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Gage is in one of my very favorite stages in life right now. He is learning SO MANY new things, and he is actually putting words together. Granted, I don't understand 99% of them, but he definitely gets an "A" for effort. His little personality is beginning to really come through. It's a BLAST.

His favorite thing right now might have to be "shoes". He says that word constantly, and he will hunt down any pair of shoes in the house to put on (including my Sunday shoes with the 3" heel). He loves to point out "ears", "eyes", your "tongue" and your "hair". When he sees you for the first time during the day he'll say, "Hi mamaaaaaaa." or, "Hi Dadaaaaaaa". He loves to kiss, and anytime Mom and Dad give each other a smooch he's right there making a kiss-ie noise and puckering up as much as possible. (you have to be careful though ~ his kisses tend to last a very long time and it can get a little awkward.) He's just learned how to say, "Buh Byieeeee!" and he Loooooooves his Grandma. When she's around, Mom doesn't exist. Oh, and did I mention the fact that he loves books? He'll find one that tickles his fancy and will sit and look at the entire thing. I'm sorry, but what 1 1/2 year old BOY does that?! I know, he's a genius.

I love this kids chubby cheeks, and when he smiles, he points is top lip in the middle with a smirk that's about the cutest thing you've ever seen. His legs look like they haven't seen sun....EVER....and that kid can run.

Gage, we just love ya.'