Week in Review

We've had a very quiet week. Iron Man finally caught a cold and we have been home bound. These pictures are from Saturday (he didn't get sick until Monday morning). We were sitting outside watching our former large Post Oak being split into a LOT of logs (anyone need firewood???).

Kimmie and Papa John came in Saturday afternoon and played with Aaron for a few hours and then took Jory and I to dinner for Jory's birthday while Aaron stayed with Brooke. It was very nice.

On Monday, Aaron got to enjoy his very first fire in the fireplace. He was fascinated.

I am focused on getting Aaron well and getting packed for the Holidays! We leave Monday for Thanksgiving in Ohio! I am very excited (though a little overwhelmed at the thought of loading up Aaron and his stuff for a week-long excursion). I am also trying to get my Christmas cards done before we leave, so that's what takes up my time during Aaron's naps.

All in all, it's been a low key week and Aaron has been sweet company. Even sick, he is a sweet boy.

I love this!

This sweater outfit was a gift from Aaron's Aunt Carolyn. We are going to put him in it on Thanksgiving, but I wanted him to try it out today so he wore it to church. It fit really well, but still has room for him to grow in it, so we are good to go!

Don't you love this picture??? Serious Man.

Aaron has been 'promoted' at church. He is now in the 'Crawlers' class. He was just crawling all over those poor babies in the infants class. Everyone was concerned about moving him because he is very partial to Miss Marie. Very, very partial. But he did great! This was his second week and he just has a blast playing with all of the other kids. He is SOOO tired when he gets home, though. It is quite the exertion for him.

8 Months Old

I didn't do an update last night because it was late and I was tired - I just wanted to get Aaron's birthday pictures on here on his birthday. The reason I was tired - and Aaron was crying in his pictures - is that we had a long (but FUN!) day yesterday. Aaron and I left here at 7am and got home at 8pm. Aaron got to spend his 8 month birthday playing with Kimmie who kept him for eight hours while Mama played with her friends. He took a one hour nap and spent the rest of the time playing hard with grandma. When I put him in the car he fell asleep before we got out of Kimmie's neighborhood!!! (I think Kimmie may have been asleep by then, too! HA!)

Aaron did awesome with his grandma! He had so much fun it was just crazy. He was laughing when I left and laughing when I picked him up. It was a very nice day for everyone.

SO, as an 8-month old, Aaron is about 19 1/2 pounds and 28 1/2 inches long. We'll get exact measurements next month when he has his 9 month appointment. He is a busy and happy child. He laughs and talks a lot. He is very easy to take to the store or a restaurant. The restaurant part will probably change soon, but right now he just enjoys being in a high chair watching everyone. He pulls up on EVERYTHING and it has gotten very easy for him to pop right up with very little support. He can stand alone for several seconds and his balance is getting much better. He is extremely curious. He understands 'no', but ignores it almost always (with a smile on his face). He is a good sleeper and a good eater. We added brussels sprouts to his repertoire and he loved them! And now, he's waking from his morning nap, so I must go!

Happy 8 Month Birthday!

Daddy's Birthday

I told Aaron that today is his Daddy's birthday!At first, he was concerned because he hadn't gotten him anything.

Then he decided that he would go ahead and pee on Mama today instead of Daddy. Yes! That is the perfect gift.

Seriously. He did pee on me today. And then he laughed hysterically. But he does love his Daddy and he will be so glad to see him today! Happy Birthday, Jory!

Saturday

Here are a couple of pictures from the soccer game this morning. Aaron had such a good time. He LOVES being outside, so he was as content as he could possibly be.

Aaron is having a fun weekend, but he sure misses his Daddy. When Jory calls, Aaron fusses and reaches for the phone. When I put it up to his ear and he can hear his daddy's voice, he is all smiles! He squeals with delight! It is so cute!

It's that time of year!

Daddy went off hunting today, so Aaron and I are on our own this weekend. Today we are going to lunch with one of our favorite people, Jana. Tomorrow we are going to see two of our young friends play in a soccer game. And then Sunday we will be busy making Daddy a Welcome Home/Birthday dinner!

Our first shot at video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLuFUHL5ieg

This is a link to one of three videos clips we uploaded to YouTube. This is really just a trial run on shooting and incorporating video into the blog, but for those of you who want to watch it, go for it! The video is of Aaron eating his cereal on Halloween evening at Grandad and Mimi's. The clip is sort of long, and the last minute or so is better in terms of Aaron's facial expressions while he eats. You can turn down the audio unless you want to hear the conversation about Sara feeding Aaron on the floor and other highchairs.

Let us know if this works and if you like it- especially you Ohio grandparents!

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Halloween!