Reid-96 weeks old....

At least that is how old I think he is...

if I did the math correctly. :)

Reid decided he wanted his weekly picture

taken when I was taking Eli's.

What a ham :)

Pointing to his mouth....

pointing to his "ballee boo"

{Belly Button}

Helping Mama clean

Our floors were SUPER dirty, 

so I decided to clean them while the boys were playing in the playroom.

Eli went down for a nap after I finished the kitchen floor, 

so Reid ended up helping me clean the living room. He had SO much fun!!

Talking about the "water water" 

Reid-{21 months old}

The BIG BLUE car!!!

Reid has started to love

Daddy's car.

Today we played in it for a long time.

I think he was in heaven...

Reid being silly

After grocery shopping with Mormor,

 we were all tucked into the car, 

ready to go home,

when Reid decided to be a rock star...

He makes me smile.

Brothers and ear protection....

Thumb Sucker

What a funny boy.

I don't think that is 

how the jump a roo works.

Reid and I had fun this morning,

snuggling on the couch,

watching Curious George.

I love his eyes.

<3 <3

Reid-{20 months old}

Dear Reid,

WOW! I cannot believe that you are 20 months old and that Daddy and I are parents to an almost 2 year old. There is something so special and wonderful about you at your current age. You are talking A LOT and try to say every word you hear. You are so fun and kind and loving to people around you, even strangers. 

I appreciate your desire to learn and your desire to communicate. It is so amazing to ask you a question and actually get a reply...well most of the time. :)

You are very much into firetrucks, animals, Papa, Mormor, Daddy and books. You are still fluctuating between having one nap in the afternoon and having a morning and afternoon nap. You have started pretending to put yourself to bed during the day, you look so sweet all covered up and ready to sleep...then you laugh and rip the covers off and nearly do a summersault off of the bed. You ask to go in the car a lot. I think we have a BIG case of cabin fever around here.

You are a risk taker when it comes to climbing....but that isn’t anything new, it’s just becoming more frequent that you risk your life. :) I love you Reid, and I’m so glad that God gave us you. Daddy and I enjoy your giggles and games. Most nights after we put you to bed, we miss you and talk about what makes us love you. :)

Love always,

Mama

Duet

It may look like Reid

was crying...

but I think

that he was 

singin' the blues...

Piggy Back Ride

Grandparents are fun!

Reid-{19 months old}

Dear Reid,

Oh where do I begin? You are becoming such a little boy. I love the way you communicate with us, the way you enjoy life and the way you see the world.

This is really an 18 & 9 month letter, since Mommy didn’t have time to write last month.

You are becoming imaginative and goofy, and we love it! You do things now, knowing that you are being funny or cute. 

You LOVE LOVE LOVE to read. It doesn’t matter what kind of book it is, you will want to pick it up and read it. A lot of times you don’t even want Daddy or I to read to you. I guess you are making up your own stories and reading them out loud to us and yourself. Maisy Mouse, Clifford and any book about fire trucks or trucks are your favorites. You love going to the library every Friday to get MORE BOOKS!

You are our tall skinny child. You still take 2 naps most of the time. You are starting to try new foods. You cross your legs when you sit on the couch and sit indian style on the floor. You lay on your belly to read books. You love to unload the dishwasher with Mama and say thank you (kank koo) after you pass each item to me. You like to hide behind and under things, even clothes racks at Target. You are a monkey

You are talking a lot more and mimic or try to mimic words we ask you to say. You know a few colors and can say a few numbers.Yucky (cucky) is your favorite word. You say I love you, which we all love to hear. 

You are growing and learning so much. I love seeing you absorb the world and enjoy life. You are a sweet, serious, sometimes goofy, curious and awesome little boy. Most nights Daddy and I go to bed and say, “ We just love that boy, he is so awesome.” In other words, WE LOVE YOU A LOT and we are THANKFUL for you! 

Love always,

Mama

We had a lot of fun taking pictures today!

Thanks for the help Mormor!

Reid's new obsession

Eli's Jump-a-roo.

Notice the disappearing 

feet....

This little boy

cracks

me 

up!

"playing" together

Playdough & blanket fun!

Reid LOVES to be pulled around

on a blanket.

This one was full 

of static.

His hair is awesome!

Day 160

Well, we sure know how to start 

the year off with a bang!

Reid woke up with a super

high fever.

It turns out he was fighting off

Roseola. 

Poor little man.

Here is a snapshot of a sick day at the Martin home.

Eli was a trooper.

He was not super needy

or clingy.

I was happy to be able to

snuggle Reid and care for him.

Thanks for saving the day Mormor!

Here we are....in our un-showered glory.:)