Miss Mary's Hair Salon

Today at work, I received this adorable picture from Miss Mary of the cutest baby girl ever!  Except when I looked at the picture better, it was not a picture of a baby girl or Banx, it was BEAU!!!!  I could not help but laugh hysterically.  I know Joe will be upset by this, but it is so darn cute I couldn't resist but to share :)  Seeing this picture is like rewinding a year ago and looking at Banx.  For all of you who don't think they look alike, how can you not see it here!?!

15 Months Old!

I cannot believe my little baby--well not such a baby anymore---is already 15 months old!  This time is just going by way too fast.  Everyday he is learning something new and advancing in different ways.  Where has the time gone from when I could just hold him in one arm and cuddle for hours?!

At Beau's doctor appointment, he felt the need to run around the room in his diaper "talking" on mommy's cellphone.  Dr. Bruxvoort asked "Beau, who are you calling?".  Beau replied "Dada, Dada".  It was priceless!

Our growing boy was off the charts for height at 33 1/2 inches tall, 92% for head circumference, and 70% for weight at 26 pounds.  I guess Baby Beau is more Dutch than his daddy wants to admit---tall, slender, blonde hair and blue eyes :).

A Priceless Smile

Beau has been able to see a lot of Grandpa Gene and Shari lately (thanks so much you two for helping out with watching him while we moved, organized, and even had a mommy-daddy date night!).  It gives me such great comfort to get text pictures like the one below when he is at my dad's house.  He is such a funny baby lately and I have a feeling is going to be quite the comedian.  Seeing my son smile like this is the best picture in the entire world---to see my own child so happy and healthy.  I take those little things for granted sometimes and I just need to stop and remind myself of what is really important in life. 

Man's Best Friend

Beau and Butters enjoying their view in the new house :) 

Clay Jr.

Since Joe is a huge Packers fan, obviously Beau is one now too.  We always tease that Beau is going to have long hair like Clay Matthews.  Well, this picture shows that Beau is on his way to looking more and more like him :)

Daddy's Little Helper

This weekend, Beau and I went out to the plant to see Joe for a little while.  As soon as Beau saw what his daddy had in the warehouse, he just HAD to get on and help dad drive around (no, we did not actually let him drive).  Beau just absolutely loves any kind of wheels, and it was quite the dramatic moment when I took him off to take him home.  I guess he'll get his chance to come back and work here some day if he wants! :)

Wanted: Dryer Sheets!

A few weekends ago, our friends had a Christmas party.  Joe took Beau over and apparently Beau became the center of attention when Joe took off his hat.  Do you think we need to rub some dryer sheets on his head?  Or just shave his hair off?  Either way, this is the WORST hair day he has had yet :)

Movie Night at Aunt Brookies

Since we have been VERY busy this past week moving into our new house (YEAH!!!!) Aunt Brookie said she would help out and watch Beau for us while we moved items to the new house.  One of the nights she had Beau, it was movie night.  Banx loves the movie "Brave" and apparently the scary parts sent Beau out of the room.  Maybe we'll stick to Barney, Mickey Mouse, and Classical Baby for now :)

Long Hair, Don't Care!

It has been a heated discussion among my family members that we need to cut Beau's hair----NO WAY!  Yes, he does have bad hair days here and there, but when I "style" it, it looks so darn cute!  So for now, no we will not be cutting Beau's beautiful blonde curls :)

Here is a prime example of one of his bad hair days!

Shoes Were Made for Walkin'!

A few weeks back, Sarah (Joe's cousin) had given Beau the sweetest gift!  When he/we opened his present, it was an adorable pair of baby Sperry's and this precious note below.  Sarah and Cale had asked Beau to be their ring bearer in their wedding this summer at Colorado!  We are so excited and cannot wait to help share this special day with Sarah and Cale.