What a cutie! Matthew just loves his Pooh bear. It originally was a present for Paul from Mary T. but Matthew laid claims to it months ago. He uses it as both a snuggle toy and a pillow. He was kicked back on the couch relaxing with his bear when I grabbed the camera.

At 14 months Matthew is really starting to show his personality and strong preferences. His likes include: playing in the sandbox, watching Baby Van Gogh, playing catch and eating. His dislikes are taking a nap, getting his pants changed and waiting to eat. He loves to play outside and gets mad when he can't follow his brother and sister out to play.

All but four of his teeth have come in recently which seemed to bother him much more than when Katie and Paul's teeth came in. He still out eats both his brother and sister and is gaining on them in terms of weight! He weighs btw 25-26 pounds and Paul and Katie weigh just over 30. The only food similiar to baby food that he'll eat is instant grits. It's a quick appetizer while dinner is being prepared but very messy if Mom's not around to do the actual feeding.