More tricks

Brandon learned to clap his hands this weekend and he spent a good part of today walking around the house just clapping his hands randomly. I caught it on video but will have to post the video tomorrow. He's so darn cute.
He also loves to play with the new radio flyer wagon from Aunt Sharon. Thanks Aunt Sharon.

Things to remember

These are some cute things that Brandon does that I don't want to forget (thanks for the idea Aleyna):
1. The alligator roll (Brandon does the alligator death roll during diaper changes
and during some outfit changes)
2. Going "boneless"
3. Blowing in and out when he gets excited
4. Bouncing while standing in his crib
5. Giggling with delight
6. Pounding on the back door when one of us is outside/looking out the front window
when company comes over
7. Talking to his monkey (on the wall by the changing table)
8. His double chin (really round face) when he is looking down and concentrating
9. Sleeping like a stink bug, in the corner of his crib

More to come as I think of them!

Brandon seems tp have more teeth breaking through, 4 more to be exact over the past 1-2 weeks. No molars that I can see/feel but he is still chewing on things, especially his fingers. We think he said "dog" the other night when he and Kevin were playing with Lily.

Walking

I've finally remembered to post the video of Brandon walking on his own. The video is from mid-November, just before he turned 10 months. Over the past two weeks since then, Brandon has prefected the art of walking and now spends most of his time walking around the house, usually carrying an item in his hand.....oh the joy of mastering a new challenge.

10 months

Happy 10 months!!!!  We spent the afternoon with the Kweiser family having an early Thanksgiving dinner at Aunt Teddie's house.  Then we spent the evening with the Vonderheide family having dinner at Aunt Kim's house.  Brandon got to wear his new shoes today but they really impede his ability to walk so they didn't stay on for long.

Brandon wasn't much into the swing as a baby but now he likes to play with the buttons and toys on it.

Visiting Grandpa

We spent the weekend at Grandpa's house, hanging out by the fire thanks to the endless rain and cold weather.  Brandon was quick to find his favorite toy, the remote, and had lots of fun exploring Grandpa's house.  Jake and Lilly love running around in the pine trees, too bad Jake is not the best traveling dog.  We were all traveling in comfort in the new (used) Yukon.  I see more trips in our future.

Brandon and Grandpa reading before bed. 

We spent a lot of time by the fire this weekend, the temperature never got above the low 30's!  I was surprised with how little interest Brandon had in the fire.  We miss you already Grandpa!!!! 

My little helper

Kevin installed the cabinet locks awhile ago but we left one cabinet unlocked for Brandon.  He loves to open the cabinet door and pull out all the pans.  He loves to open and close the the doors in the house.

Mommy, can you see me?  His favorite kitchen item is a long handled ladle. 

First steps

We are so excited, Brandon took his first steps this morning before work!!!!  Twice this morning he took
three or four steps all by himself before deciding that crawling would be easier.  I think he may be on his way to walking....maybe by Thanksgiving.
Brandon took more steps this evening....he took ~10 steps toward the front door with Grandma Thomas watching!!!  I'm not too sure how easy it will be to get this on video.....