And so our 2009 Halloween adventure began. A little monkey, exploring the local N-ville neighborhoods.
We waited by the door to greet trick-or-treaters.
And laughed at all the silly folks stopping by for candy.
We even enjoyed quite a bit of outside time in preparation for the evening. Mommy says in a few years, I can help carve my own pumpkin. For now, this one will do!
Hope you all had a spook-tacular Halloween, too!
Can you say, La-La-Latin? Sample some of my marimba talents below. To my dear Mamita, Opa, Mama, and Lucia, gracias for the wonderful new toy. I LOVE it already…but not as much as I love you!!!
It’s official! I’m one year old today! Thanks to all for the happy birthday wishes, and thanks to my grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins for making such a great day yesterday. I hope you all had as much fun as I did. Especially eating my first piece of cake…
No, we’re not expecting again. 
it’s even better, and it’s official, since both Enrique and I, along with other impartial judges (The Lillards), have now witnessed it.
AND HE WALKS!! LB CAN WALK!! Let the celebration begin.*
Instance 1: Mommy picks up LB at daycare yesterday. As she walks in and smiles at him standing across the room, he lets go of the exersaucer and toddles 5 unexpected steps toward Mommy.
Instance 2: LB visits BabyLil. As he’s playing on the floor, he pulls himself up to stand and walks 4-5 steps beside the table…no hands!
Instance 3: Daddy buys LB a new pushing/riding toy in hopes of more upright movement. LB returns the love by walking steps for Daddy…without using aforementioned toy!
Instance 4: Miss Wendy (LB’s teacher) reports LB toddling around the infant room on occasion.
We look forward to a whole host of new adventures now. Stay tuned! (We know you will!!)
*By celebration, we mean loads more babyproofing along with much charging of camera batteries to record said event for all eternity.
Lima Bean was trying so desperately to send an e-card to his beloved cousin. Blast those broken computers!!
A very happy and blessed birthday to cousin LB!! We’ve been thinking about you all day, Little Buchs, and we look forward to celebrating with you soon. Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives and making 9-11 a day to cherish.
And we grow out of ANOTHER set of pajamas. This happens at least once per evening. I’m expecting a pretty big spike in his height chart at his next appointment. Time to shop, I guess!
So for a few posts below this, we have posted videos. With family that lives far, far away, this is a great way to get a glimpse of LB at his finest! I know the videos can be long, but hopefully you’ll find time to enjoy these at your leisure. Thanks for keeping up with us and LB’s newest developments! We’re glad you’re here!
I am constantly amazed by how babies learn so much and grow so quickly. LB has recently gotten to the stage where he’d much rather feed himself than have me spoon feed him. Which is just now starting to be fine, as he’s just now mastering the finer points of actually getting a bit of food into his mouth via utensil. Eating is a daily adventure around here, and I’m sure it’s only going to get crazier and messier. Here he is demonstrating some of his fine dinner-eating skills:
