Big Sept.

September has turned out to be quite the month for you. You took your first official steps on 9-22, which just also happens to be the first day of fall. Here's a list of your other, recently developed, tricks:

• giving (sloppy, open mouthed) kisses
• saying "nana" and looking expectantly at the fruit basket
• calling every fruit other than the banana "apple"
• yelling "more!" and slapping your hand on your highchair tray
• laughing when you hear other people laughing
• clapping!

I'm sure there are many many more, but that's all I can think of for now. We're also gearing up for your very 1st birthday party, which is sure to be quite the occasion. You're lucky that we love you and have decided not to make you wear this hot dog costume: