My big boy

Another month has gone by. I can't believe it. I have found myself thinking (crying) about the fact that Leo will be a year old in just a couple short months. Where has the time gone? Why does it have to go so fast? I am finally here to fill you in on Leo's status from his 9 mo appt....yes I am one month behind! Leo weighed 18.2 lbs (15%). He is such a little guy but let me tell you he doesn't miss a meal! Guess he was blessed with a good metabolism, something I used to have myself! He was also 28 1/4 in long (50%).

Leo has been working on walking with the assistance of furniture. A month ago Leo seemed to be progressing from crawling to the walking stages very rapidly and we didn't think it would be long. Now we think he is just content using other things to help him get along. Why work so hard to walk on your own when you can use something else!

One of our favorite Leo moments is when he makes his 'surprised' face. It started when we would read books (Daddy Kisses or Elmo) and now happens when he sees himself. I think he likes himself..ha! We also love it when he does 'touchdown'. I don't really know where he picked that up from but now does on command when we say touchdown or whenever he feels like it. Our little boy is the funniest little guy we know. Where do children come up with these things?

The Parenza clan is doing well and can't believe the year is almost over. Can't wait to see what 2012 brings to us!

Touchdown!

This is what I love!