First Birthday Party

Discovering hair ties with Pappy

Congratulations Auntie Glo!

First Haircut - not a fan.

My happy place is my babysitter's (Vovó)  Abaixo (down below) where there's a wonderland of colorful toys and I get to learn Portuguese!

I pula pula trampoline!

I might be a little in love with Bella (on the right) who's Leda's granddaughter. She's my favorite to play with.

My crew at Vovó's house

Clara, Dudu, and Bella

MINIONS!

TRAINS!

BANANA!

PEIXI!

Dudu and Clara moved to Orlando and I got to visit them and played SUPER hard - so I passed out on their bed. Only thing is - now mom knows I'm ready for a big boy bed. bye bye crib.

Don't really even need a bed though - I'm just going to nap here with Jaz Dog on this floor mat.

I bring the silly

Mom and dad built me a helper stool in the kitchen. I LOVE it and now I don't sit down to eat anymore. I just stand (and climb) at the table.

Looking cool with my orange hair matching the ball while I pula pula.

I keep hearing talk that I'm going to be a big brother... 

Wait - that's a baby?

Nah. I'm out.

Bubble Crab!

I love learning how to cook. I'm helping mom brown meat for taco night!

TV time with Dada makes me so happy.

Mama - I'm going to help you relax.

I got to go to the State Fair with friends from Church. I like playing with Everseen!

Tractors? Yes. 

Driving? YES!

Happy Birthday Emmy.

Getting to run around with Jeremiah was so much fun!

I'm glad Papa was ok. I love seeing him. He watches Ms. Rachel with me!

I am now dog.

Or I'm a silly fish. Depends on my mood.

Yay. Big Boy Bed! (spoler alert - I'm never going to let them put me in a crib - of any kind -  again without a major fight.)

I could be a panda for Halloween!

Or Tigger... I like that option too

I could be a cowboy going bananas while riding on Donkeys...

Or America's Next Top Model

Target dates with Mom mandate Starbucks

Fun with my Aunt Dolly

Pumpkin!

I love Callie.

I drove us to Ohio to visit the Hostetlers.

I told you - no more cribe (or Pack N Plays...) I'm going to sleep in here with Jaz.

Asher and I play piano together

We went to a farm and once again - Model pose. Where's my paycheck?

One of my favorite people is my Godmother - Esther.

After this - all I want is the pool

Water is fun - and Pappy pumps my table so well.

Best Summer Ever.

Octoberfest at the Guinness Open Gate with so many friends

I love my Aunt Jess so much

Playdate at the pool with Emmy

Happy Birthday Leda!

Papa! Drive!

Farm day with my Gamma, Papa, and Mama

Slide. So much fun.

This was such a happy day.

Choosing pumpkins is serious business.

I have to select just the right ones.

But I also need mommy kisses

I love fall farm days with my family.

It's almost Halloween, fam.

We are a Hundred Acre Family

Trick or Treating at Papa's

I end the night with Auntie Jess love

PAPA! It's Rachel!

You know that thing I said about never too many stuffies? I meant it. Come at me.

We had an inflatable hot tub (until it wouldn't inflate...) but I got to enjoy it with my Dada for a short bit and it was a favorite.

Playdates at Leda's house rock. I got to hang out with Silas!

Thanksgiving at Papa's

Yum

I'm helping the Midwife.

Happy place.

Jaz! Attack!

Mom... I'm not wearing this out of the house.

OMIGOODNESS A CHRISTMAS FARM!

Toast with butter and jelly.

This is my friend Jamie and I on our first playdate. Wanna know something cool? 

His mom is Elizabeth too

His name is James Gabriel too!

He's 2 weeks younger than me!

I got really sick for the first time and had a whole night of throwing up all over my bed and mommy. I was very scared. I'd never thrown up before.

I felt better by the Christmas Adam Party at the Schult house. Mr. Josh is silly and I like him.

Daddy got sick on Christmas eve, so I got Gamma and Papa to myself while mama cooked us all dinner. I love being cuddly with my Gamma.

Christmas Morning!

I got a swingset for Christmas!

GO PALMEIRAS!

Merry Christmas Aunt Dolly. I love you.

I chose this hat at a Cracker Barrel and I will wear it with anything.

Mommy's "due date" with baby is coming up and she's getting pretty emotional because she knows there's limited time with just the two of us.

I'm going to talk to brother and let him know it's ok to come out now.

We're going to take a family trip to the aquarium so maybe mommy can walk the baby out. It's past time... and she's been having contractions off and on since Christmas Eve....

Noni and Pappy came up to hang out with me while we wait impatiently for baby brother to make an appearance

Come on Andrew... You're overdue. I want my mom back now.

Sand helps us pass the time.

Getting in some mommy snuggles while I'm still an only child.

I'm having a bit of a hard time adjusting to being a big brother and having to share mom and dad.

