Talking to the Cars

So when Ryan was little he was obsessed with anything that had an engine.  Obviously that obsession has continued for him, although it is a little more refined, as he has preferences on what engines and things with motors are the most fun. 

I'm pretty sure Matthew has inherited this gene because one of his favorite activities is to stare out the window and talk to the cars as they drive by.  He especially loves the garbage truck, the school buses, and trucks with loud engines. 

Matthew also likes the vacuum cleaner - when it's running.  (Isn't he a weird kid?)  When I vacuum I have to be as efficient and fast as possible because all Matthew wants to do now is crawl after it and touch it.  He especially is fascinated with the cord, and any other cord in general.  The amazing part is he uses both hands to slowly 'walk' along the cord to find the plugs at the end.. and he always finds the plug!

Anyways, here are a few videos of Matthew talking to the cars, as well as one where he starts walking along the window sill.  He's been getting better and better at walking while holding on to things.. especially since he learned to crawl and control his leg movements more.  Shouldn't he be happy with crawling for more than a week!?!  And not learn to walk for a 6 more months!??  I don't know if I can deal with a walking baby, but a crawling one has been really nice so far...

ps.  Sorry about the bad lighting/camera angles.  I was trying to be close enough in case he started to fall, and it was morning, so the light was really bright outside, although the sun wasn't up above the mountains yet.