13 Months Old -- A Little Late

I guess after the big 1 year milestone, 13 months didn't seem very exciting because I totally forgot to take the boys' monthly chair picture. I was a week late taking the picture and almost 3 weeks late posting an update -- but better late than never. I'm guessing I won't be still taking these monthly shots when Tyler and Max are 11 years old, but I'll keep going until they stop changing so much on a monthly basis!

Max and Tyler are so much fun these days and seem to learn something new every day. They both clap their hands and can somewhat play "ball" with us. Max gets really excited and actually throws the ball, whereas Tyler doesn't like to let go and will sometimes just crawl over and hand it to us. They have been trying to repeat words that we say (or at least sounds that have some semblance of a word), and both boys have said "ball" on multiple occasions. Both of their favorite word, by a long shot, is "Dada" (even though I repeat "Mama" to them at least 22 times a day) and they say "DaDaDaDa" all day long. They are becoming more rebellious at mealtime (and have finally stopped gagging with chunky food) and will try just about anything if we cut it up small enough. Just yesterday they drank from sippy cups so we're on our way to a bottle-free life! Our latest task is getting the boys to stand completely unsupported. Max has done it a few times (once for about 5 seconds) so they're getting there. I'm sure we'll be kicking ourselves once they are walking, but we are just really excited for that next phase!

Although there were a few weeks back in January where we had to put the boys in separate cribs, they are back to sharing one crib all the time again! There is still plenty of room too -- especially since they both like to cram into the same corner or one side of the crib.

Here are some recent pictures. Have a great weekend!

13 months old! Tyler on left, Max on right. Click here to see previous monthly chair pics.

Every time they eat in their high chairs, the boys put their feet up on the tray and leave them there the whole time. It seems really odd (or identical twin-like) that they both do it because they can't see each other's feet or anything. Or maybe this is just something all babies do??

Max kickin' back

Back together again! I think Max (in blue) got the short end of this stick...

Like I said, plenty of room :)

Going for a walk around the neighborhood when it was 75 degrees. (Max on left, Tyler on right)

Remember their first walk in the jogging stroller? Sure is easier now without the oxygen and monitors tucked under the seats!