11 Months - A Walk in the Park

There have been some big changes in caring for our little man in the last couple weeks.  Most of them have started making things a lot easier for mom and dad.  The main one has been the transition to whole milk and dropping to 4 milk feedings a day.  This will be his first week as a full-timer on that good stuff.  That means a lot more free-time for mom and a lot less dishes for dad.  He has also been pretty good at eating cut-up versions of whatever we're having for meals.  Again, a lot more free time for mom (I had been making all his baby food) and a lot less dishes for dad :)  He's getting better and better at assisted walking and has recently started to practice standing.  I have to get a picture of that - he has a big proud grin on his face whenever he does it and sticks his hands out, fingers spread wide, for balance.

Finally got around to taking an 11 month photo!

Out for a walk and a visit to the park!

The three of us enjoyed some time on the swings.  I think it's up for debate who likes the swings more - me or Ry :)

It's a little messier than spoon feeding, but we enjoy the fact that we get to share some of our favorite dishes with Ryder.  A staple for our family: spaghetti!