Now, usually, when Ponch does it, he puts something on top of his head to mimic the Lemur King’s headdress. So that will help explain what Patrick’s trying to do here:

Apologies for not having video of Ponch doing his version.

P.S., photos from Patrick’s birthday are now up here. The week-long adventure included a nice family party, a trip to build-a-bear, and a trip to Sea World that Patrick still can’t stop talking about, nearly a month later.

I can’t even tell you how we got from this…

…to this.

Or from brown to blond.

Or from tiny to tall.

But I can show you.

If you’re reading this, please know how thankful we are that you’re a part of our lives and part of Patrick’s.

To our friends, thanks for excusing our endless fascination with, and our blabbering on about, our awesome kid. For you pals who have recently had your own kids, we’re pleased that you’re just as excited and insufferable as we are.

To our family, who are new grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles, you have been instrumental in making year one a pretty incredible experience. A lot of times, and especially at 3 in the morning, we’ve wished you were here to share this magic with us.  As it is, you’ve given us all kinds of support, with your time, your money, your hugs, your being there. We’ll take you any time of day or year, when you can spare a moment and  hang out with this kid.

He’s sleeping through the night now. He’s dancing to the Stones. He can’t get enough of hanging upside down. His hair is getting HUGE. Patrick is starting to happen.

Second, we’re proud to note that Patrick is now walking! He still can’t stand up without using a wall or a chair or a dog, but once he’s up he can walk all over the place. Here are a few videos that show of his skills. We took these a week or so ago. He’s improved even more since then.

Yes, this is quite on the early side. But we know better than to get too excited about our little genius.