7 months old!

Halloween

Ok, one thing that I just can't get over is the fact that Ohio chooses not to let the little kids trick-or-treat on Halloween. It just isn't right... So, we spent our Thursday night (October 28th) celebrating Grant's first Halloween. We got the little guy all layered up beneath his lion costume and headded down the street to join our neighbors for some food and drinks. We were a sight to behold. Fire pits blazing, kids and adults dressed up, and a whole lot of candy for the little trick-or-treaters.

Grant was a very scary lion. We cuddled up by the fire and watched the kids come by. Our heroic neighbor saved Grant from severe burns when an ember hit the leg of his costume and started to smolder. Luckily, Grant survived and the costume only suffered minor injuries.

I look forward to next year when our little guy gets to hit the streets and go begging for candy. I think I am probably more excited to eat that candy when he returns!

Took our little pumpkin to pick out a pumpkin of his own

Relaxed after the long weekend with a glass of wine...

Checking out Great-Grandpa.
















Getting ready for the Colts game. He wants liquor in his sippy cup from now on.



Hanging out with Macie.

Big Boy!

Virtual Babysitting

Last night, we decided to Skype with my parents. I put Grant in his jumperoo and set the laptop up in front of him. And, while I walked away to make dinner, Grandma and Grandpa entertained my child! It was terrific! Grant got a kick out of Mom and Dad, and they got to enjoy watching him jump around. Now, is it legal to leave your child at home alone with a virtual babysitter?! Hmm, probably not...

6 Months Old

Today is a big day...Grant is six months old! My little guy is growing up very quickly. It is already hard to remember what those days were like when all he did was eat and sleep all day. And, I can't even fathom how I survived months of sleep deprivation!


What Grant is doing at six months:
1. Attempting to sit, but not quite there yet
2. Finally straightening out his legs so he can stand up (with lots of help)
3. Loving his jumperoo
4. Sleeping GREAT at night...not a peep!
5. On a diet. He had decided that it is more fun to goof off and could care less about taking a bottle. The guy just hardly ever acts hungry!
6. Eating "real" food. Rice cereal isn't one of his favorites, but he has enjoyed butternut squash, zucchini, bananas, and avocado.
7. Talking to himself. Wow, he has quite a variety of noises!
8. Still cute as can be!