Dad put up this crazy tree in our house today.  I was super interested and tried to grab off all the decorations.  I sat for over half an hour just curiously watching dad put up the tree while silly mom sang songs.  The say I’m getting lots of presents in 19 days, I must be such a good boy!

What a day!  I began the day doing some work with Dad and enjoying green beans for the first time, I loved them (I’m definitely my mother’s son).  Then Mom and Dad took me outside in some extremly constrictive outfit–my new snowsuit from Grandma and Grandpap!  I wasn’t too sure about the cold white stuff that was all over the ground, all is know is I wanted to touch it but these crazy gloves kept me from doing so!  I noticed all the changes around me and was quite curious to understand the changed landscape.  Why don’t they just let my hands out?  Mom says tomorrow we’re going to put a tree in the house!  Now I’m off to cheer on my Gators!  Stay tuned!

I went to see Santa last night!  I’m not my smily self in the pictures because you know I’m not a big fan of strangers right now, I mostly did it for mom and dad.  I liked looking and feeling the Christmas Tree, if I ever give mom time she’ll put up ours eventually she tells me.  Once I knew they were okay we went to the basketball game for a bit.  I got to see my boy AJ, he made me feel a lot better in that big crazy room full of people I didn’t know.

I just keep right on growing.  I tried peas this week, I greatly enjoyed them, second to only my sweet potatoes.  My girl Jessica came to see me as well!  I’ve also been doing well with my sippy, even though I’m not a big fan of juice.  I’m been trying so hard to move this week, when mom or dad hold me up I’ve been taking several steps, now I can take steps backwards as well.  Mom thinks I’m going to skip the crawling stage all together.  Mom and Dad keep talking about this crazy holiday coming up in about three weeks, I’m sure I’ll give them many memories.  Can’t wait to see everyone!

What a great holiday!  I got to see so many friends and family AND I tried some REAL sweet potatoes.  I didn’t care for them too much, maybe in another month or so.  I had a great time seeing both sets of my great grandparents, playing with Grandpap and Grandma, and seeing three puppies (I just love dogs!)  I also babbled lots of new syllables, dad says he heard me say triangle, oh silly dad.  Everyone learned that when mom and dad say that I only sleep for half an hour they aren’t lying!

I was so good for mom and dad, I slept about 2.5 hours of the three hour trip BOTH times, they are so proud of me!  Just think, we get to do it again in less than a month!  I love these holidays!

Another week has flown by.  This week I’ve started to take a special interest in Roxy.  I’ve always loved her because she’s so sweet to me, but I’m really starting to notice her, laugh at her, and try to pet her.  I’m lucky, no matter how hard I’ve pulled on her, she hasn’t come after me (yet)!

We’re heading up to Dad’s family tomorrow for my first Thanksgiving!    Can’t wait to see the rest of you at Christmas!  Mom and Dad are excited for all the memories I’ll be sure to give them in the months ahead.  I’m mighty thankful for all the wonderful people that love me so!

Sorry for the late update!  Mom and I had a fun few days together and we’ve just been too busy!
I tried carrots this weekend, definitely NOT a fan.  Mom had to mix them in with my beloved sweet potatoes for me to eat them.  That’s okay, I’ll get used to them soon enough.  Dad says the my hair is turning blonde so we had to spike it some to show it off, enjoy!

Well, I’m on the other half of a year now, Mom and Dad just can’t believe it.  Today I tried squash for the first time.  I didn’t eat it with quite the gusto of my sweet potatoes, but I still managed to eat the whole container.  I’ve also been practicing pulling up–cruising here I come!

Canton is a much bigger man than anyone expected!  Tonight, Canton decided he was through with needing Mom and Dad’s help to stand.  He decided he just needed the edge of the couch to stand up high!  Before we know it, he’ll be chasing Roxy around the house in no time!

I also got a new toy car that plays music and rolls around.  Mostly though I like the taste of it!!  I am also learning to play peek-a-boo!  What a big weekend it has been!

I am SIX WHOLE MONTHS OLD today!  I started the day with stinkin shots at my doctor’s appointment.  I’m 17 lbs 40z and 26.5 inches.  Right on target for height and weight but I’m in the 92nd percentile for head circumference–thanks a lot for your big head mom! 

Then I went to the high school to see all the wonderful people up there.  Once we got back home I enjoyed my first attempt at real food!  Sweet potatoes!  I ate them up!  Mom figured on feeding me about 1/3 of the container for the first time, I definitely ate up all 2.5 oz!!!  I got a little fussy being contained in my high chair so Mom picked me up to hold and feed me, then I decided I wanted to feed myself and I got Mom messier than I was.  ** Good luck in your marathon Aunt B!

As I sit here holding my big man I can’t help but reflect upon how our lives have changed.  Our crazy Friday nights are now consumed with trying new foods and practing pincher grabs, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.  Thank you to all of those special people who have helped us get this far.  Hard to imagine what Canton will be like in another six months!