We had lots of fun at a petting zoo this Saturday - I think Brian had the most fun of all (see video). Noble threw peanuts at the squirrels and birds (see video: Noble first signs "more" by bringing his hands together and then does a little dance). The deer kept nuzzling me since I had a bag of food on my shoulder. There were also foxes and black bears and buffalo as well as farm animals.
Noble's doing lots these days; his walking is starting to become a fast trot and he's going in circles, backwards, exploring the capabilities of his little leg muscles. You set him down somewhere (like a store or park) and he's gone gone gone . . . He's saying more and more, picking up a word or two a week - his latest is "bay-bay" (baby). He likes playing simple games like hiding things behind his back and then asking us where they are. Balls are a constant favorite and he has developed a good throw. He loves to see new people and go new places. I guess it's all new and exciting through the eyes of a little one. And for us, too :>
