Foster’s new words

Foster has been saying doggy (1st word) and daddy for a while now. He has been mimicking lots of new words lately.

“Stinky” = “tinkeh” in reference to the bathroom

”sister” = “sisdah” his favorite person

“Outside” = “outsy” he loves to go out to play, ride around in Stella’s new car or let the dogs outsi

His vocabulary is just starting but he’s doing very well at starting to echo many words he hears on a regular basis.

He also knows what most basic words mean. If we talk about going to the potty, he will run to the bathroom. If we ask if he wants a bottle, he’ll go over to the refrigerator to wait for his bottlw of milk.

Stella’s 4 year check-up

Its hard to believe but Stella had her 4 year old check (and shots)

Her eyesight and hearing all checked out good. She weighed in at 32lbs and 39” tall.

she had 2 shots which required an ice cream treat afterwards.

Foster’s First Sugar on Snow

Maple Sugaring Season has arrived in Vermont. The season has been a good one so far since we’ve had many days above freezing with nights that dip below zero.

This weekend is Vermont’s maple weekend which means most sugarhouses hold open houses featuring tours, food, and live music.

We stopped by shelburne sugar works this afternoon so Foster could get his first official taste. He, of course, loved it especially the snow part.

We had some “sugar on snow” (hotmaple syrup poured over snow) with the traditional pickle and maple donut on the side. Stella is an old pro at the art of handling the sticky treat.

Foster’s next round of teeth

Foster has had his front 4 (2 on top and 2 on bottom) for several months now.

His next four are just poking through his gums.

In other news, he finally figured out how to climb on to sister’s bed. He’s been trying for months and made it all the way up last night.

He also only wants to drink out of big kid/adult glasses - sippy cups are so last week!

Foster has started mimicing others especially by shaking his head.

Foster’s 1st Birthday Party

Since we are still pretty new to Vermont and are definitely still in the middle if winter, we decided to celebrate Foster’s big day with just the family.

Big sister Stella made and decorated delicious cupcakes.

and helped by wrapping some of the gifts from Nona and O.D. (A.k.a. Grandpa). He still didn’t fully understand the present concept.

Stella was more than willing to help and was especially excited that the grandparents had included a little treat for her as well.

We got him a bunch of balloons to play with.

He really went to town on his ‘smash’ cupcake.

His final gift from us was a bubble machine.

They both loved chasing and popping the bubbles in the living room...

As well as in their evening bath.

It was a nice birthday celebration for our big little guy!

Foster turns 1!

It seems like only yesterday we were starting what we thought was going to be a lazy Saturday morning. It didn’t take long once for us to realize that little Foster was going to be making his debut and it was going to be a while before we have another lazy Saturday.

One year later and he’s still keeping us on our toes.

Foster is full of energy and very curious about everything in his world. He has started pointing to things and asking “that?” to hear what it is called. He also says “that!” to get whatever the item is. He especally likes cheese popcorn and other finger foods.

He anxiously waits every day for his favorite person, Stella, to come home and play with him.

He is loving and generous-always sharing his snacks and toys.

Foster is good at walking and lately has been dancing.
He is a rambuctious, sweet, and loved one year old! We are so glad he joined our family one year ago!

update from 2/20:
Foster had his 1 year checkup with the doctor.

Foster’s new skills

Foster has become a pretty good walker - not as many stumbles and moving quicker.

His new found mobility has allowed to explore more and test out other skills, such as hanging from the oven handle...

And opening the bathroom door so he can play in the potty. Or easily reach a box of tissues...

He’s also gotten quite skilled at emptying the lower kitchen cabinets...

He is also working on his fine motor skills and practices often by getting the dog food into his mouth...