Standing (and falling)!

I've been working on it all day, and I am getting pretty good at it. I am quite resourceful too. I have now successfully pulled myself up to standing using my diaper wipes container, mom's magazine basket, the bumbo chair, my toy drums, mom's legs, and Mischa. Finally mom remembered that this little chair was sitting in my room, so she brought it out to the living room for me to climb on. I'm still working on my balance, and I keep forgetting that I can't just let go... I guess they make these diapers bulky for a reason- to cushion my little bum:)

Busy Baby

Since mom and dad got back from their vacation, I have become one busy baby. So far mom has found about ten more things around the house that need to be baby-proofed (or relocated for the time being). For example, I found the central vac hook-up in the dining room. I also figured out that I can reach a lot more stuff when I am in my walker. I almost pulled the table cloth off the table, and I opened my first cupboard! I also pulled myself up (that's right, I was standing) using the iron log holder next to the fireplace. Mom was not impressed, and I'm not sure if it was because I was standing, or that I was about to fall onto the iron stand, or maybe because it was on the marble tile, next to the lit fireplace. Mom better hope social services isn't perusing my blog:) Of course my favorite pastime is reading mom's magazines. Okay, okay, maybe I am not exactly reading yet, but it sure is fun to rip pages out of them and crumple them up. At the end of the day, I am not satisfied unless there are at least ten loose pages scattered about the living room. I wonder when mom will give up and quit saving magazines?

Produce Patch

We visited the local produce patch the other day so that I could pick out my very own pumpkin! Those big ones scared me a bit, so I settled on a nice small one. I also made friends with Mr. Pumpkin Head, and daddy and I had our picture taken with him!

They're Leaving

Well, I guess it is true.... mom and dad are leaving me for a whole week. I thought I was going with when they put me in this huge suitcase, but apparently that was just to entertain me while they packed. Pretty soon the suitcase got fuller and fuller of clothes until there was no room for me! I know mom is going to regret packing all of those shoes instead of me! Oh well, I'll have fun with grandma and grandpa and aunt Kelly. So have fun in South Padre mom and dad, and maybe next time I'll get to come with:)

Fall Leaves

Mom let me play in the leaves today while she threw the ball for Mischa. I sure had fun picking them up, ripping them, crunching them, and I even tasted a few. They really don't taste so great. Anyway, mom thought it was the perfect opportunity for me to wear this cute sweater outfit, which she bought before she was even pregnant... Is that why dad always teases mom about her shopping addiction? Needless to say, she was right- it looks

adorable in pictures:)

Hanging with my cousins

I was able to hang out with my cousins all weekend and we had a blast! Leyton and I may not look amused in the picture, but we really do like playing with Grace and Lucy. We went shopping Saturday, where we loaded grandma's car full with diapers and wipes from Babies R Us.... and dad said it wasn't worth the gas money driving over there:) We sure proved him wrong. Saturday night mom, dad, and I went to the Tellijohn's Oktoberfest party where I was able to play with my friend Maddox. It was a great weekend, and I can't wait to play with Grace and Lucy again while my parents are on vacation.

Playing with my sister

Just thought I would share some pictures of what Mischa and I do in our spare time. She loves sharing her toys and bones with me, and she even drops her ball in front of me so I can throw it for her. Yeah, I'm a little too small for fetch, but Mischa sure likes to try. I tried to get a few tastes of her bone, but I guess mom wasn't as engrossed with Grey's Anatomy as I thought:)

I'm just going to steal this away... notice that mischievous look on my face.

I've almost got it!

Here Mischa, I just want to play with it- I promise I won't eat it.

Interesting... wonder why mom won't let me chew on one of these.

Okay, I'll hold it while you chew Mischa. Good puppy. We make a good team!