Meet Frank

Frank is the newest member of our family. He joined us after a trip to the grocery store.

I tell you about this not because it's news, but because Devin has quite the soft spot for Frank.

Last night Devin felt Frank needed some love. Every time he crawled past Frank, he stopped to give a kiss, then he kept right on crawling.

It was pretty cute to see Devin's compassionate side, even if it was just to Frank!

Monday keeps coming around!

I worked most the weekend, so the boys stayed home and played. Devin's Daddy took lots of pictures of our busy little guy. Devin helps mommy and daddy with putting away (or taking out) dishes
Hauling his stuff around

He loves crawling through his tunnel - even if it is collapsed
Seems like just yesterday he was born. Now he's walking around with car keys!
Devin loves hanging out with Elmo and gang.
My little man - just being cheesy!

In other news, we're starting to pull everything together for our upcoming vacation. Devin sure does require a lot of "stuff". If vacation is so relaxing, why is getting ready for it just the opposite!?!

And so the trouble begins...

It looks as though sweet, innocent, little Devin has a drinking problem. I caught him two-fisting it. Milk in one hand, water in the other...

He obviously knows that this can lead to a life behind bars, if he's not careful!

(PS - that's the dog's crate he's playing in)

Just another boring Sunday...

We went to the local park for a change of scenery yesterday.

Sunday afternoon we just hung out and played while Devin's Daddy painted some trim around the house.

That's about it...
Oh yeah - Devin took his first steps! He was standing at the couch and decided to go to the coffee table. So he let go of the couch and took two very cautious steps to the coffee table. Cute little guy was very steady. You could see him concentrating the whole time.
So the rest of the evening we tried practicing with him. He won't even try if we want him to - but leave him alone to his own devices and he'll do it!

That's My Puppy!!!

Devin's daddy was in the kitchen chopping up some banana for lunch when he heard Devin giggling like crazy.

And now we know why!?!

That little boy has been sneaking snacks to the puppies!

Noises

Devin has started "talking". For a few months now he's been babbling. Some of his babbles have been "mamamamama", "dadadadada" and "bob".
We're not saying they're his firsts words, as they're juts babbles. But it's still nice to hear "mamamamama".
Devin now talks back when we talk with him. He also opens up books and babbles as though he's reading.
Every night I sing to him before I lay him in his crib for the night. Last night he sang along. Sweetest sound I've heard in a while!
Car noises must be ingrained in boys. He'll push a car around the floor and growl while doing it. It's adorable!
Not easy to get a picture of, but darn cute nonetheless!

Just Chillin'

Most weekday evenings it's just me and Devin.
We love to play...
...especially with mommy's shoes...
...take silly pictures (Devin tries to get the camera from me all the time)...

...and mostly just chill.

I love Tuesdays!

Every Tuesday I get to go home and have lunch with my boys. Some Tuesday's Devin is taking a nap during my lunchtime. But every once in a while I get the pleasure of both my boys' company. Today was just such a day!

Before I left to go back to work Devin and I read "That's Not My Puppy" - you might want to turn your sound down... the video is loud!

I just love Tuesdays!

Brave Little Boy

Devin's getting braver every day! Saturday evening he was running (literally) across the living room with his new Tonka Truck. He stopped halfway across and wanted to pick something up. So he took both hands off the truck and stood there for a couple of seconds - I counted at least five. I don't think he knew he was standing on his own, as he hasn't tried it since.
Devin's Daddy was outside most the weekend painting the house, so he didn't get to see it. But I'm sure it will happen again very soon! Any day now he'll be running without that Tonka Truck!

Oh - so Devin's decided that in his favorite book, the puppy who's paws are too bumpy needs a kiss. I'll try and get a picture tonight. Everytime we flip to that page, he bends down and gives a big slobbery kiss. No other puppy gets a kiss - just the puppy who's paws are too bumpy. Too cute!

So Big!

Devin started pulling up on things about a month ago. Then he started cruising around furniture. Now he's comfortable with it all and feels like he can do anything (sounds just like a boy, huh!?!).

So now he's crawling all over his step stool.

Today he decided he's ready to walk - with a little assistance, of course. So what else could Devin want, but a Tonka truck to walk behind!

That's not my puppy!

So Devin has decided on a favorite book. He's madly in love with "That's Not My Puppy". He'll pull it out and push it over to me. We'll read every page and then flip back to his favorites over and over. He giggles the whole time.

I don't think he knows that it's a touchy-feely book, but some day he'll realize the puppy's ears are furry.

Some days he thinks he's a big boy and decides to read it himself. He's always so proud of himself!

Welcome to Devin's little world

OK - So I'm going to give this blog thing a try.
I want to track the little things that happen in Devin's world. I want to capture silly little moments and share them with friends and family. I want Devin to be able to look back and see what life was like once.
I don't promise prompt updates or greatness of any kind, but it's something.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy!