Growing up Landon: Beach Trip

We had a fun week at the beach last week. We got back last night. Landon did fairly good other than since he is cutting some molars he was not in the best mood. Before I realized that it was teething I thought that we were in a really awful phase. He would throw himself down on the beach and scream at me. He turned 17 months while we were there and now loves to chase the birds and make them fly. His new word is "bird". I am convinced that the kid can say more than he does, because when he says most words for the first time he says them very clear. We prepared for Hurricane/Tropical Storm Fay but other than wind we were thankfully not hit. On Tuesday Sarasota and Barrier Islands shut down all stores, beaches, schools, ect. so we were stuck at the house. Video to come from the wind experience! Landon also learned from his Grandaddy that when the question "Who loves Landon to raise their hands" he will raise his hands as do we and laughs. We got to spend some good times with Aunt Alexis this past week and were sad to see her leave.

This is really for me to remember so skip this part if it bores you.
At 17 months Landon can point to his nose and belly button when asked where they are. He can follow directions by putting his hands on his head when you say freeze. He will now tell me "no" when he doesn't want something. He now has one molar fully in as well as 8 front teeth in. Lan is a master climber and will climb anything that presents a challenge. He is still very loving with other children and animals. Still a momma's boy although showing a lot more interest in Daddy these days. He now loves "match box" cars. He will bark like a dog anytime he hears one barking. He can make a huge tower out of blocks. Lan gave up pacis over a month ago and to our amazement has not wanted one since. He still dislikes meat but will eat any fruit or green beans like they are leaving this earth tomorrow.
Landon also loves to run into the waves now at the beach and is really good in the pool with swimmies. We tried a float for him but he quickly climbed out. He also got out of his buckled car seat twice on the way down! Enjoy some of the pictures and videos that I will add later.

Swimming with his new swimmies