Officially a Toddler

If this isn't toddling, I don't know what is.

We're Back!

We had a great time visiting family over the weekend. Hung around the house, ate good food. The 8 hours each way in the car didn't seem to bother Andrew too much. Pictured here are Aunt Jaclyn - expecting a baby boy in March; and Uncle Adam - who gifted Andrew with his first Little Tikes riding truck. Andrew's sporting a very cute top that Jaclyn bought him on the occasion of his first Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Andrew's first Thanksgiving! We'll be going to my sister's in Maryland to spend it with family. Will post again when we return.

Smart Dude

His new favorite: screwing on and off the tops of bottles. Andrew has actually figured out how to rotate his wrist to get it on and off. Smart dude. I'd also like to take this moment to point out that he has gigantic hands.

Caught in the Act

I'd say he's walking about 50% of the time now and is very proud of himself when he does.

Like Parents, Like Son

Shawn/Susan/Andrew

Walking

Every day Andrew seems to lengthen his string of steps. For now it's at about 5-10 before he takes a tumble. Soft walking shoes may make his Christmas list this year?

Word #20

....no! He uses this all the time - when we read, when he doesn't want to do something, when I give him food he doesn't like...

Word #19

Uh Oh

Playtime

with Nana and Pop Pop

Meal Time

Zzzzzz's

Car ride = instant nap.

Jenn and Laura

Every week since the spring, Andrew and I visit at lunchtime with Jenn and Laura, staff in the RPI Art Department. He ADORES them, as you can see. We read, sing and play....oftentimes drawing people in from the West Hall corridors with our noise :) Andrew is quickly becoming the department mascot.

Back Home

Very tired, great trip, will resume posting tomorrow!

11 month portraits

Check out the great photos of Andrew! Taken by my college friend Meg who lives here in Ohio.

In Ohio

Hi folks, I'm at my inlaws in Ohio right now and internet is spotty so pardon if I don't post much. Andrew had a good time helping to feed the cows yesterday. He and I flew out here alone, and he was a good traveler. Which I figured, since he was pretty easy at 7 months when we went to Vegas. When we deboarded, everyone said "i didn't even know there was a a baby on the flight" which is probably the highest compliment I could receive.

Happy Baby

Could he be any happier of a baby? Seriously, his face may break if his smile gets any bigger.

New Baby Backpack

Wearing instructions, Steps 1 2 and 3