Getting into everything

My little man is getting into everything these days!  I have found myself carrying him on my hip more, just because I know he'll stay out of trouble that way.  His favorite places to cause mischief include the house plant to eat the dirt, the toilet to splash in the water (sometimes flushed, sometimes not), unroll the toilet paper, eat the toilet paper, play in any/all cupboards, diving into the empty tub to get toys, etc.  

He also took his first official steps at the beginning of the month (10 months old), so he'll be running before I know it.  Except that he really is taking his time learning and just takes 5-8 steps when we encourage him to do so.  He also learned how to wave "hi" and "bye" - so darling.  And he gives kisses and hugs, but he's been doing that for a little while.  He has this little "cheese" face he does to me when he's extra happy, he squints his eyes and tilts his head up and shows his teeth really big - it's my favorite.

I would say his two favorite times of the day are when daddy gets home and bath time.  He gets so excited and can hardly contain himself.  

He also loves to play with his big sister, except for when she takes his toys - he always cries and lets me know about it, so she doesn't get away with too much.  He also really likes to go outside and jump on the tramp with Rachel, which really means that he crawls around while she jumps and he flies everywhere.  He laughs and laughs!  He's at such a fun age, and he is such a happy little guy.  

Took a few pictures of him after he woke up from his nap and aren't you proud of me, I didn't even photoshop off his boogers!  

His sleep-comfort item is definitely this white blanket - he loves to bite it!

He sleeps with his stuffed monkey that I made Rachel give him (like she doesn't have enough stuffed animals, what a mean mom I am!)