Will's First Trip to the Zoo!

  Almost 11 months ago, Grant and I went to the Phoenix Zoo where we purchased a one year membership, until today we had not been back.  So we decided with the weather being so nice, we should take advantage of the Phoenix sun and get our money's worth on that membership.  This was Will's first trip to the zoo and we both think that he found the plants and trees a lot more interesting then the actual animals.  Neither one of us really expected too much of a reaction from him for the animals but no matter how close we got to a bird, tortoise, zebra, elephant, or lion he would only stare at the tree.  In fact, the harder we tried to get him to notice the animals the more determined I think he was to look in the opposite direction (I hope this little rebellion isn't an indicator of how he will be at two).  Grant and I both had a lot of fun, even if Will didn't notice the animals.  It was just nice to get out and do something together as a family.  

Go Cardinals!!

  This year for the Superbowl, we went over to our friends house to watch the big game!  Even though we hadn't ever watched a cardinals game, and only knew a few players names, we thought we would help try and cheer them on to a victory.  We even had a little cardinals outfit for Will to show our team spirit!   

Yummy Food!!

      We have discovered one more thing that Will has inherited from his parents, his love for food!  The last two weeks we have been starting Will in on some solid food.  Rice cereal wasn't much of a favorite, but he does love oatmeal!  I can't shovel it in fast enough!  If I stop to wipe his mouth, he will start "ooh ooh ooh"ing and reaching his chubby little hands out for the bowl.  It is pretty adorable!  The first time he had green beans he gave Grant and me a questioning look like "did you really mean to give me that?  I'll take more oatmeal please!" 

Eating oatmeal for the first time

First taste of green beans...obviously not a fan!

Switched back to oatmeal after he finished the green beans! 

He was much happier!

Realizing just how full he was!

I love food!  

  I forgot that I was also going to post some pictures of Will in his little Exersaucer!  He absolutely loves it!  During the last week, Grant and I have noticed how much better his hand-eye coordination is getting.  He is now starting to use his toys with his hands instead of just leaning towards them with his mouth open to chew on him!  It always amazes him how much he is learning everyday!