Big Boy Eater!

One of Landon's favorite "toys" in his fun, little world is a spoon. He loves to carry one around, and he's gotten picky about his spoons too lately. Instead of being content with one of his plastic child spoons, he'd rather have one of Mommy's silver spoons. It's bigger and makes more sound when you bang it on something!
Landon has long been a holder of the spoon while eating a meal. However, for the first time ever last night, Landon reached a new milestone with his spoon. Landon dipped his spoon in his oh so tasty Gerber chicken meal, got some noodles and peas, raised it to his mouth, and he...took...a...BITE! I was so excited, and I started cheering and clapping! Of course he loves getting praised, so he did it again and again. It was quite a momentous occasion, yet it made me a little sad because it's one more thing that he's learning to do independently. I'm so proud of my little boy! (This pic was taken after I moved the Gerber tray away. It was empty, and Landon wanted to throw it on the ground. Not cool.)

If you missed this pic on Facebook, this is what it looks like when Landon eats lasagna WITHOUT a spoon or fork. Clearly, he loves it! Maybe we'll be trying it soon with a utensil!

Easter Fun!

We've been so busy lately with Easter activities. It's such a fun time of the year! Landon has taken part in three Egg Hunts, and of course he was spoiled by the Easter Bunny (aka Mommy, Mimi, and Grandma)! Here's some highlights from our fun:

Easter Egg Hunt at the Vine- getting ready for first Egg Hunt!

So many eggs, little time!

Helping Kaylee put some eggs in her basket (always the flirt!)

Flirting some more with gal pal, Ayla

I don't know how long I'll be able to toss him in the air!

Church playgroup Egg Hunt at our house

Hanging with Papa on their new deck!

Uncle Steven, Cousin Hayden and her daddy, Chris

Hunting eggs with Mimi at their annual hunt

He's got this egg hunting thing down to a T!

Opening his grill from Mimi and Papa (everyone needs an Easter grill, right?)

The Easter Bunny visits Mimi and Papa's house too! (The Elmo eggs were a big hit!)

Easter morning at the Vine

Handsome boy with his eggs

One of Landon's favorite places to be- on Daddy's shoulders!

Goofball with his picture pose

Getting tired of posing for pics!

The Easter Bunny brought Landon a water table!
Playing with a new toy from Grandma
Playing outside with Grandma and his Easter toys

Daddy had the bright idea of attaching Landon's wagon to the tractor! Landon LOVED it! (You know you're a redneck when...)

Having a great (wet!) time with the water table!

HAPPY EASTER!!!!