a new pose

This is Nolan's newest pose. When I ask him to hold still for a picture, this is the look I seem to get a lot! He is only still for a millisecond, but he can flash that smile very quickly.

What a look

I am not sure what Nolan is trying to say to me with this look. Whatever he is communicating, I love it. He looks a little mischievous and adorable and wonderful all at the same time.

July 3

We celebrated the 4th on July 3rd at the Porco's annual party. Nolan loved running around the yard, swimming in the pool and checking on the garden. He was a little nervous about the fireworks show, but still watched with amazement. Nolan was such a party animal that he fell asleep in the car. He was so exhausted he didn't wake up when we came home. So like a true party animal he woke up in the same clothes!

doggie doggie ride with me!

Nolan's affection for the dogs is so sweet. He has recently started riding on Winston, and Winston is sweet enough to tolerate it. I think Nolan came up with the idea to ride the dog because I have been giving him horse rides on my back which he loves. Every time I lay on the floor he pushes me to roll over to get a ride. Then he signs "more" every time I end the ride.
Of course Nolan uses his manners and gives Winston a big thank you kiss at the end of the ride.

Blackberries for Nolan

We went on a walk with Grandpop and found wild blackberries. Nolan loved them and kept signing for more. He had them all over his face and hands, and all over my shirt and neck from blowing zubers all over me. He is such a sweet little love bug. He loves to kiss, hug and give zubers.
Nolan can also find some parts of his body now: hair, teeth, tongue, ears, nose, belly (which he identifies by blowing zubers and looking at his belly), feet (which he identifies by doing "crazy feet") and hands. He also has close to 50 signs now and is starting to combine a few signs together.

Mr Clean

Nolan has started carrying spray bottles around the house. He pretends to spray things and even makes sound effects. This has definitely become a preferred activity and he will spend quite some time running and squealing with delight as he cleans our house!

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