Walking...walking...walking!!!

Klous is off on his own now...he's taught himself how to stand up in the middle of the floor...and to just go wherever he wants to!!! He really like playing with Daddy's shoes, and makes that a daily activity...along with "fetching" the diapers I throw over to the garbage can...guess I can't do that anymore!!!

He's getting so big, and will just walk back and forth between the living room & kitchen...And he has to look back to make sure Mommy is watching him...:)
Then he just plops onto his bum and rests for a bit...
His walking doesn't come without LOUD shouting, talking, and noises!!! He is his father's child, and makes noises just like his Dad!!!
He even has to make this face to get his point across...this is usually when he's yelling MAMA or DADA real loud!!!
See...then he finally gets to his goal...and finds the diaper I just took off of him :( Yucky huh!!!
But don't worry...he's soon forgotten about the diaper...and is off to find whatever else he can get his little hands on!!!
Making sure the whole time, that Mommy is watching and his show is still on T.V.!!!

Buzz Head!!!

Well, I got a bee in my bonnet...and did it!!! I've been asking Ryan for a couple weeks to help me do this, and we've never gotten around to it, or he didn't want to do it that night. So...this afternoon...I was in the bathroom...Klous was too...so I did it!!! I got the clippers and sat him on the sink...which he eventually ended up in the sink!!! He wiggled a LOT, and moved around...but after he found our toothbrushes, my brush, and anything else he could reach...he was alright!!! I BUZZED IT!!! WOO HOO!!! He's so stinkin' cute...and looks so much older now. I can't believe it...Ryan & I both think he looks like our nephew Jared when he was little...which isn't a bad thing!!! I see a lot of Jared in Klous actually...so yeah...here are some pictures of his "new do"...or lack thereof!!!

After we were done, I rinsed him off in the tub quick, and put on The Wiggles so he'd stay calm and let me get him dressed...
And as you can see...he was VERY fond of the toothbrush!!
Then later tonight during his REAL bath...I couldn't get over how cute and big he looked!!! So I took more pictures...
And I think he even likes it!! Look at that smile!!!
He has been rubbing his head and wondering where his hair is!!! Since he's like his mommy...and has to play with hair to go "night night" when he's not pulling on mine...he usually plays with his own. So it could be interesting!!! :) Either way...he's adorable!!! :)

Friends...

We were able to help our friends Brecken & Justin yesterday, by watching their little boy Reuben. They're getting ready to move to New York :( and needed some time to pack and clean up...without the help of an 18 month old!! So I offered to watch him for them...Klous was REAL excited to have a new friend/playmate!!! They chased each other around the house...laughed at each other...shared their crackers...and when Reuben got tired and laid on the floor...Klous thought it was time to WRESTLE!!! So he'd walk or crawl over to him and wrestle with him...Reuben just sat there and let Klous attack him!! It was cute!!

As I was trying to make dinner...Klous & Reuben thought they needed to be in the kitchen too...so since they were being cute, I had to grab the camera...Klous would just watch him in awe at times...It's kinda hard to get them both to smile for the camera at the same time!!!
Then they discovered a hiding place together...the HIGH CHAIR!!! Reuben was all about saying CHEESE and smiling!!! :)
Ahhhhhh....
AHHHHH....
We're glad we got the chance to spend some time with Reuben yesterday...and then more time with Brecken & Justin last night...we're sad to see them go, but know it's best for them, and that it'll be a great experience for them!! We'll do our best to keep in touch and stay close friends...will be crazy to see how big Klous & Reuben are next time we're all together!!! :)

Klous Dancing

Much to Daddy's dismay...Klous has been introduced to The Wiggles :) His cousin Zack has let us borrow a couple of the movies...and Klous really enjoys watching them!!! He's become a really goo dancer since we've had them...he used to dance a little before when he would hear music...but now...he just goes crazy!!! It's pretty cute if you ask me!! And yes...The Wiggles are a little odd...and sometime act silly...but I think it's fun!!! Our other nieces & nephews have watched them and enjoyed them...so it's bound to hit Klous too!!! He likes them!!! :) :) :)

Sad Minnesotan... :(

Hello all...I'm sure you have all seen on the news or internet or whatever, the horrible accident last night in Minnesota. That is a very busy area, and my home...well my home state. I've been on that road/bridge NUMEROUS times...and I just can't believe it when I see it on the news. To think that it was during rush hour traffic, with hundreds of people in stop and go traffic...and then it just collapsed?? WOW...I just can't imagine...think of what was going through those poor people's minds as they fell into the Mississippi River or wherever. I hope we will all appreciate what we have, and pray for those people/families that have had to go through this disaster. Here's a link of one of the local news channels back home...you can check it out if you'd like...sad day in Minnesota :(

http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=261140

WALKING!!!

Klous has decided he's too little for the crawling stuff. He just wants to be up on his feet and walking!!! He doesn't do as good when Ryan & I are watching or try to get him to walk between us...but the minute he thinks no one is watching, he'll let go of the couch or whatever and take a few steps!!! He's getting so big, and I can't believe it...I'm not really ready for him to be walking...but it's not up to me...he's ready and determined!!! He has to pull himself up on things...he hasn't figured out how to just stand up from the floor yet...so we'll see when that happens!! Enjoy the video though...he's getting closer!!!

Never leave unattended...

Klous & I came home from having lunch with Auntie Shauna & Zack at the mall...Klous had fallen asleep, and of course woke up when I got him out of the car...so we came in and I tried to give him his bottle. He didn't want to sit on my lap with it...so I put him on the floor, and went to do something. When I came back this is what I saw...

Klous shook and shook his bottle...and must not have realized it was ALL over his face???He didn't seem too bothered by it though...
The floor wasn't even really wet...he did real good at getting it all over his face!!!
Even when he crawled away...the dripping milk on his face still didn't bother him!!!
This just goes to show...it may be dangerous to leave an almost 10 month old unattended!!! Can't imagine what it'll be like when he was walk, reach, and climb!!! YIKES :)