Some new developments.....

We think Declan will begin crawling sometime in the near future. He has been getting in the hands and knees position within the last week, and can scoot himself around in circles. It's pretty funny to watch him flop around. This morning, I went into his room, and he had scooted himself backwards in his crib and got a leg stuck in the crib - it was so sad!

He's also talking more and more....especially at night before he goes to bed. He sure has alot to say after he comes home from daycare! The sounds usually consist of "dadada", but he has been saying "ma" a few times lately. Not "mamama", but just "ma!" It's kinda funny!

He has taken a strong interest in books, and loves to sit on the couch and read his books. His fav so far.....Goodnight Moon. A classic!

Still loving baby food, and loving his sippy cup. We used water in it for a while to get him used to it, but we have tried formula a few times, and I think he's getting the hang of it! I think we are going to start with some "bigger boy" food in the next week or so. Our doctor told us we could start him trying puffs, biter biscuits, etc., but the containers says not until they can crawl, so I don't know! We'll see...I guess if the doctor says it's okay, then we should be okay!

His hair is growing more and more, and getting more blond! It's already getting a little long over his ears. It's probably too early to get his first haircut, but sometime soon!

I think that's it for now! I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Sick House

This stomach flu went through all of us this weekend, but we are finally feeling better. I must say taking care of a baby when you are sick is not easy (thanks for coming over Mom!) We spent the whole weekend at home, so I was able to get some cute pics of the little guy.

He loves to sit on the couch by himself....I think he feels like a really big boy!

6 Months & A Stomach Bug....

Declan had gotten his first stomach bug last night, and we had our first experience with Declan throwing up. I must say, it was awful! It was so sad watching him and him not knowing what was going on. Tony stayed home with him this morning while I went into the office, and now I am home with the lil' guy and he is sound asleep. It looks like he got it from daycare, because when I went to call Melanie this morning to say Declan wasn't coming in today, she called me first to say that her boys all had the stomach bug. Hopefully, it will pass soon, and not onto Tony and me!

On a better note, Declan had his 6 month appointment last Friday, and with the exception of his shots, it went great! The shots weren't even that bad. He had four of them in his leg (including the flu shot which is so impotant!) He is 19 pounds already and doing so well! Dr. Khorey said that he was extremely social. The appointment was a late afternoon appt. on Friday, and we could tell that Dr. Khorey was having a long and tiring day, and we think Declan cheered him up. He had plenty of smiles and "dadadadas" and "gagagas'. He also tried to grab his face when he was being examined. It was pretty funny.

That is about all for a quick update. I will add some more pictures soon!

Hanging out with Melanie....

Melanie took some pictures of Declan today at daycare and emailed them to us at work. It was such a fun little surprise and it looked like he was having so much fun! He looked like such a big boy that I thought I would share.

A few from the weekend....

Here are some pictures from this weekend.....

Vroom Vroom.....

We had to post this video of Declan eating last night. He thought it was hilarious when I said, "vroom vroom" and danced around, so Tony got it on video. Luca wanted to join in the fun, so she barked about halfway through.

Enjoy!

Our little big boy....

Here are a few random pictures from the last few weeks of Declan.....

Getting ready to go on a walk with mom

Chilling on the couch with his pal, Luca

Playing with Angela

Hanging out with Daddy and Luca

Our little Luca

We got this picture of Luca the other day, and it was so cute that I had to post it.

Declan's first Halloween

Declan had his very first Halloween, and dressed up as a Pug! He goes to bed so darn early these days (6pm!), so we tried our best to keep him up until Grandpa and Grandma Caswell came over for dinner so they could see how cute he was. We only had one group of trick-or-treaters, which was so depressing! Oh well, it was still a great Halloween!

Declan's cute little backside!

As soon as we got him into his jam jams, he was ready to fall asleep right on Grandma Caswell's shoulder.

At this point, Declan was so tired at this point, and was not in the mood for pictures, so there were no smiles from the Pug!

Aamodt's Apple Orchard

Tony and I took Declan to Aamodt's Apple Orchard and it was a beautiful day! My mom and sisters met us out there to walk around. There were so many little kids running around and riding on the ponies and taking hayrides. We can't wait until Declan can run around and play when he gets a little older. Maybe next fall!

All the fresh air pooped him out!

Tony and Declan feeding the goats.
Declan seemed interested, but wasn't quite sure what to think!

Grandma Rooney sneaking some kisses!

My sisters and my boys hanging out!

Declan seems very interested in Kate's cider!

And yes...Declan is wearing baby choppers!! Aren't they great!? We thought they would be perfect for all of those hockey games this winter!