The Summer You Went from Baby to Toddler

Dear Brecken,

Goofy at Olive Garden
Summer 2024 went by so quickly that I forgot to ask you to maybe slow down growing up...even just a little bit.

We woke up one day this fall, and you were this Tasmanian devil with red curly hair who runs around the house making messes while
babbling any of the following:

Ma-ma!

Da-da!

Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba!

Pool Time with the boys
And then maybe you'll blow a raspberry/zerbrrt and then look around for approval with a mischievous smile, indicating you know you're trouble. 

You're funny, and you know you're funny. We push you around in the grocery store and you interact with everyone you see....and you make all those people smile. 

You're coordinated and really strong. You like to pick up soccer balls and throw them in a game of catch. Then, when you're done with your dinner, you chuck the remaining pieces of your food as far as you can. It's a nightly game.

You had your first trip to the beach this summer. You loved the beach and the pool, but more importantly, you loved hanging out with all our Centerville and Fairview friends.  

Miramar Beach
You're a fruit bat, just like your Mommy predicted. You'll try eating most things, and your likes seems to shift with the weather, but you'll devour pounds and pounds of fruit. Bananas, strawberries, and blueberries are your fave. Plus, Mommy loves that you love broccoli.

FaceTime calls with both sets of Grandmas and Grandpas are always entertaining, and you love, love, love time with Big Brother and Big Sister. 

Your first year was an amazing one, and you've brought so much joy to so many people! But maybe just slow down a little bit with the growing...it makes your Mommy tear up a bit.

Miramar Beach with Bro and Sis 07.24

Love,

Dad



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