Pre-Halloween Festivities

Tonight we performed the annual Pumpkin Torture celebration (aka carving a pumpkin)... Levi's participation was limited to running circles around mom in attempts to make her drop her knife and posing for the occassional photo op.

It's been way too long...

Levi and I took a walk this morning down Phillips Drive. Don't tell grandma and grandpa Walston, but we took the wagon on a little "off-road" adventure through a corn field.

Wow - he's growing and learning more every single day! You wouldn't believe everything he's able to do now! He runs through the house, chases the cat, brings us his cup when he wants more to drink. He's amazing. This weekend, Levi's going to spend the night with Nana and Papaw! He's so excited!

Yes, We're Still Here

I know it's been a while, but things have been MORE than hectic around here the last three weeks. All my school "stuff" has kicked in full force and our Tuesday/Thursday babysitter Linda has been unavailable because of family illness. Doesn't look like it's going to get any better this week either! If you're interested in "visiting" with the Levi-head this week, just give me a call. I know we can work something out!!! Now, here's some pictures taken in the last few weeks.

LOOK - He's walking! Does that tongue remind you of anyone you know???

More walking - He sure does LOVE his wagon! SWINGING :)

Levi the Baller

This past week, Levi played some scrimmage games with a few UK players. Here's a pic of him pulling up for a sweet dunk while guarded... (thanks Uncle Shane...) Gilespie has been calling every hour these days. I think we'll have to get our number changed...

Levi's First Lake Trip

On a whim, we took Levi down to Fenton this weekend. He laughed his head off the whole walk down to the water. As soon as his feet hit the pebbles, he took off straight for the waves. He conquered a log (carefully examined by mom for snakes first of course), a big rock, and then he walked straight out into the water as far as mom would let him go. Then, he started screaming his head off. I think he got some pebbles in his sandles. (Grandma Walston will be SO proud - we were wearing shoes!!!) So, it was a short trip - but a good one.

Levi is growing up more and more every single day. Today he started standing up on his own without pulling up on anything. He also climbed up on the bed and the couch by himself (and fell off by himself as well). We haven't quite mastered the dismount yet, but I know eventually he'll stick the landing. (What can I say, I've got Olympic fever.)

I've got to go make sure Levi brushes his teeth and takes his vitamins before he goes to bed. We'll write again next weekend...

Levi Walking

First Steps!!!

I think we've got a walker on our hands!! Levi walked the full length of the couch on his own several times tonight. He's also letting go of furniture and taking a few steps. What a big boy! I apologize that I haven't put pictures up in a while. Back to school season has me a little bit behind. Levi sends all his love and can't wait to show off his new mobility skills to all his friends and family.