Austin Michael turns one-and-a-half!

My baby turned one-and-a-half! I can hardly believe it! He is a little monster on the move. He is constantly moving. Constantly. He loves to get into trouble....unplugging all the nightlights, taking all the pots out of the cabinet, stealing all my monitors, climbing up on everything, dumping all the toys out of the bins, etc. etc.

He is my funky little eater. He still won't touch any type of fruit, and when given, instantly throws it on the floor. He does love "adult food" though - salmon, roasted vegetables, potatoes, any type of meat, etc. He says a few more words each and every day. ..(yesterday's was "milkshake!") He LOVES his lovey (a little giraffe he calls "rafa") and carries him around everywhere, clutching him to his face. He has very rapidly blooming personality and sense of independence. He knows exactly what he wants and when he doesn't get it, throws a huge tantrum. They are pretty hysterical sometimes. I'll try to get one on tape one of these days. He also loves to play with cars and trains, which he calls "Too Toos" (Choo Choos). He loves to run and tackle me, giving me huge hugs and toothy grins.
I love you Austin Michael! Happy Birthday!

Since this little mmonster is always moving, I tend to only get shots of him with terrible backgrounds - the garage, garbage cans, etc. Oh well. Here's my little boobaloo!

Mmmm...Birthday cookie!