Mommy takes me on a date - just the two of us to the FIRE STATION!

They let me drive the firetruck!

then we had a blast at the Chick Fil A playplace and I got to eat Macaroni and Cheese!

Leda took me to the indoor playground!

and I got to play Abaixo!

and eat FEIJOA!

My Uncle Will and Aunt Caroleen came to visit (to say goodbye to Papa's body) and I absolutely love them. I'm sad they didn't bring Noah, but I really loved the hugs.

First family picture.

He's ok I guess.

I like to play with his nose.

I still need my mommy snuggles though.

Swinging is my absolute favorite thing

and I'm learning to "hold on tight" on the big boy swing.

Did I mention I also ride bears?

I'm buying a Mustang

(no... really)

Time to let my silly flag (and hair) fly.

Andrew makes a nice pillow.

I love to lay on the trampoiline and look up at the sky and the airplanes as they fly over.

"Um Aviao!"

Cleaning out Papa's apartment and sending stuff back with Leda to ship to Brazil and help other people. (She said this wheelchair would be VERY appreciated)

Mommy says I have the bestest smile.

Donuts with my man, Preston

This is my favorite time of the day - when Daddy reads to me at nighnightime.

My Daddy and I look like twins!

I'm much cooler though

Bruh... moms... stop taking so many pictures.

Step back Andrew - this is MY Dada.

I love brushing my teeth with Mommy

I love brushing my teeth in general... and then playing in the sink with the water.

We took a BUNNY TRAIN!

I'm so overwhelmed!!!

We had so much fun.

It's Game Day! GO BRAZIL!!!

Love you Vovo!

Bella and Juju were on spring break and I got to spend a whole day playing with them!

We went to the movie theater and saw Luca! Vovo says I was so patient and sat through the whole movie! Usually it's hard for me to sit through a movie. I watch them in little spurts spread over days.

Easter Family Fun Day at Church

I liked the bouncy house - and now every time I see the church yard I ask for it.

I played ball with the big kids!

Mommy let me sit in her lap to swing!

This is a joke, right? The Easter bunny can take it back.

That's more like it! YAY CHOCOLATE

I got to see Lydia and Esther.

Aunt Dolly found a firetruck on the curb and saved it for us to take home! I absolutely love it!

We took a trip to Greenville, SC and Pappy, Grandma, and Grandpa joined us!

Unity Park with Palmer Kopp was probably my favorite part of the trip. I kept asking about Palmer for weeks afterwards.

being up in the air in Um Avio was also pretty cool!

We joined Daddy in DC (near his office) to watch the Solar Eclipse.

I was way more interested in the other people at the park though and I kept escaping to hang out with my newfound friends. They didn't seem to mind though. They understood my cute factor.

Playdate at the park with Jamie. We stopped at the ice cream truck too! mmmmmnom

I got another haircut. I wouldn't stay still because I hate that ish... so they couldn't cut it well, so Mom made it up to me by buying ice cream. I almost forgive her.

I'm getting more and more used to Andrew. I'm mainly looking forward to when he isn't so fragile and we can actually wrestle and play.

Like this - except Mom won't tell me to get off of him. She keeps telling me to be gentle, but I know better.

I can feed him! He likes milk.

He also likes sharing his toys with me. I promise.

Mom found me a climbing gym at Lidl! I'm very good at climbing.

I'm also good at relaxing.

and driving - I should be allowed to drive more often.

Feijoa! Corn! Coco Agua!

Preston came over to play. We had a picnic and I loved it. 

Then we got to play trains in my room while our parents hung out with the babies.

Baby Sully is cute. Preston is a big brother just like me!

I'm learning to be such a good and sweet big brother.

I'm super smart - and I figured out how to use the "childsafe" lock on the Church Nursery door - so Mama decided it was time for me to "graduate" to Sunday School.

I'm also sort of learning to use the Potty - but I like teaching Dogdog. I also wipe him when he's done.

I love the Aquarium!

My Dada is one of my favorite people!

Robinson Nature Center with Jamie!

Purple Lights!

Butterfly Barboleta

I had a fun day with Silas at his house while Mommy was at work.

I regularly make Mommy pick me up while she's also carrying Andrew. I have to challenge her.

Took a hike with the Robinson kids! It was the best.

I climbed on rocks!

I got to wade in the water and throw pebbles!

There was a super awesome playground at the end of the hike.

Gamma gave me these cool cards so they can help let Mama know what I'm feeling.

Mommy also bought some "cool down" tools so we can sit and talk about it when I get frustrated or overwhelmed and use my hands in not so nice ways.

Mommy and Daddy are away for 3 whole nights/days on their anniversary trip. Andrew and I are staying with Leda. It's the longest I've ever been away from my Mom and Dad.

We're having a LOT of fun though!

That's a really good idea, Leda!

😘