11 Months OLD!!!! – Firsts…firsts….and more firsts!

• Porter had his 1^st real haircut this weekend!
• He seems to be trying to mimic us more and more, both words and actions
• Using anything and everything to pull himself up…including his mom, dad and dogs
• He is doing a lot of freestanding, which makes me think he is getting his bearings balance-wise
• Still scooting along, and is often trying to crawl and did a little bit this weekend…always opting back to the scoot
• Hates…hates…HATES getting his nose wiped and his nails filed
• About to switch into his 3^rd and 4^th "big boy" car seat (since we now need one for each car)
• Loves it when mom shares her real food with him. Very big fan of bread, cheese and turkey from mom's Jimmy Johns sandwich this weekendJ Also seems to really like eggs.
• Loves being outside.

We had lots to do this weekend around the house, but still managed to run some errands and have some fun outside! We started our day out with family haircuts! Including little Mr. Porter's first real one!!! He was such a good boy and sat in the chair all by himself – never fussing or anything! We were glad – we had thought it might be a little traumatic.

The terrible 10’s (months…that is;)

Porter is really turning into quite the little character! He is really a lot of fun, but I was not expecting him to ALREADY be willfully disobedient….but even so, he hit that milestone about a week ago. He is fascinated with the dogs' and cat's bowls. He now knows we don't want him messing with them and delights in making sure we are paying attention before he goes in for the final attack….and letting out a mischievous little giggle with a broad grin.

He is now quite mobile. He is not crawling, but is cruising a lot and can use his little push walker toys like a champion. When there is not something or someone to help him get where he's going he has opted for a butt scoot method for his main method of transportation. Oddly – he can make pretty good time and it is quite a thing to watch!

His first Birthday is coming up so quickly! I can't believe it! It is on November 19^th and since it lands on a Friday we will probably have a family and close friend birthday party on the 20^th.

Some Porter Notables Include:

• Now has 8 chompers!
  
• Needs to have his first real hair cut sometime very soon because his hair is getting pretty shaggyJ
  
• He has a little cold right now….hopefully since his tubes have been working so well that is all it will ever be!
  
• Still LOVES music; he dances a lot and now can often be heard trying to sing….it is very sweet!
  
• Cannot wear any clothes smaller than a 12-18 month…what a chunk!
  
• Starting to try to feed me when he is eating a meal or snack and give toys to me when we are playing
  
• LOVES playing with the dogs (or rather stealing from;)
  
• Says Ma-Ma and Da-Da with some real purpose now…..for better or worse
  
• Gives kisses…the nice open mouth kind. I was crying while watching a sad part of a movie yesterday and he offered me a few to make me feel better
  
• Really likes being around people!!! Always seems very entertained when we get the chance to spend time with groups whether it is family and friends.
  
• Took part in his very first Buddy Walk!!!
  
• Loves his cousins!
  

Porter and his Puppies!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAQrSeIjck8