Sitting big

Well, I'm five months old now, and I'm sitting up mostly by myself. I still fall backwards or to the side every now and then, but Mommy and Poppa are there to catch me. I can sit up to read a book, and I've discovered how fun it is to play in the bathtub. I love splashing the water and playing with my rubber ducks.

I've also started napping with a lovey, and I think Cousin Wendy will recognize him from the last picture here. He's so soft and cuddly, and he's just the right size.

First haircut!

Yesterday, Mommy and Poppa took me for my first haircut. Mommy said I was looking shaggy. Even though five months is early for a first haircut, it was time for me to go. It wasn't scary at all. I was a very good boy, just sitting on Poppa's lap and looking around. Then, I got a certificate from the barber saying I was very brave.

My barber (and Poppa's) is Mr. Steve Payne at Fountain Gate Barber Shop. It's a great, friendly place with the old-fashioned barber pole, a coin-operated horse, toys, and lots of nice people. Mommy said when I'm old enough, Poppa and I will go together and play at Fountain City Park afterwards. I can't wait!

Pretty pictures

The other day, Mommy, Poppa and I were playing on a blanket in the front yard, and Mommy took some pictures. She say's they're very cute, but I don't know what all the fuss is about. They're just me. I was more interested in the cat that came to say hi while she was taking them.

More of Dragon*Con

Whew! Am I ever tired! We had a big day with me meeting the guys and gals from Firefly. We also saw a parade of lots of people dressed up in costumes. Mommy said it's something called cosplay when grown-ups play dress up. I've put some of Mommy's pictures here.

There's just so much to see here, sometimes it's hard to take it all in. Mommy and Poppa also like to go hear people talk about the shows they like. Today we stood in a *huge* line for a panel about...you guessed it...Firefly, and sat in for a funny show called MST3K.

Got to get some sleep now to rest up for tomorrow. It's not going to be as big a day as today, but it'll still be busy!

Dragon*Con!

Mommy and Poppa have been telling me, we are going somewhere special. I just didn't know it would be this special. Poppa Has been constantly saying, "Oooo!" followed by things like Tusken Raider, Mario, Leaf Ninja, and Zombie! I got to meet four people from Poppa's favorite show Firefly. Captain Mal was so impressed by me he took his own photo (with an iPhone!) and pilot Wash asked if we wanted to take my picture with me.Thank you Aunt Annie for the hat, they loved it! Kaylee and Inara were unphased by my cuteness despite Poppa bribing them with paid for autographs. Aunt Erin was in a parade today. We didn't get a picture of Homeland Security grabbing her after this picture.

Finally food!

After months of begging, I finally convinced Mommy and Poppa to let me try some real food. I got to try some very thin rice cereal. I didn't know what to make of it at first, but then I really started to like it! Most of it wound up down the front of my bib, though. Maybe next time they'll let me try a nice, juicy steak and a martini! Mommy says fat chance, but I'm still hoping.

Introducing Ripper!

And in this corner, standing at 18 inches, weighing in at 6 pounds 11 ounces.......Antonio K Hulslander! Finally, Mommy and Poppa have been promising him to me for so long and here he is. Mommy thinks he's tiny. Poppa says he's normal, I'm the giant. Aunt Indhira had a tough time of it. She was happy to see me and the folks, but she was very tired. Uncle Mike was sort of crazy. Poppa said he hadn't slept in three days so we'll forgive him.