Here comes trouble

First Snow

Last weekend we had the first snow of the season - and the first of my life! Luckily I was prepared.

Half-birthday!

I turned 6 months yesterday! These months have been a whirlwind of new experiences. I can roll over, crawl, sit up and stand. I have eaten a little bit of banana, pear, sweet potato and avocado. I can smile, laugh, babble and scream really loud. I have chubby legs and two teeth! I have ridden on planes, trains, automobiles, trams and a bike. I have been to Italy and the United States. I can only imagine what the next six months will have in store for me!

Yesterday I also went for my 6-month check-up. I weigh 17 and 1/2 pounds and am 25 and 1/2 inches. The doctor was impressed with my strong muscles and my happy smiles, and said I was a perfect baby. I strive to be the best.

First Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on all that we are thankful for. I am thankful for Mama and Daddy, breast milk, my toys and my binky.



To celebrate we enjoyed a turkey dinner with some friends. I am looking forward to next year when all of my family will be around to shower me with hugs and kisses and attention - and then I may actually get to try some of this food instead of just watching my parents stuff their faces!

Hated it!

My high chair

I have a new chair! It's a high chair, so I can sit at the table with Mama and Daddy. Just in time, because my other chairs were starting to annoy me.



I like to slam my toys on the table and drop them on the floor. I don't do too much eating on here yet, but I will soon!

Getting into stuff

Now that I am crawling, I can go investigate all the things around the house that have intrigued me.

Like my toy box.


Daddy's closet drawers.


Various furniture pieces.


Etc.


Mama has to chase me around the house, because it seems I am always getting into stuff I shouldn't be. What is so wrong with licking boot heels? Or stuffing the TV remote into my mouth?

Touch the sky

I love being tossed up in the air. I laugh and laugh when Daddy does this. Mama thinks I'm a dare-devil. Maybe I'll grow up to be a stunt-man, or an X-gamer.

New wheels

This past weekend my parents got a new set of wheels. It's called a bakfiets, and it's a bike with a big box in front. I can sit in it in my car seat. And when I'm older there is a bench with a seatbelt that I can sit on.



This morning Mama and I took the bakfiets for its maiden voyage to the Vondelpark. Mama kept the rain guard up but left the window up for me to enjoy the scenery. The cool autumn air felt nice, and I was bundled up in my snowsuit, cozy under a blanket. Before long I dozed off. I guess I can say it's a very smooth ride!

Jam session

I love playing guitar with Daddy.


All that jamming makes me hungry though.

Evil Robot

I heard some loud noises coming from the kitchen the other day. I knew Mama was in there so I had to go check out the situation.


I was faced with the evilest looking and sounding robot I had ever seen.


Stand down, evil robot. Leave my Mama alone.

Mirror, mirror on the wall

On the move

There is no stopping me now. I am a mobile babe.

A tooth!

Can you believe it, I have a tooth! All things considered, I think I handled that pretty well. No fever, no red cheeks, no screaming and no trouble eating. Only lots or drooling, no sleeping and some furniture-nibbling. Not bad at all, if you ask me! Mama and Daddy may have a different opinion, but who asked them?

This is bananas

Also on Halloween, I had my first taste of solid food - some mashed banana mixed with my favorite - breast milk. It was a strange feeling in my mouth - a completely new taste and texture. Mama and Daddy were all smiles and laughs afterwards, so I guess I passed this test.

My first Halloween!

Of course I was going to be a pirate for Halloween. Have you met my parents?

We went trick-or-treating with some friends around town. The weather was perfect for Halloween and there were lots of kids in costume.



All the activity tired me out.



I know I'm too young for candy, but that didn't stop me from trying to eat a whole bowl full when we got home.



I'm already looking forward to next Halloween!