Thomas walks!

He's Just Not That Into It!

Thomas turned the big O-N-E yesterday!  We were really low key, no party, not much of anything.  We decided that if there ever was a year to sort of ignore the bday, this was it, so we took full advantage of that.  We did do some fun stuff though, went shopping and hit up the bookstore and got Thomas tons of new books.  Books are his new favorite thing.  He will sit on Shem's lap for 20-30 minutes every morning right after he wakes up and read!  We also got Thomas a cupcake and the best cupcake shop I have ever been to! (Teacake!)  The event was sort of anti climactic as you can see.  Thomas maybe took one or two bites and then mostly just mashed it around on his highchair.  One tradition down, millions more to go.  

Tahoe trip/Daddy time

I had an awesome trip to Tahoe!  First time leaving Thomas with Shem and it worked perfectly.  Shem sent me pictures of their "walking adventures" (see pictures) and I enjoyed swimming, lounging, and lots of good food and drinks in Tahoe.  I knew it would be beautiful up there, but I was surprised at how awesome it was, and how clear the lake is.  I was also surprised at how well Thomas did without me, slept well, ate well, etc.  He missed one bottle because I was a tiny bit short on milk, so we mixed only 3 ounces of formula in with it and he refused to eat it!  While I was away, Thomas grew to be so obsessed with his walker that it has been banished from the house, only to be used outside.  If he uses it in the house, he just rams it into things and then yells for me to come move it for him.  Needless to say, it gets a little tedious.  So, we now take it outside to flat surfaces and he walks and walks and walks, until he gets tired and sits down to eat rocks.  He must need those rocks to ease the pain of the molars he is currently getting.  2 down, more to go!  He is a trooper through it all though and it doesn't seem to upset him much.  I have been looking out for some words lately, but haven't heard much decipherable.  

Everyone loves watermelon...

Well, except for me.  I don't like it.  Not sure why.  But Thomas loves it as you can see.  So do the dogs.  Summer has been fun so far...hot days, swimming with friends, trips to the Bay Area Discovery Museum, etc.  Thomas loves music and we have been continuing with his class.  Shem actually took him to his last two which was fun.  Now I am back on duty.  Thomas learned that he can stand at the piano and play it.  This is the piano that my Mom learned to play on as a child so, it's really cool that we have it.  Hope everyone is having a great summer!  

Thomas's new tricks

Thomas knows lots of words these days and although he can't say them, he can act them!  Missing from this sequence his his famous "kick kick kick," but that's hard to execute standing up.  

Thomas walking!...almost

Visitors!!!

This last month has been crazy!!!  One of my best friends Jen came and visited (of which we took no pictures).  We had tons of fun and although she came without her daughter Anna, and we missed her, it was fun having some girl time!  After that, Shem's Mom and one of his brothers came to visit.  It was awesome having family around!  Mikey was super awesome with Thomas, helping him climb the stairs and blow bubbles.  Grandma Char brought some great books and drawings for Thomas and we were sad to see them go.  We are heading out for a visit to PA in September and are looking forward to it.  After that visit, my Mom and Dad came for a few days as well!  Again, we had an awesome time.  Gma Arlene played lots of games with Thomas, and read him lots of his favorite books.  We all went for a nice lunch and hike together.  The visit flew by and we were bummed when they had to go as well.  Next up my brother will be in town for a bit this weekend!  Thomas had lots of playdates this month, turned ten months old, and sprouted 4 more teeth in one day!  He is much more active and can cruise around using the furniture to stand on.  He understands what "no" means, but whether he chooses to pay attention to us is another thing.  One of his favorite activities these days is to bother the dogs.  He chases them, bites them, grabs them, and tries to join in on their wrestling sessions to no avail.  It's been a stressful few weeks as Shem is working full time and finishing up school which requires an evening class and a weekend class.  I have no sitters at the moment so, I have been going a bit stir crazy, but we are getting through it :)  More posts to come soon!