Had to Share the Cuteness & 10 1/2 Month update

Kellen was weighed March 2nd and tipped the scales at 24 pounds! We know a couple two year olds who don't weight that much, ha! You should feel my biceps these days! We are actively searching for a new car seat as well. Not only is he heavy, but he is tall too (82 percentile at his 9 month check up), so a new car seat is in order soon. We are hoping to be able to hold out until his first birthday. Giving up the easily transportable car seat with base is a huge bummer as he often falls asleep in the car. Oh well...safety first!

Kellen continues to be as curious as ever. Getting into everything he can. He has figured out that drawers require a tug to open, and cabinets require a swing open from the side. He is no longer allowed in the kitchen as he can push buttons on the dishwasher & pulls open the oven door. The same goes for the laundry room...no babies allowed...buttons + swinging doors = no bueno!

His vocabulary continues to expand. He LOVES his flash cards and can play with those the longest out of any toy. Twice I have seen him pick up the flash card that reads "clap" and begins clapping! Without any words or coaching from a "reader." He tries to mimic every word you say to him. Words like "gorilla" come out "gababa" or "gamama," but we think it's great he's trying & gets the syllables right.

He is on the verge of walking...so close! I believe he is able to, but we just have to convince him that walking is much more efficient than crawling.

He is loving his swim class, and last week he "got dunked." He was super cute. It sort of shocked him & then he began to smile. No tears or pouty lip. I believe I dunked him two more times.

Here are a few random pics over the past month or so:

Kellen with Old Grand Dad (Lane)