Smiling Leo

Here's Leo smiling at Auntie M. She was able to make Leo smile with just one look!

Auntie M

Auntie M (Mommy and Daddy's friend, Melissa) came to visit and celebrate the New Year. She brought Leo a whole bunch of toys and they both got along tremendously!

Smiling Leo

May I?

Oma tried to teach Leo how to play "May I?". Will Leo be the future great? His new card playing moniker is "Leo, the Lucky".

Oma and Leo

Today Oma and PaPa watched Leo while Mommy, Daddy, and Uncle Justin went to the Metropolitan Museum in NYC.

Christmas Cookies

Today Leo made Christmas cookies with PaPa, Oma, Uncle Justin, Daddy, and Mommy. They were yummy (even though Leo couldn't eat any)!

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Leo helped Daddy blow out the birthday candles.

Happy Hanukkah!

Oma was lighting the candles during Hanukkah. Oma, PaPa, and Uncle Justin came to visit during the holidays.

Our Teddy Bear

Here's Leo in one of his outdoor outfits.

Don't Mess With Texas

Leo looks like such a little man!

Trying to Get a Smile

Sometimes we could get Leo to smile by just touching his cheek. It didn't quite work out in this photo...

Holiday Picture

Here's a picture of Daddy, Mommy, and Leo. We used this picture on our holiday card for 2006.

Outdoor Fun

Daddy and Mommy were trying to get a family picture taken to put on a holiday card. Leo was more interested in the branches of the trees than the camera.

Holiday Party

Daddy had a holiday party at work and invited Leo and Mommy to come and visit. Everyone had a good time and Leo got to sit on Santa's lap! Here are Leo and Daddy in Daddy's office.

Mommy and Leo

Mommy loved holding Leo. Leo was so tiny and fit so perfectly on Mommy's shoulder.

L-E-O

Here's Daddy trying to get Leo to sign his name....

Chicago Days

Nina Auntie liked to hold Leo during this Thanksgiving trip.

Thanksgiving 2006

We spent Leo's first Thanksgiving in Chicago with Ammachi, Papa, Uncle Dinesh, Nina Auntie, and Uncle Ryan.

Leo in Sunshine

Sometimes if I put Leo in the sunshine rays that came through the front door, he would fall asleep and take a nap for a little while. I think he liked the warmth and the light from the sun.

Cutie Pie

More Auntie Time

Nina Auntie and Uncle Ryan came to visit for a few days. Nina hung out with Mommy and Leo, while Ryan helped Daddy hang some ceiling fans.

Leo and Nina Auntie

Here's Leo meeting Nina Auntie for the first time.

Sleeping

Slowly Gaining Weight

He's small, but gaining a little weight each day.

Mommy and Leo

Hanging out....

Asleep Again!

Funny Face

I'm not sure Leo wanted his picture taken today.

So Tiny

Here's Leo asleep again. He was so tiny here (less than 6 pounds)!

Tiny Lion

Here's Leo when he was smaller than a football.

Afternoon Nap

Ammachi liked to hold you as you slept.

Leo and Ammachi

Ammachi came to help out Mommy for the week. Here she is meeting you for the first time. She loves you very much!

A Party for Leo!

Daddy and Mommy threw a party for Leo today. They wanted everyone to come and meet you. Oma and PaPa helped out a lot by buying food and getting everything in place. More than 50 people came today to celebrate you! Here is a picture of you with all your second cousins (Max, Luke, Ty, and Sam) and Blythe and G.G.

The Bris

Today you had your bris. Uncle Justin is holding you on a pillow while the cantor says some prayers and blessings.

Alien Leo

What a cutie pie!

Mommy and Leo

Mommy was so happy that you were here! She loves you so much!

Homecoming!

Leo came home from the hospital today! Leo had to stay in the hospital one extra day (Mommy stayed with you) and everyone was glad to finally bring you home!

Leo and Oma

Here's Oma meeting Leo for the first time.

Daddy and Leo

Here's Daddy holding Leo in the sunlight.

Welcome to the World, Little Leo!

On September 27, 2006, Leo David Block was born at 6:30pm. He was 19.5 inches long and weighed 5 pounds, 11.6 ounces. It was so wonderful to finally meet him! We love you, Leo!