Bertle is One!

It's hard to believe that a whole year has passed! Bertle has learned so much in his short life, including how to walk (and now run--augh!!!!), how to talk (our favorite words are blueberry, turtle, water, duck, doggie, vroom vroom), and (most importantly for my own sanity) how to sleep. He seems to have opinions and preferences, including a love for water, dogs, banging on things, pizza, ice cream (thanks to his Aunts Tara and Marissa), ducks, and books. Bertle is constantly in motion and always has one toy in his hand and one toy in his mouth. Here are some pictures from his birthday, including a celebration at daycare and opening presents.

Last Day in Wichita

Today is our last day in Wichita. We are sad to say goodbye, but excited to see Eric. Here are some more pictures from the weekend, including Bertle with Maddie, Aunt Tara and Yak, and Grandpa and Grandma.

Wichita Birthday

After meeting his Great-Grandma Elizabeth, Bertle got to enjoy an early birthday celebration in Wichita. He loved his birthday cake but quickly got distracted by that garden hose. Grandpa Len thought it would be funny to turn on the water right as Bertle was sticking the hose in his mouth. We are having so much fun in Wichita but missing Eric. Bertle lights up with a huge smile when I show him the video Eric made of himself on our camera.

More fun in Wichita

This morning, Tara and I left the Bertle and Zach with Grandpa Len and Grandma Jan so that we could go shopping. While waiting for our limeaids at Sonic (ahhh Sonic), we got a phone call asking how long it would be before we got home.....As you can see from the pictures, Bertle had tons of fun playing in the yard and banging on the trash can with the garden hose (that was Grandpa Len's ingenious idea). We arrived home to 2 happy babes and 2 exhausted grandparents.

Fun with Yak

Our first day in Wichita: Bertle had lots of fun with his cousin Zach--or "Yak." Aunt Tara hooked up Bertle with PJ's to match his cousin's and even gave him an ice cream cone. Zach is absolutely adorable and growing up so fast. Hopefully it won't be long until he can defend himself against Bertle drumming his head or taking away his toys.

Plane Ride

Bertle and I took our first plane ride by ourselves today. The first flight was 4 hours (what on earth was I thinking??) and he took a 2 hour nap! Andrew was entertained by a book and a video that Eric made of himself on the digital camera for the rest of the flight. He did great!