Callum's Baptism

This Sunday Callum was baptized! He was fantastic, loved being in front of the church and LOVED having the water on his forehead. He was all smiles and kicked his little legs as if he wanted to get up and tap dance for his audience. Very funny. He charmed every single old lady at church that Sunday, good man. He knows where the candy will be in the future. He was lucky enough to have his grandma and grandpa Crowley there as well as his grandpa Quaal and his friends Sarah, Nora and Ralph.

Six Months Old!!!

It's hard for us to believe but it is indeed true...Callum is six months old already. His little, sparkling personality is beginning to shine through and everyday we are amazed at how he is growing from a baby to a little man with preferences and desires of his own. He is eating pears, bananas, prunes, applesauce, carrots, peas, sweet potato, squash, oatmeal and rice cereal with gusto. He is able to sit up on his own for short periods of time and loves to explore everything with his mouth. He has smiles and laughs in spades, especially for his mom and dad. He'd still rather be awake than sleeping but it's getting better. He's growing (out mostly) like a weed with the belly of a buddha and the rosy cheeks of a true Irishman. He has started to spend time at daycare and charm everyone who works there while making friends with other little buddies. And, all of that accomplished in just half a year. That's our little guy.

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.