Happy Halloween All...

We had a small Halloween party, mostly for new babies, in our backyard this weekend. Callum is the cow. In addition to the visible peadpod, bee, and cow, the party included a veterinarian (not pictured), complete with a band-aided teddy bear...it was very cute. Most of the babies carried the expressions pictured (why am I stuffed in this outfit?) until a few hours into the get-together when a simultaneous baby-meltdown occurred and everyone scattered. Sigh, our new life!

Apple Picking!

We went apple picking in Hunterdon County this weekend (yes, these pictures were taken in New Jersey, it is after all the Garden State). Don't you think that the apple hue is just about the same as the apples in little C's cheeks! Mama sure does. We went with our buddy Nora and gots lots of apples and some pumpkins too. We've been eating lots of solid foods lately and loving them all. Our latest is pear and sweet potato. Callum practically jumps out of his chair to go after every bite of pear, he is a little more laid back about the sweet potato. He certainly has his father's sweet tooth. As a result, and perhaps this lies in the Too Much Information file, he had his first real poop! We were thrilled and congratulated him heartily.

My trip to the HOMELAND (Minnesota that is...)

Callum just returned from a fantastic trip to Minnesota. He was able to meet both of his great-grandmas, his grandparents, and his auntie and uncle as well as other friends. We took lots of walks and even braved the winds of Lake Superior. He impressed everyone with his smile and rattling prowess. It was a fantastic time. He especially enjoyed breathing the brisk, fresh air and looking at all the amazing trees. Thanks to everyone for such a wondeful time.

More in Minnesota

Callum got to visit his grandpa's new house in Lakeland, MN and see his great-grandma Quaal. He even got to meet some of his Minnesota buddies and a new friend, Meri Harkins. It was a little chilly but not bad and he got lots and lots of love and attention from doting family!!

Grandma Burns Visits!

I got to spend a little time with my Grandma Burns yesterday and loved playing with her. She was surprised at how big I am (but then again, who isn't!) and how smiley I can be. I impressed her with my ability to eat rice cereal and avoid my afternoon nap.

Five Months Old

I turned five months old this Tuesday and am loving it! I'm using my voice all the time and love standing on my feet. I had loads of fun with grandma and grandpa Crowley this past weekend. Grandma even fed me and I enjoyed watching her clap and make funny faces while Grandpa held me. I'm recovering from a little cold and like to complain about my stuffed nose but other than that I'm alot of fun these days. Mom and dad seem sort of unnecessarily excited about this, I don't get it...I'm just being me.