through magazines and find cars and vacuums. Once you found one you will make a “vroom”noise. Especially if they are Red, Yellow or Blue.

*You have gotten more interested in cars/trucks. You are all boy and will make “vroom” noises when you see them. When we are in the car you are pointing and saying “wow” or making a car noise.

*When you see something that might be hot you reach out your hand and say,”oh” for Hot.

*I am still trying to teach you how to go downstairs backwards by yourself. You really want to be BIG and hold onto the wall while walking down forwards.

*You have many nicknames; Mr. Magee, Mr. Magoo, Mr. Magooieton, Ryk, Rykerton, Ryky, Handsome and little man.

*You are wanting to read 4-6 books before naptime and bedtime. You Love to read, and I have to cut you off so you can go to sleep.

*The books that you go back to each night is any Clifford books, Sputter Sputter Sput and The Bridge is Up (By Babs Bell)

*When you see a shovel or a temple picture you say, “bouw”.

*When you are asked what does a dog say you pant like one.

*When you want up you push or pull at our legs while making grunting noises.

*You sure are a talker, most of it is gibberish but you will throw in words and sentences that make perfect sense.

*You are wearing a size 5 shoe and size 4 diaper.

*Your hair is a dirty blonde with a light red hint at the ends.

Look How Much I’ve Grown:

Age: 16 months

Date: March 20,2012

Length: 31 1/2”-- Up 25%

Weight: 20.2 lbs.-- Down 3%

Head Circ: 46 cm-- 10%

You are such a sweet boy, you always bring laughter, hugs, smiles, and joy into our home and hearts. We thank our Heavenly Father for you each night as we pray. Dad and mom love you more then words can express.