Monkey Matters

Little Leo is enjoying his Tuesdays home with Kevin. This week they sent Mommy a few images of their play time. Leo wanted to show Dad (and Mom)that yes, he can fit the Monkey's whole hand into his mouth - not just the finger tips.

Aside from Monkey Business, the boys also raked the leaves in the backyard into a pile... and watched as the wind blew them around! Leo loves to be outside. When we go for walks, Leo will turn his head and crane his neck to look at the leaves on the trees - he loves the different colors! It is so amazing watching him discover the world around him.

Another favorite for Leo this week is looking in the mirror. He will smile and kick his feet when we stand in the bathroom looking at our reflections. Leo recognizes Mommy and Daddy, but is wondering who that cool little kid is with them...

There is a lot of singing in our house... and I am not a good singer :) But we sing about just about anything. There are a few regulars that are sung many times throughout the day (and night), the "I Love Leo" song, the "Lullaby & Goodnight" song, and last night was a new and special rendition "You've got Good Parents" sung to James Taylor's "You've Got a Friend." Leo liked it! Serenading him gets lots of smiles, coo's, and foot kicking.

Happy Halloween

Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......


That's right Leo was a Bee for Halloween. A sweet little bumble bee. We celebrated with the Rausch family and other friends. Thanks to our hosts for a delicious potato bar and the fun!

Visits & Visitors

October brought visitors from near and far. Kevin's sister Donna made a trip from San Francisco and Kevin and I had our first date night while Donna spent some time with Leo.
Donna brought Leo a new toy, it's a dog that barks, pants and makes several exclamations (Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!)

My parents made a Saturday visit from Twin Falls. We enjoyed an afternoon with them and then Kev had to make a trip to a Doc in the box after lunch because he had an allergic reaction to something he ate!
And I made a trip to Twin Falls. Leo finally got to meet his cousin Chloe and Aunt Lisa!

Leo enjoyed a bath at G. Emmie's and Pappa... he splashed his feet!

And he even got his usual warm towel wrap-up at the end!

Leo had some good "hanging" time... good stuff.

Leo's first camping trip

Before I went back to work we took our first family camping trip. We went along the Owyhee river, Kevin got in some fishing, Honda some swimming, Pixie time treading water, Leo and Mom enjoyed the fresh air!








And when we told Leo it was time to pack up and head home....

Updates!

Leo is officially 9 weeks old today! He went to the doc yesterday for his 2 month checkup. He is 23-3/4" long and weighs 12.6#, the doc's word was "textbook" growth. Leo also had is first round of immunizations and handled them like a champ!

Here is a photo montage update of the first 3 weeks in September.

First play date with Eliah Lois White
Pixie snuggled on the couch with Leo
Uncle Drew's visit (tree time)
(morning coffee)
Brunch with Kari and Hailee
Brooke reaching out and holding Leo's hand
Pre-walk snack with Brooke & Heidi Hagman
Leo napping with Dad
Lunch at Frannie's
Catherine & Carol lunching at Fran's too
candid morning shot taken by Robin because Leo was so bright-eyed... was I... hmmm

Bath Time

We have it mastered!






All Clean and snuggled up... such a sweet boy!

Favorite places

One of Leo's favorite places is the changing table. Of course that is after the diaper change... He will coo and smile, look up at the fish mobile hanging above him and in general just be content. It is very sweet... check out the clip!