It's been another busy week in the life and times of Michele. I went to my friend Matteo's 1st birthday party, saw the Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons get inflated (I get it now), watched some of the parade on TV (Dora!!), and saw lots of family for Thanksgiving and over the weekend. All the while I'm starting to learn how to walk too. As long as someone gives me a hand -- or just a finger will do -- then I can walk around plenty. I'll take the occasional step on my own, but I'm still working on my balance.

Party time with Matteo and his toys.



Taking a ride with Mommy is -- whoa, balloons...so many balloons...



One balloon? There's balloons everywhere, and I only get to keep one lousy balloon?



Future "Supermarket Sweep" contestant.



Happy Thanksgiving, Cousin Jesse!