Derek

 Today, we are thankful for this little man. Derek is now 16 months old going on about 7 years. He thinks he is bigger than his britches and without fail nearly gives me a heart attack each and every day. He's fearless when it comes to climbing and jumping. He absolutely adores Dallace, Daddy, and Mommy (in that order). He's too handsome and so sweet when he wants to be.

Some of Derek's favorite things:

playing Monster with Dallace (he's got pretty strong ROAR)

climbing on anything and everything

playing at the park

eating peaches & grapes

wrestling with dad

playing catch

giving Mommy kisses

his must-have giraffe toy at nap/bed time

 Avoiding car rides

Dancing

Running away with something he should not have in hand

He was the cutest little shark for Halloween this year 

I can not believe how fast he has gone from baby to toddler. He is such a blessing in our lives and I don't know what we did before him. I can't wait to see the man he grows up to be!