About The Boy

The only member of our little family actually born in Utah, has miraculously still turned out alright- so far. (Just kidding, Utah isn't that bad).

Thomas Otis was named after his Grandpa Thomas, from April's side of the family and his Grandpa Otis, from Jack's side of the family. We love that his initials spell "TOM" but mom calls him Thomas 90% of the time and occasionally Tommy. Name shortenings aren't my thing.

He really loves all his grandparents, and was even born on his Grandma Diane's birthday, October 26th. Aside from sharing names and birthdays with his relatives, Thomas enjoys dancing (he even 'snaps' his fingers), picking up bugs, playing in the dirt, playing with the water, and taking his naps- just kidding about that last part. According to him naps are just a sign of weakness.

At such a young age, he is a very smart boy. Already learning to show just enough of a sensitive side and use those adorable dimples to be popular with the ladies.

Although he is a very well traveled little boy and enjoys toting around his own toddler-sized suitcase, Thomas always enjoys coming home to all of his toys. Possibly a potential hoarder, he is very attached to his stuff, and insists on bringing at least two toys with him whenever we leave the house.  We're working on it. ;)


His first word was "ball" at around 10 months but started walking a month earlier and soon went on to climbing and running.  His vocabulary currently includes: "go, go go!" (Thanks Cat in the Hat), "book", "bug", "water", "more", "peease" (please), "thank you", "dahn" (dance), "water", "bath", "uh-oh", "oh no!", "whereisit?", "where'ditgo?", "I dunno", "bye bye", "hi"- to everyone he sees! "ice", "night night", "nose", "'nack" (snack), "where's the ball?", "mama", "dad", "mom", "I did it!", "good job!"- he is very encouraging of himself, "cheeeeeese!"- all of a sudden he loves the camera, and more!

All in all, he is about the sweetest, most energetic, well-rounded little boy I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. And should you ever have the pleasure of meeting him, too, I'm sure you would say the same.


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