Walking...almost.

Where do I begin? I have to say that keeping up with this blog and playing with my toys is becoming a real challenge. I apologize for the long delay but I must say I will make up for it with all of my news and pictures.

On September 29th Mommy, Daddy and I joined the Randall's in a Buddy Walk for children with Down Syndrome. Ben looked good and I had fun walking, I mean, riding in my stroller for him. Here is a picture of all of us after the walk.

Grandpa Larson came to visit in October. We had a good time together as he took care of me so Mommy could get some rest. Grandpa gave me lots of rides on my lion. We also spent time playing with my toys and sitting outside watching the cars go by.

My top two front teeth poked through. Hopefully soon I will be chewing more food. Can you see my teeth?

I also still LOVE the lion rides. Mommy and Daddy push me and I keep one hand on the lions nose because when you push it music will play and he will roar. My ride stops if the music stops so I make sure it never does. I also walk with my lion all over the place. I can really fly now and I think I may walk all by myself soon.

I went to see my pediatrician, Dr. Weinberg, on October 9th. He said I look great! I got my Hep B and flu shot. They also poked my big toe to check my hemoglobin and they said it was perfect!

I continue to make music with my piano. Mommy took this picture of me on my 10 month b-day. I also went to have lunch with Daddy at work and got to see all of his work friends.

On October 11th I went to U of M. I grew an inch and gained 1/2 a pound. I now weigh 18lbs and I was 27.1 inches. They say I am progressing well and I am in the 7th percentile for height and weight which makes me proportionate. My body mass index is in the 50th percentile. Lots of room to grow but I am making strides. My nutritionist, Hope, put me on Pediasure and took me off my formula. The Pediasure gives me more calories per ounce therefore hopefully a bigger weight gain. I will also be evaluated by an Ocupational Therapist soon for my issues with gagging. I can't seem to tolerate different textures of food and sometimes I will throw up everything I eat if I gag. They are hoping to help me with this problem so I can get every calorie my parents give me.

I also love to play UNDER my exersaucer because of the uneven floor my toys will roll around and I can chase them, sort of like what I do with everything else including the vacuum cleaner. I love to toss and chase or slide things around the house with my hands. Mommy and Daddy find my toys everywhere including under the oven.

Well, that's all for now. I need to go take a nap.

Love, Luke