Pumpkinfest 2008

Our church has Pumpkinfest every year. This year they had a moonwalk, bean bag toss, cookie walk (like musical chairs), pumpkin painting, horse carriage rides, and trunk-or-treat. Patsy, Molly, and Alyce met us at FUMC to enjoy the festivities. Molly helped Henry trunk-or-treat (trick or treating out of the trunks of cars).

Henry is a giraffe for Halloween.... and appears to be a pumpkin-eater! Actually, the babe will put ANYTHING in his mouth. He grabs and stuffs. Luckily, this pumpkin -even though small - was TOO big! Not to worry... he is a fan of streamers. One trunk lost a couple thanks to his precious little grabbing hands.

He missed his afternoon nap, so he's really sleepy in these pictures, but he had a ball... especially after Alyce got him to sleep for a little bit. There was just so much to see!

exploring new places... among other things

Bill went to the Alabama game today, so Henry and I ran errands and watched football... or tried to watch football. He's discovered the stereo system and I just prayed all day he wouldn't mess it up before Bill got home because I haven't got a clue how it works.

We also did laundry... Henry helped.

on the move

Henry is on the verge of crawling.... so that means rolling EVERYWHERE. I left him on his play mat in his room this morning and walked to our room to grab something and turned around to go back to him and he had maneuvered himself into the hall - at least 20 feet from where I left him sitting. He is starting to get stuck in places too - under the couch, surrounded by Nelle.

We also LOVE our toes. They are usually in our mouth.


Seven months is so much fun! Bill said tonight that this is his favorite age... mine too. I do miss the completely dependent baby, but it's fun to see him grow. Plus, he's keeping me in shape!

work, work, work

I was trying to come up with something clever to promote my products, which help develop smart, healthy babies. I didn't have to look far.... Henry. Seven months and reading... or maybe just chewing, but still a smart, healthy babe!

A Special Visit

Our Aunt Sue Ann, Patsy's sister, and Uncle Bo came to town a couple of weeks ago. I'm just now getting the pictures from Patsy's camera. Henry's cheeks are so funny! It reminds me of our cousin Tate when she was younger... looks like the Gerber baby.

a miracle worker

About a month ago, Henry and I were driving to Amanda and Elba's for Claire's birthday party. Henry cried the entire 25-minute ride. I thought I was going to lose my mind! So, my mom suggested a DVD player for the car. For a 6-month-old?? Oh, yes! It's a miracle! He loves watching his Baby Einstein videos and so therefore, loves riding in the car. We left church this morning and drove to the club for lunch then home... 1 mile round trip... the DVD was playing the entire time.

Did I mention that Henry loves playing with his toes?

Halloween and open house

We just got home from open house at ECDC. Bill and I see Henry's friends in his class everyday, but we've never met the other parents. Tonight, we met the parents and shared stories of who flirts with whom and which baby is the class clown, etc. Evidently, the "girl flirt" of the class likes Henry! I refuse to say he has a little "girlfriend", but I'm sure it won't be long!

I love Halloween! October is my favorite month of the year and I always look forward to this month, weather (which is so great right now!), football and all. Henry is enjoying it too! Aunt Lulu (Lindsay) gave Henry a couple of Halloween outfits, so we've started wearing them (especially since we only have a month to do so).

Will gave me a "Flying Mr. P" wine stopper for Christmas last year. I wish you could see it... it's really funny! Anyway, Henry has discovered it as a toy! Luckily, he hasn't found the wine.

three teeth!

No wonder we've been so fussy lately! We now have three teeth... all on the bottom.