Heeeellllooooooooooo











Fletcher's new digs!

Happy as can be...





































Fletcher has learned to put things "away." What is out of place here? I looked for that brush for days!












Charging is batteries.














Man, this garlic bread is good!








We have started our transition to our new house. If you don't hear from us in a while, we are buried in boxes and stuff we haven't seen in months!

Aside from his adjusting to our new digs, each and everyday there's something new with Fletcher. A new sound, a new 'word' or a new ability. It is truly amazing how each skill builds on another and to watch Fletcher's development and growth. He loves applause, he figures out the most ingenious ways to get around, he can now feed himself finger foods, he clearly recognizes many of the words we say to him, he willingly offers up the sloppiest kisses, and he knows Mommy doesn't like to hear him cry or whine (that's why she has a bulging biceps:-)).

No matter what kind of day we are having or what mood we are in, Fletcher always, always brings an instant smile to our faces. We love being parents!

Fletcher has recently “discovered” he is a boy. During his many diaper changes, he made the connection that there is a something for him to grab onto and it is somehow connected to him. Although he has yet to actually see “it” he knows it is there. We are certain that Fletcher will be a “hands on” toddler. We’ll just have to see if he “grasps” the situation better as he gets older. For now, he actually looks forward to having his diaper changed, often.

After Fletcher ripped two keys off Mommy's laptop, we decided it was time for Fletcher's very own keyboard. As he pushes (or bangs on it) different button's, cause varying scenes, music, words and sounds to happen. He definitely makes the connection between his pushing the buttons and the scenes and sounds changing. He loves it!














Yeah, yeah, yeah...














Fletcher, Dusty and his Cousin Elijah playing...
















Pay back... will come you two...











For the first time since Fletcher was born, we've gone nearly a month without posting to his blog. We've been busy. Daddy's travel schedule is picking back up and so is Mommy's work load -- all with the little guy as busy as ever as we plan to transition into our new home in just a few weeks.

Our son is a joy. Surprisingly, we still say that even though he getting into absolutely everything now and zaps all our energies. He spends his day crawling around the house, climbing the stairs, spending lots of time outside with Mommy. Any new "trick" he does is always rewarded with very loud applause which gives Fletcher more confidence in his abilities and the big smile we get from him is our reward.

Fletcher had is 9 month visit on August 31st. He is now 28lbs and 33inches long. He grew 3.25inches in three months. He is still off the charts, but proportionate with his length now leading his measurements, according to his doctor.

He's growing, he's curious, he's friendly, he's funny, he's sweet, he's a brutus, he's independent and most importantly, he's ours and we love him lots!!!

A big mess on the kitchen floor is a great way to start Mommy's day.



















Fletcher's new past time -- climbing steps.














Hello....



























Aunt Hope and Fletcher. She had all kinds of goodies for him.