First, we just hung out in the lobby out of the condo. I was allowed to stand on the chair for some reason, I didn't ask too many questions, I just went for it.
Then I actually sat on the chair the right way, first with Callie:
and then with Mommy and Daddy:
After that we went over to KMK for a little while to snap some pictures over there.
Here I am looking down on the big city from 14 floors above.
I should mention, in the spirit of full disclosure, that I wasn't in the best of spirits on this day. What can I say? I'm more of a free spirit, and they wanted me to sit and pose. That's not my forte right now. So I had to let them know from time to time:
But I recovered and here's a picture of me and Daddy sitting under great-Grandpa's picture.
Some other pictures just hanging around:
Our next stop was in the Cincinnatian lobby. Daddy and Mommy evidently thought it would be a picturesque place for pictures. I thought it ideal given all of the stairs to climb. So, a slight difference of opinion there. Finally we combined ideas and took a picture on the stairs. 
Finally we stopped in the Westin lobby, a favorite place of mine, as those that know me best know. So many stairs and ramps to climb. Here's an action shot.
So, that was a fun day. Speaking of fun, I have had lots of fun recently. There is a fun train display in a building a few blocks away from me, so I have been going down to see it a fair amount. It's some sort of Nirvana-land, filled with trains, cookies, revolving doors, and ramps. In other news, I spent 4 days with Papaw and Mimi a few weeks ago, that was a lot of fun. Mommy and Daddy snuck away to somewhere called New Orleans. And then a few days later I was right back with Papaw and Mimi, and the rest of the gang, for Christmas. I got lots of fun presents, it was really great. I have also, of course, been hanging with Grandma, Grandpa, and my aunts here in Cincinnati too. I am looking forward to Christmas with them soon.
In other news, I have had lots to say recently. I have always been free to express myself in poetry or prose here on the internet, but as many of you know, I have sometimes used nonverbal communication instead of speech to achieve my ends on a day to day basis. No more. Now I have lots of words down pat and am adding more every single day. Mommy and Daddy say that it has been really fun to watch. I also like to do my ABC's (with a lot of help) and to read lots of books (over and over and over again). That book shower from before I was even born is looking like a better idea every day. Some of my favorite books are:
Where the Wild Things Are (Mommy and Daddy switched the main character's name to Jack, which I really love. I have memorized the book, and add parts from time to time, and I have also added sound effects to certain parts).
Sheep in a Jeep (Beep! Beep!).
Five Little Monkeys.
Anything by Dr. Seuss.
But don't think that I have simply turned into a book reading, talking baby. I still making plenty of time for more active pursuits, be it sliding lots of cars down my rollercoaster ramp, kicking balls, running through the house, or anything else I can get in to. I've been having lots of fun. My friend Lauren has still been coming down to help me play while Mommy and Daddy go to work, so that remains lots of fun.
So, anyway, that's an update in both picture and word form. I hope to see lots of friends and family over the next few days.
Love,
Jack
