Nana and It's Gettin' Cold in Here, so PUT ON all your clothes (with apologies to Nelly)

Mary Sabra and I cannot be the only ones who see the resemblance between Stilly and Nana from Peter Pan, can we? I mean, at first, I thought Stilly's desire to be with Vake constantly was only because of the possibility that a snack might be in the offing, but Stilly just wants to be around even when there are no food products to be found.

I am so happy for little V that he's got such a good buddy.

In other news, it is finally sweater weather in Richmond, and my little polar bear was rockin' his family pride today. Go ahead little Bear Cub!

He does look vaguely horrified by the sweater. Which is ironic given some of the outfits that I've dressed him in since he was born.

Please Look After This Eight-Month Old Pumpkin, Thank You.

So we made our eight month visit to Jacques Penne. Little Pumpkin was in a fantastic mood and we got some great Halloween shots! I cannot believe that my little baby is really almost a toddler- it is all happening too fast.

Vake loves to be photographed- he's just like his mama!

Oh HEY there- how did you get so high?

Look at me- I am standing up with just a little help from Mama. And while you are checking me out, did you notice my fantastic Halloween smocked outfit. Mom got it for me on Ebay. She keeps on telling Daddy how much money she is saving him. I wonder why he looks a little like he's not feeling good when she is saving money?

This picture is so that everyone can see how much I've grown since last month- it is pretty amazing.

And now we've got out the props. What in the world is this thing?

I don't know, but I think I like it.

I actually KNOW I like it.

Why yes, I actually DID carve it myself. Thanks for noticing.

Happy Eight Monthiversary, Vake!

Vake is EIGHT MONTHS OLD TODAY!!! How is it possible that we've had 2/3 of our first year together already!

Vake, at eight months you are:

• Still off the charts for weight and height- nearly 29 pounds(!) and 31 inches;
• Fascinated by your dogs, especially Stilly;
• the proud owner of two teeth, with two more on the way;
• the smiliest, happiest baby;
• about to figure out this whole crawling program;
• a great eater, who loves fruit, yogurt, veggies and whatever else comes your way (hello veggie lasagne!);
• sleeping 12 hours at night with two decent naps during the day;
• saying dadadada...although it seems to mean many different things;
• a huge fan of bathtime;
• enjoying your bigboy carseat and
• still willing to go with anyone who wants to hold you.

I love you little Pumpkin!

Here's some video from this morning...

And what's not to love about a little boy with spirit fingers?

To Lynchburg and Beyond, My Pumpkin

My little V, Grandmary and I took a trip to Lynchburg this afternoon. As usual, the little pumpkin was a complete trooper. He took good naps both directions!

We got there only to find out that Sentara has now banned everyone under the age of 18 because of H1N1. So we waited outside and talked to the social worker who let us know what window we could bring little V to so that Louise could see him.

So what's funny is that the window sill was probably 6-7 feet off the ground, so Mom and I took a bench out of the lobby, dragged it under the windowsill, and then I scrambled up onto the windowsill all Mission Impossible/McGyver style, then Mom handed little V up to me and we stood in the windowsill. It was fantastic. Eric would have been horrified.


I have to say, I don't have an accurate perspective on this, but could this little pumpkin be any cuter?

Walk Down Memory Lane!

Are you as amazed as I am by the changes that we've seen over the past seven months. It is already almost impossible to remember the Noodle at this size.

And these pajamas don't even fit any more...

So hard to believe that this was his coat last winter and this winter he'll be wearing his little Paddington Bear/Pumpkin outerwear.

It is so strange- I LOVE him at this current age, but I really miss the little baby phase, too.

My happy, sleepy Noodle is so grown up now!

Look What Mommy Did!

Not bad for a lady who gained 90 pounds when she was pregnant, huh? Finished in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Cannot complain about that at all, considering the fact my stomach muscles are a shadow of their former selves...

Big Old Jet Airliner

Vake LOVES his new airplane that he got for his baptism on Sunday- it is super well made and bright and shiny...

Quirk Gallery has the airplanes and the super cute cars, too...might make a good baby shower gift for someone.