The Sinclairs: Jack's 1st birthday, Football, & Visitors

Wow, time has been going by fast! A few days ago Salem turned 15 months old. He's doing really well. He is not walking on his own, but he is soooo close. He can do about 4 steps before he plops down on his hiney. Salem's vocabulary has really increased lately. Here are a few of his new words for posterity's sake: water, milk, duck, dog, please, bar (for cereal bar), nack (for snack), up, back, dress, all done, sock, eye, nose, mouth, ear, no no no ( he here's that one quite a bit), & finally dat (for that). His favorite repeat word is 'Hi'. It's precious hearing that tiny voice.

Avery is as energetic as ever. She has an amazing imagination. She loves singing, dancing and telling stories. A couple of weeks ago, Avery started her first dance class of the school year. It's a ballet and tap class for 3-4 year olds. She is in love with her shiny tap shoes and can't wait to go every week. Avery is still sweet to her brother most of the time (I'd say 80%?). There is definitely some sibling rivalry starting. With Salem being very mobile and wanting to do everything his big sister does, it is a little difficult. We're working through it, though. Avery has her first day of 3 y.o. preschool Friday. Tomorrow we go to meet her teachers and a few of her classmates. She is beyond excited to go. Here's hoping for now first day tears ( I guess it's really me, we should worry about ;))

Here are some photos & videos from the last month:

Baby Jack's 1st Birthday

(this is Sophia's youngest boy)