King of the Jungle

Halloween is extra special this year because I got to trick-or-treat with the kids for the first time. How awesome is it to go door to door and get free candy? I didn't get the opportunity to taste the goods but I had an awesome time with Mom, Pops, and Bo. I did get a little stage freight when it came time to go roar-roar, but everyone loved my costume. I think I fooled a lot of people into thinking I was a real lion from the zoo instead of kid dressed up as one. Everyone pointed and said, "Wow!!!! Look at the lion!!!" I would have thought the stroller was a dead giveaway to the fact I wasn't a real lion.

After trick-or-treating, I chilled out at home with my costume on. I didn't want to take it off! It was too much fun being the king of the jungle.

On a side note: Please forgive the poor camera direction. Mom doesn't have the most steady hand and one would think she worked on the Blair Witch Project.

The Animal Kingdom

So Pops and I went to the zoo last weekend. Mom was telling me that I've been to the zoo before but I was still a wee little baby. I really don't remember my first at the zoo but I definitely this time around. It was quite a chilly day but all the animals were out doing their thing. I saw all the roar-roars you could possibly imagine. It was just amazing. I even got to see one face to face! Not only did I have a close encounter with a roar-roar kind, I was this|close to a seal!!!! It was like watching torpedo launch in the water and hone in on you. I think I wanted to get down but I was too mesmerized in watching the seal dart towards me.

After we played with all the animals, Pops took me for my first carousel ride. I'm not big enough to ride the animals to go up and down but I did get to sit with Pops in a bucket. I never would have guessed going in circles could be soooo fascinating.

I would love to go to the zoo everyday and to finish my day off with a ride on the carousel. What more can a boy ask for?!

Hugs from Leo

"Pops?"

"Yes Leo?"

"You said I could be anything that I want to be when I grow up, right?"

"Yes Leo, as long as it is noble and you help the world somehow. Professional skydiving is out."

" Ok.Well..Pops...I think I know what I want to be when I grow up."

" Really? Ok. Lay it on me."

"Ok. Watch this with me Pops."



" I want to be like that guy!"

"Leo. I think your mom and I approve. That is definately noble and helpful to the world."

" But Pops, I don't know where to start."

" Yes you do Leo. You've already started. Every day when you give us hugs. I tell you what, come over here and practice some more. Gimme a hug."


(Note: The person who started the Free Hugs campaign is Juan Mann from Sydney Australia. A mall worker and member of a local highschool band called Sick Puppies shot the video, set it to music and gave it to Juan shortly after his grandmother died. Read more here . Normally the Chub Factor does not endorse anything not associated directly with Kibby. But Leo felt it necessary to make this exception. Thank you)

I do all my own stunts

Seriously, I think some babies are major cry babies. I really don't understand why they cry like there's spilled milk when they get their ears lowered. To me it's like a day in the park. Pops whips out this contraption that's like a vacuum cleaner for hair. (No! It's not a flowbee!) I believe they call them clippers. Whenever I get my haircut, it always puts me to sleep. Having that buzzing against my head is just soooo soothing. Pops does really good with the clippers. My head still looks as big as Mom's but at least I don't look shaggy anymore.

The King and I

Mom and Pops put up alot of pictures here on The Chub Factor, but I'd like to do something a little different today. I'd like to put up a picture of how I see the world.

I call this next piece "Little Leo and King James"

Enjoy.

Really, I'm just walking the dog

Making it official

Well, I've finally taken the big step into toddlerhood...literally. I'm barely on my belly like a soldier. This walking thing is just fantastic. I'm really loving every moment of it. It just feels good knowing I can go place to place without messing up my knees and being able to hold blanket and roar-roar at the same time. No wonder Mom and Pops were so hot to get me walking. They didn't want me to miss out. So at 16 months, I've officially started walking.

Wind n' Breeze

Don't let the title fool you. This isn't about some fabric softener. I think we all know what an adrenaline junky I am. Love being dipped upside down and having all the blood rush to my head. Stairs don't really scare me. You gotta live life to the fullest! When me and Pops go for car rides, it's really a ride. We have the windows down and just let the wind go at full blast. What a trip! I suggest you all try it sometime - drive with all the windows down.