Baby boy, it is almost impossible to believe we are here. The old cliche rings true, you have grown too fast! I am so grateful for all of the precious moments you have brought into our lives, we love you so much. You are turning into a toddler before our very eyes. This month has proven that there is no stopping you. You took your first steps! You haven't quite fell in love with walking yet (which is fine by your Dad and I), crawling is much more efficient and you prefer to use your mastered form of transportation for now. And crawl you do! All over the house, on and off the couch, over the ottoman, you name it. Containing you has gotten harder and harder, we are picking up our baby proofing game. You are a very vocal little guy, though mostly committed to babbling for now. We still get a lot of "Mama", "Dada" and "dog". Your laugh is so contagious, we love finding silly new ways to make you giggle. You love to give us kisses and hugs, my loving baby. Your appetite is still amazing and you are eating everything and anything! You like spicy, garlicky, intense foods along with all of the typical favorites. I can only hope you continue to be adventurous, or perhaps this is a symptom of your underlying personality and I will one day eat these words? The only thing you have not been crazy about are eggs, well, cold eggs. Who can blame you? I hate cold eggs too. We find the incredible in the little things. Fall is here and I cannot help but look forward with anticipation and excitement for the holidays and your first birthday. You are such a joy, my loving boy!