Eldon is 1

Little buddy is 1 as of several days ago. Time just keeps on slipping into the future. He took his first steps just before his birthday on Sept 2nd. He has since maxed out at 5 steps since. He is still thinking hard about talking. More thinking than doing, but he'll occasionally say a word but won't repeat it. His tricks include: clapping, clicking his tongue for kisses, laying his head down when you say 'night night', a partial 'uh oh', and oooooo-ing over and over.

Walking attempts.  Don't mind the Cheerio mashed on his onesie.

He giggles with delight when he sees me making his food and when he feels new textures in his touch and feel books. He has really started loving to read books. A month before, he had no interest or patience so it hasn't been a part of our bedtime routine until recently. He has also started putting his arms around my neck when I hold him which I must confess I absolutely love. He also gives some delightful open mouth kisses. It usually resembles him trying to eat your face.

His hand flapping dance moves

His favorite hobby lately is pulling all the wipes out.

We went to Pappasitos for his birthday. He'd have nothing to do with the sombrero when they sang to him.

I love watching this lil bug sleep. He is almost always on his belly, sometimes on his side but never on his back.

He got eaten alive by mosquitoes at the zoo, poor guy.

He's getting some curls in the back.  He had his first haircut courtesy of his hair dresser, Lincoln. Luckily, he only took a little off the top before mom busted him.

His biggest pet peeve is when his brothers shut doors in his pathway to mom, or being left behind anywhere.

Sure love this guy. More on birthday boy after his Dr's appointment and after I get a real computer and can post the good pictures I took of him.