Flynn Family: 11 months old

Only one more month til the big 1. This little eleven month old is a precious little stinker. We don't have a lot going on lately. We have just been enjoying our little guy and the joy he brings us each day. He is so happy all of the time that it is impossible for us to not be in a good mood. These days are typical of a trip to the grocery store, playing at the park with play group, or just going to lunch. Either way, Ethan has made it his job to make friends with passersby by yelling at the at them to get their attention, at least in a friendly manner. Lucky for me they think it's cute.

Stats:

Weight: close to 24 pounds
Height: he won't sit still long enough to see.
Teeth: The top left front is breaking through. I give it another day or two before it is here. Poor thing is having a hard time with it.
Formula: 18-20 oz, started using the sippy cup for most of our bottles these days. Phase 1 of weaning from the bottle complete. One month to complete Phase 2.
Solids: Pretty much the same as last month. But, we have started to eat mainly finger foods. Either out to lunch or at home, he eats off of our plates a lot. We have been giving a lot of veggies that are easy to eat like peas, cut up carrots, and corn. He loves cubes of cheese, beans, egg whites, pancakes, and ravioli.
New tricks: Lip smacking, fish face, singing in the car, and using a straw. He also has a new thing of playing possum. He will crawl around for a little bit and then randomly sprawl out, put his head down, and close his eyes to pretend to sleep (while smiling). Then he gets back up and continues on his way. He also likes to lay on the couch pillows now. He puts his little head on them and smiles with a relaxed look on his face.
Characteristics: His personality is really starting to shine through. Two of my favorite things he is doing now - when he gets excited about something he will smile and twist his hands, look at them, and sticks his hands up in the air. And, if he wants your attention he will stick one hand above his head and shake it until you come grab it and give him a hug. It is so sweet.
Likes: He loves Turk. He loves to pick up his ball or bone and hand it to him and giggles uncontrollably when Turk grabs it. He is also loving pushing his walker around the house. And of course his little girlfriend, Abigail. They even "held hands" at lunch the other day while they were in their highchairs. They are always a ball.

Other tricks:

Singing with Dad