Our little one is finally beginning to take steps on his own. He has been pushing his high chair, stroller, and anything that has wheels or moves around for the last couple months. Last week,
Tuesday was Little Daryl's 15 month checkup. He was 26 lbs, and 32.5 inches tall. We had purchased some Cadbury goodies on the way to his appointment. We gave him some of the candy pictured above on the way home to soothe him after his immunization (which he actually tolerated quite well). As you can see below, the candy was tolerated very well. We still have another package of this candy, and will bring it with us on a trip on 3/31. 
He loves to get his picture taken.
After a snack of cheese puffs.
Modeling PJs from Uncle John and Aunt Sarah
Last Sunday, we arrived home from Columbia about 30 minutes before the snow started. By Monday morning, when it stopped, we had about 6 inches. This picture was taken Monday morning around 10am from the back porch. The backyard was about covered except for a few spots under our oak tree. The bare spots got bigger as the snow began falling off the trees. Praise God, Daryl made it to and from work safely, and we had a safe trip to Columbia on Tuesday. When Daryl went to work on Sunday at 10pm, the interstate had not been "plowed."
We ventured out around 2pm. By then, there were more bare spots. Little Daryl had more fun pushing his toy around the yard. I decided to wait until next year (when he is older and will enjoy the snow) to try to build a snowman.
Our front yard. Sorry about the weird angle, I was holding a squirming 14-month old at the time.
A bush in our backyard
I thought this ice cycle on the clothesline was cool (no pun intended). 
We decided Little Daryl's hair was getting too long, but we didn't want to try to do it ourselves. We took him to a place nearby (but forgot to take the camera; we did get a lock of his hair for his scrapbook). He did pretty well, enjoying playing with a couple toys during the ordeal. The lady who cut his hair said most young children scream the whole time. He didn't start the fussing until she started working on the front, which she saved until last. Now it is hard to tell when I forget to comb his hair (which is most of the time). This is our Christmas picture; it was taken before the haircut.
Modeling his new look at Corrie's wedding
Just after the cut and a nap
We traveled to Daryl's parents' house the day after Christmas, and spent the weekend. 
Grandpa and Granny had lots of nice tempting "no-nos" under the tree.
Enjoying the train with Daddy and Aunt Leandra
Hanging out with Granny.
"Granny's helper"
We went to my parents on Christmas day. Everyone was present except for my brother James, and his wife, Abi. 
Little Abby Grace (26 months) always enjoys the attention from her uncles and Aunts. Here, she is playing with Uncle John as Aunt Sarah looks on.
Little Daryl was intrigued with Abby's puzzle, while Abby checked out Daryl's work bench. As the saying goes: the grass is always greener... In case you are questioning my choice of clothing for my little one, it doesn't take much for him to get hot. With all those warm bodies in the room attached to the kitchen, it didn't take long for his cheeks to become rosy. Fortunately, I packed something cool for him to change into.
Bonding time for the cousins. Sitting next to Uncle Jason and Aunt Sarah (yes, there are 2 Aunt Sarah's). Jared (Abby's dad) is acting as referee
