happy 15 months to simon!

since i didn't do a post for simon's 1st birthday, i figured i should get on the ball and do one now that he's almost 15 months. i'll copy the idea for marcus' birthday and post a list of simon's favorite things...

1. marcus. he loves his big brother, and everything he touches. fortunately marcus is a tolerant big brother and dotes on simon. i'm sure it'll end someday, but for now it's really fun to watch them enjoying each other.

2. simon loves to eat, as is apparent by his size. his favorites are watermelon, quesadillas, smoothies, bananas, ice cream, and anything marcus is eating. he's not shy about what he wants to eat either. if he wants it and you have it, he'll snatch it out of your hand.

3. simon squirms all the time. he likes constant motion. the only time he is still is when he's sleeping, and even that's questionable. he has the jimmy legs when he sits too. he's quite the workout to hold since he's moving the whole time.

4. simon loves to snuggle, just like his brother. he's very content if he's being held or cuddled up with, even though he's usually still moving his legs.

5. simon enjoys being chased and cackles like a mad man if you tackle him from behind. it's great to hear such full laughter out of a little boy!

6. simon is pretty athletic for a 15 monther. he seems to prefer playing with sport related balls to other toys. he attempts to dribble a soccer ball and tries to hit a golf ball with a mini golf club. it's impressive.

7. simon loves hear his voice. he has a lot to say for someone with no understandable words.

8. simon loves to be held upside down. he giggles and tries to turn himself upside down again when he's righted.

9. simon likes to put things where they belong. he's fairly observant and knows what items belong to whom and where things are supposed to go. his really likes giving shoes back to their owners.

10. and to stress just how much simon loves marcus, we'll finish with another, simon loves marcus. life is great when marcus is around!

here is a link to our latest picasa photos for july. you should be able to see the older photos as well.