Didn't see the camera

So as soon as I said he wouldn't walk for the camera, he did!

Hiking and more...

Here are some pictures from hiking. We took a couple days to go visit Kyle's cousin Tyler (and Jenny and Carter) in Roanoke and the weather was so nice that we went out hiking!

This is one of my favorite pictures of me and James so far.

Thats all for today....Next post: James' 1st birthday!! (Unless we get a really good walking video before then--he refuses to walk when I get the camera out.)

WALKING!! and Halloween too

James is nearly 11 months and he is starting to walk. Yesterday he made a lot of progress so we recorded it! Later in the evening he walked accross the room, but of course we didn't get that on tape! In this video he was holding a cup, which I think was a big help because he didn't want to drop it so he could crawl---his only other option is to walk! Here is a video of a few steps.

(For our record) Some of James' other recent developments are:

• He throws a fit when he doesn't get what he wants! But is easily distractable and quick to laugh.
• He can say "Uh oh"...except it comes out as, "uh uh" and he can say, "Bye bye" which comes out as, "Buh buh"
• He weighs 27 lbs and is 31 inches tall. (He just had a check-up.)
• Eats bugs when his parents aren't looking.
• Has discovered water in the toilet.

This is just a cute video of him playing catch with dad. This is one of his favorite games.

HALLOWEEN!

We went to our church Trunk-or-treat and had a great time. James really liked wearing his costume. I think it was because of the little straps to hold the claws on his hands. James won cutest costume for under three year olds! There wasn't much competition, but I'm sure he would have still won had there been more! :) Kyle also was suckered into a pie eating competition...didn't win, but didn't loose his lunch either! What a great weekend!