Becoming more self sufficient ...

Soren has been using his cup more on his own lately. This is a welcomed development to his parents who can move more and more to the "raised by wolves" child raising philosophy we all strive towards.

Soren and the Tunnel

One of Soren's other presents he got for his birthday was a tunnel. (well, actually, it was a whole tent set but the only thing he has dug into was his tunnel. He loves this tunnel.

Yes, Bumpy, Soren likes books

Although he still isnt reading on his own yet, he still does love his books ...

Some of his first steps

So by now he is actually a reasonably proficient walker. But it wasnt always this way -- this is a couple months old when he was first starting off ...

I would like to reiterate. This was months ago. Our child is a very proficient walker now. Very proficient.

Soren and the Window

So there is a window to the outside world in Soren's play room. Intrepid kid that he is, he has figured out how to climb up the poof chair to stare out into the world.

Soren sometimes rages at the outside world

Peek a boo

Soren loves playing Peek-a-Boo. I think he would play with a tree if it would respond back.

Flippy

Soren has a new friend. His name is Flippy. His eyes are on the same side of his head.

[[Flippy was made by Gram. Soren actually loves it ... :)]]

A walking attempt

So Soren is mostly walking. And by that I mean he can walk even if he doesnt always choose to. Of course most of the time he ends up on his tuches ...

Adventures with Food

These days pretty much every meal is a battle. What you dont see is the flinging spoons, flaying arms, and general rage. Of course this normally means food all over the floor, chair, seat, mom, dad, walls, etc. He hasnt hit the ceiling. Yet.

Soren lurves making a mess. Lurves it.

We have had more than one meal end like this, unfortunately ... He perks right up though, promise

Birthday -- Opening some presents

It wasnt all delicious manly cake for Soren -- there were also presents!

Trying to figure out how this whole wrapping paper thing works (he got it eventually).

Riding a Giraffe!!

Soren's favorite present will have to make an appearance in its own post a bit later on - Flippy!