Ten months...already!

Our weekend started out with a trip to Grammy and Poppi's house for Olivia's 1st birthday.  Liv looked adorable and Tommy had a great time taking in all the sights and eating (of course).  I think Tom and Olivia were so overwhelmed that by the end of the night they ended up playing with each other's socks instead of all the cool new toys...Oh well, whatever makes them happy!

Liv took the laid back approach...hands behind the head, just taking it all in.  Tom had a great time with Poppi getting bounced all around and just doing what Tommys do with Poppis.

Grammy gave Tom some cake...he LOVED it.

 After much convincing (a little sugar high) Olivia got into eating her cake.  It was a long day for these little guys!

On Sunday, Tommy and I headed home to see J.R..  He, of course, was out with the guys from work watching the Steelers game.  Don't worry, they won!  For those of you who don't know Tommy that well, he is famous for his love of paper.  He loves to crumble it up and eat it.  This makes my monthly picture taking quite a task.  As you will notice, the sign is awfully wrinkled and even chewed on.  Good thing he is so cute.  So here he is...10 months old.  October 24, 2010

This was also the day Tommy learned to use a straw.  I have been trying (as all SLPs do) to get Tommy to use a straw for months.  Well today he had the motivation he needed.  Aunt Shelly brought Smoothies from the Smoothie Cafe and Tommy was determined to have some.  Wouldn't you know, he learned to use the straw!