Alissa Menke

A not-so-regular blog of my life

The Shape Bucket

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Alissa

We’re 36 hours removed our first visit to the ER, and Leo seems to be on the mend. You can tell he’s still not feeling well, because he’s not really interested in the active playtime activities that he usually enjoys, and he still doesn’t have an appetite. We’ve taken advantage of the downtime by reading more books, spending more time on the floor playing with his stacking cups and shapes bucket. It’s been fun watching him discover how things can fit together and come back apart.

Here’s a 2-minute video of Leo getting his first shapes through the bucket lid, with a little help from Brandon.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBolNyI1SK8

Leo’s First Solo Walk

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Alissa

Leo had been shuffling between the couch and recliner for a few days, but one evening he pulled up in the middle of the room and started walking. Luckily enough, I had the camera! You can hear my excitement and Brandon cheering for KU (and Leo) in the background.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eaVi3QgSFM

6-Month Photos

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Alissa

Leo, my little baller:

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Some other good shots:

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Leo’s 3-Month Photos

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Alissa

The photo shoot experience was much better this time, and I attribute it all to better planning! Leo’s nap and feeding were perfectly timed to make him super-happy and smiley!

Click here to see the other photos that I uploaded to Facebook.

Leo’s become quite a rolley-polley lately. He’s rolling from tummy-to-back and from back-to-tummy, and sometimes he just stops mid-roll and hangs out with one hip up in the air. He’s become friends with Jerry, a giraffe he got from Great-Grandma Siver. It’s a beenie baby that is perfectly sized for Leo to grab. He really likes hugging him and chewing on his horns/ears.