October's milestones

Otto has learned some pretty cool new things this month.  He can point out my nose and ear when I ask him "where is mama's nose" or "where is mama's ear."  He can also stand all by himself but he just doesn't know it yet.  When he is already standing I will give him something to hold with both hands and he'll let go of whatever is helping him keep his balance to hold the new object and he balances all by himself.  Now we just have to make him realize that he can do it!  And the biggest milestone...Otto said his first word!!!  "CAT!!!!!"  It is not a fluke either because since yesterday Oct 25 when he said cat for the first time when referring to a picture of a cat we have showed him every cat we could find and he always says cat.  Aunt Stacy, Grandpa, and Trevor are a bit disappointed that cat is his first word because none of them are big fans of cats but I think it is adorable.  He has always loved cats since he first started recognizing them. They are his favorite animals (well, he loves owls too but it seems as though he likes cats more!).  Gosh, I love that baby!

I have posted a few more photos from the party.  A photo before everyone started singing, a photo after everyone finished singing (Otto is facing me because he is crying) and one of the boys' Halloween theme sheet cake.  I also will post video of Otto standing and will try to get video of him pointing to my nose and ear and one of him saying cat.