Developmental Update

Paul latest favorite toy is my whisk. He also enjoys my strainer!

On Sunday, 9/27, at 11 months old, Paul took his first steps. Shawn saw him first in the kitchen, then I saw him later in the day. He didn't realize that he was doing it. He is still to scared to take steps when we encourage him.

He has also had his first attempts at interactive play. He was playing with a straw, and I bit it. Then he would take it back and then give it back to me and want me to bite it again. He thought it was great fun.

He also suprises me with what he imitates. He was using my produce brush appropriately as a hair brush the other day. Now he loves to brush his hair with a comb or a pick or anything.

Paul stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's over the weekend while we went to a wedding. He went to play practice on Saturday with grandma and Aunt Cindy, then out to eat and to Shelly's with Grandma and Grandpa in the evening, then to both church services on Sunday while Grandma and Aunt Cindy were in their play. He even went to nursery at church for a little while. He was exhausted after all that fun.

Grandpa, How Could You?!!

Future Chef

This is how mom keeps Paul busy while she is cooking dinner.

Lunch with Pappy

Pappy and Uncle Kevin came to work on the construction today. Uncle Kevin worked on the trim while Daddy and Pappy worked on the electricity in the entry way. Paul enjoyed having lunch with Pappy.

Eating Rocks

Paul loves playing in the dirt and tries to eat rocks. He is very quick. You can see by the dirtiness of his mouth that many rocks made it in and had to be rescued by mommy.

Helper

Bad, bad mama. This is not the kind of help she needs!

New Bathtub

Paul loves his new bath tub, with or without water.

Trees Blooming

I think some of our trees are going to survive. This one is actually blooming!

Beautiful Morning

After our late night Paul and I played hookey from church. We hung out in the sunshine with Cana.

Party at the Ivanac's

Paul and the Ivanac kids with Annie (Jer's mom). There were lots of other great moments at the party, but unfortunately it was too dark to take pictures. It was great to see everyone, especially Trucci and his new girlfriend. Paul had a fantastic time riding around on Jacob's awesome tractor.

Laundrary

Pick-pocket

Don't leave a purse or bag unzipped around this kid!

Paul's New Friend, the Dehumidifier

For some reason Paul is very interested in the dehumidifier that has taken up residence in our kitchen after the disaster earlier in the week. He will stand and talk to it for 15 minutes at a time.

Keli and Clay Babysit

Paul had a very good time when Keli and Clay babysat him while mommy and daddy went to see the movie Julie and Julia. Paul got to swing, eat and play. He has discovered the fun of a tunnel in the living room. I have never seen him so excited about something in his life.

Disaster Strikes

Disaster struck on Sunday when a pipe upstairs burst. The whole bathroom was flooded and the water came gushing downstairs into the kitchen through the light fixtures and the ceiling. It was very bad!

VIsit with Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Cindy

Paul had lots of fun playing inside and out at Grandma's house on Saturday. It was a beautiful day and he got a suntan. Guiness had lots of fun playing with Paul, too.

Fun and Busy Day

Paul and I had a busy but very good day. We went to lunch with Keli at Olive Garden at the Highlands. I left him seated with Keli while I went to the restroom and he had a great time with her and didn't cry at all. Then we went to the bookstore and Walmart. Paul was so good the whole time. It was a beautiful day for a drive.

We played outside in the dirt for a while, then it was time for session meeting. Paul had a great time playing with all the stuff laying around in the Narthex.