Samuel Turns 10 Months Old...

In his 10th month, Samuel:
Pulled himself up to stand for the 1st time.
Clapped his hands.
Made the silliest faces.
Had the sweetest smiles.
Began saying, "Da-da."
Visited with his friend, Jaden.
Was still waiting on surgery...
Wore 6-12 month and 9 month clothes.
Wore a size 3 shoe.
Was wearing size 3 diapers.
Had chubby legs, cheeks, and arms!  :)
Slept from 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. almost every night.
Was a tummy sleeper.
Loved having his blanket cover his face while he slept.
Made growling noises.
Liked eating puffs, crunchies, and Cheerios.
Still only had 2 teeth.
Loved playing by himself.
Would reach for who he wanted.
Would not crawl...  but always "scooted."
Said to look just like his Mommy.
Liked baths.
Missed his Mimi, Aunt Ca, Pop and Gran-Ju
   while they were on their 16-day Hawaiian cruise.
Watched the quake and tsunami footage of Japan.

Some of Samuel's Favorite Things:

Food(s):  applesauce
Toy(s):  penguin bath toy, books, teethers, jumperoo, learning table
Snack: Cheddar crunchies and puffs
Saying(s):  da-da, the "growl"
Thing to Do:  take baths, scoot, stand

Standing for the first time!

Sweet, sweet child of mine.

Visiting with neighbor and friend, Jaden.

Trying to take Jaden's pacifier!  :)

Helping Mom with the laundry...

right after his bath.  LOL!

Finding his basket of toys,

and making the "little Jenna" face.

Meeting his cousin, Kallie, for the first time.

Playing on his learning table.

Getting kisses from big brother.

Welcoming his Mimi back!