10 Months

This post has been written in my head about a thousand times.  I just don't know why I can't seem to find the time to sit down and get it on here.  Oh, maybe it is because of this little guy:

Or maybe it is this new skill:

Or this one:

Or the fact that just about everything in our house has spent time like this:

Leo is at such a fun age but he sure is busy! 

Likes:

Pulling up on things

Nuks and Taggies

EATING

Chewing on anything (He is getting 4 new teeth- 2 are through, 2 are not)

His sippy cup (He finally figured this out and now we have to limit him because he pees through his diaper every night if he has too much)

My water bottle

Being upside down and playing rough

Riding in the car

Being at the Farm

Dislikes: 

Being "All Done" eating

Peaches (apparently. . . he ate them last month. . . )

Being confined for too long

I have a hard time coming up with things Leo does not like.  He is a happy and content little guy most of the time.  As long as he gets his sleep he will smile and play with just about anybody.  I often watch him play and think "How did we get so blessed?!"  This mama is sooooooooo thankful for this little guy and each day we spend together!

Thankful

Deer Hunting

Hey everyone, Leo here!  I got to spend the last week at my Grandma and Grandpa's farm.  It was what my daddy calls Deer Hunting.  I don't really know what that means other than he gets up really early in the morning and goes outside.  He comes in cold at night then.  Sound like fun?!  I do know that I got to spend part of the week without Mommy here.  I had lots of fun.

Grandma read me books:

She had all kinds of cool toys and I learned to pull myself up on them:

 I kept Grandpa company as he watched his shows:

And I rode this sweet rocking horse:

I visited Great Grandma Martha:

And Grandma's work:

And told my dad all the tricks to this Deer Hunting thing:

 I spent time tasting the different things around Grandma and Grandpa's house:

Don't worry, no one put me in jail, I learned to get here myself:

 I loved on Great Grandma Kathy:

And got Auntie Kim through her fussy time by showing her what Praise Baby is all about:

And because I was really, really good, I let my daddy shoot a big deer!  

I was really happy for him.  Mommy said she was thankful for good nights of sleep and time to "get her things done."  I don't know what "things" she has to get done without me around.  I like to help her with everything.  I am sure she missed my help.

See you next year Deer Hunting!

Happy Halloween

 Today is Halloween!  This little guy was pretty excited!

But let's be real, the day wasn't all smiles and giggles. . . We had our meltdown moments too.

After our naps we went and visited Daddy at work to show off our costume.  Mom of the year here did not get a picture. . . 

She did however get one at Papa's office:

 We then went to the Schuh's where Leo loved the puppies!  To say he was in heaven might be an understatement.  Many squeals of delight were given for Celeste, Brody, and Lucy (Sorry for the quality of daddy's phone camera)

We swung by Mary's and then Carmen's where Leo was treated to a whole bag of peanut m&ms.  (haha, daddy picked those out)

And then went to Grammie and Papa's where Leo rang the doorbell and Ryan and I played the part of parents who just stand there.  Leo was pretty happy to see those two familiar faces through the door.

What a fun night!  Leo, next year we can do it all over again.  Take you around, show off your cuteness, and eat the candy for you. Deal? Deal!

Ames

Last weekend we hopped in the car and took full advantage of an opportunity to spend the weekend with the Eukens!  We met them in Ames where they had plans to tailgate for the ISU football game.  We started off Saturday morning with a little pool time at the hotel:

Mollie was very happy to see her cousin! Auntie Lannie (yaya) also got some sweet love:

Then it was time to tailgate.  Leoeo borrowed up some Cyclone gear from cousin Mollie and made sure Uncle Bret was all ready:

He sent Daddy and Uncle Bret on their way a little early so he could stay home and take a nap:

Once the kids were up we hopped in the strollers and made our way over to campus:

Leo was giving lots and lots of snuggles:

 He made sure Auntie Kitty did not get cold!!

Thanks Nichols family for letting us tailgate with you right near the stadium:

So thankful for this amazing woman!  She is a sister, mentor, best friend, she does it all.  I love her so much!  

Thanks to the Eukens and Wulfekuhles for letting us come visit!  We think we may have adopted a team :-)  We see more tailgates in our future!  Maybe they will be a tad warmer though. . . 

The Punchkin Patch

 Sunday was BEAUTIFUL in all senses of the word.  75 degrees in mid October, we will take it!!  We took full advantage of the weather and after a morning walk and afternoon nap we ventured south to the pumpkin patch.

There was lots of fun to be had.

 Leo rode in style while on the quest to find the perfect pumpkin.  Aren't they handsome?!  (I might be biased)

 Leo was so busy watching the tractor drive by that he just could not smile for the camera. 

He was also on a quest to find the perfect pumpkin.

 He tried bumpy ones, 

and big ones, 

  and finally set his sights on the PERFECT pumpkin.

It was just his size!

Hooray for Mom getting to be in a picture!!

 

Leo was so excited about his pumpkin.  He showed his excitement in numerous attempts to eat it!

What a fun family outing!  Leo's pumpkin is now sitting on the front walkway outside our door.  I wish I had video of him trying to crash through the door to get to it. . . It has turned into simply licking the door :-) Love love.

9 Months

Where they go I will never know but here we are at Month 9!  There has been so much happening lately around here:

We spent a weekend at Grandma and Grandpa's where Leo decided that sitting up was not such a bad thing after all:

 We have been spending more time here:     Shout out to Auntie Kitty for the great hat!

We spent time with sweet cousin Crosby and Nannie and Big Papa:

We are on the move and chewing on EVERYTHING!  Right Auntie Aimee??

 We have been spending as much time outside as possible doing this:

Stats: 

17lb 15oz (25%ile)

29 in (75%ile!!!)

Likes:

Feeding Himself- Loves toast with jelly, veggies, fruit, cheerios, puffs, yogurt melts, string cheese, mashed potatoes, turkey, cranberries, and any kind of bread.

Cousins, Aunties, Uncles, Grandparents, Great Grandparents

Skype/Facetime

Airplane Rides

Chewing- Anything and everything!

Serious faces- Smiles are plentiful, just not for the camera. . . 

 Moving-A persistent little guy who is typically on a mission to get something. . . 

Sitting up- he can't get down yet and please don't teach him to.  I can still get some things done if I sit him up.

Dislikes:

Being alone 

The carseat- this is new, he whines when I put him in. . . 

Waiting to eat- mealtime is serious around here and if food is not cut up and put out fast enough you will hear about it!

Taking pictures!

And finally. . . One of my favorite pictures of the month. . . 

Leo, what a blessing you are to us!  We love you!  Keep growing!