Things are Changing...

Summer is officially over.

We have been in school for 3 weeks now and it doesn't seem possible that you could change so fast and so much can happen in that short of a time.

Here are a few photos of you to wrap up our summer vacation together...

We can't get enough of this smile!

Your last day of summer with the girls

Enjoying putt-putt golf

We watched the girls do the rock climb

Daycare:
You have been sharing your smiles and giggles each week day with Bob and Jackie. You are absolutely loving being over there! From watching the other kids play, bouncing in the bouncer, hanging out in the back yard to playing with their dogs...life doesn't get much better for you! Each morning when I drop you off (tear) you are all smiles and seem to want to leap out of my arms to play with everyone else! Lucky for me, Jackie's granddaughter is in my 3rd grade class this year and she tells me little stories about you to brighten my day when I'm really missing you.

Bumps, bruises, cuts, and coughs...
You've suffered from your first of many injuries. While sitting up...that's right...you can sit up now!! You tumbled to your side and bonked your head on the bottom metal piece of the footrest in your bedroom. I know you're going to be tough though. There were no tears and only a few moments of panic. You sported a nice bruise on your forehead for a few days. You also are a pro at cutting yourself with your fingernails. We never can find the culprit, but we trim them the best we can in hopes you don't get yourself again! The COUGH! Oh goodness...this kept not only you up all night for a week, but your dad and I as well. Thankfully it was only a cold and after many boogie wipes, some baby vicks and the humidifier running, you finally kicked the cold. Here's to hopefully some restful nights in our future!

FOOOOOD!
I can't believe it! You are eating food now! We have been eating breakfast and dinner together for the last month and a half. So far you have been a fan of rice cereal, apple/banana rice cereal, sweet potatoes (your favorite), and bananas. The strike out so far as been avocados. You wore most of that dinner.

Your love for your furry friends...
Sherbert has become one of your best buddies. Each night you are so excited to see him and we sit by you and help you pet him "softly". Lately, you have been trying to eat his tail, which oddly he doesn't seem to care! We are still working on Puzzo...he keeps his distance still. However, both sleep outside your door at night and sometimes even by your crib. They are such protective older brothers!

Gardening
You have a great green thumb, like you dad and very unlike me! At night, dad takes you outside and you help him water the garden. Sometimes he even lets you play in the hose. You guys have had quite the crop this summer and have picked tons of tomatoes, peppers. eggplant, and spinach.


You're 5 months....wow it is going waaay too fast!

The best part of all my days though, is your sweet kisses (you pretty much are just sucking on my cheek!) and giggles!