Here I am during a recent trip to the finger lakes, celebrating the fact that I’m rounding the corner to my first year!  This month marked a lot of milestones, including three more teeth.  My top teeth poked through on August 20, 2016 and my fourth bottom tooth emerged on my right side the very next day.

In terms of physical developments, I can stack all of my colored rings myself, and I love taking things in and out of containers.  I’ve also started dancing (bouncing vigorously up and down and waving my arms whenever I hear music) … what I lack in coordination I make up for in enthusiasm!  I can also clap, wave, and make funny noises with my tongue on command.  Some of my favorite social pastimes include pretending to talk on the phone and blowing kisses.

I have two recognizable words.  My very first word was “mah,” meaning more, which I say at the table when I want to eat more of something (usually blueberries).  I also say “uh oh” (usually when I drop said blueberries on the floor).

Current likes: the cat

Current dislikes: being restrained or having something I’m holding taken away from me

So close to walking, and yet so far!

This was a fun month for me – among other things, I got to go to the New York State Fair!  Some of my favorite parts of the Fair were the animals, including the cows, goats, and chickens.  Mommy and I got to hold a baby chicken in the 4H building, which was really fun.  While we were enjoying ourselves, Daddy dutifully stood in line for three hours in the hot sun so that I could see the Paw Patrol.  I had fun learning about Tracker, the new doggy, and I liked climbing around the Paw Patroler van, but I was absolutely terrified when it came time to have my picture taken with the guy dressed up as Rubble!

Current likes: Anything Paw Patrol (well, almost anything)

Current dislikes: People dressed up in costumes — too scary!

Ugh, it’s been a hard month of teething.  I don’t like popsicles or frozen wash cloths, so my only solace is my chewy-fishy, which has fairly pronounced bite marks along my favorite chewing side.  He doesn’t complain, though – he’s a real pal.

Papa and YiaYia took me out to a very cool hibachi dinner with my cousins, and I loved it!  I came home talking about the fire I saw, and I can’t wait to go back.  And although I’ve become rather a picky eater, I ate a fair amount of chicken and noodles at this place … I really enjoyed dinner and the show!

Mind = blown

Hi, everybody!  Lena here, checking in to show you my new Giants gear purchased for me by my dad.  The pre-season has begun, and I can’t wait to join the rest of my family in cheering on Big Blue!  I’m not allowed to watch TV yet, but an exception may be made for a tiny bit of football time …

Go Giants!