Tha cute

Here are some photos of yours truly. Mommy thinks they're cute.

Also, I got my first tooth last week, the bottom left one.

Of Thanksgiving and ear infections

Well, it all started with a birthday party. My cousin Trey (who lives all the way in Arizona) had a first birthday here in Tennessee. Of course we went, and we had a great time. There were lots of toys, and I put them all in my mouth.

Soon, it was Thanksgiving, and I had a cold. Mommy and Poppa didn't think it was anything serious, so we went to see Nana and Poppy and my cousins, and Gran and Bear and my aunts anyway. I played with everyone, and I especially enjoyed playing ball with my cousin Corey. Nana also had a dinosaur and a motorcycle toy that were lots of fun.

My cold got worse and worse. Mommy and Poppa got really worried when my clogged nose got so bad I couldn't eat or nurse. We took a fun trip to the emergency room way past my bedtime. I got to meet lots of nice nurses, and I slept right through the doctor examining me. It turned out I had an ear infection, so I got some pink antibiotic stuff I have to take twice a day.

I'm a lot better now, but last week on Monday I got my first tooth! It hurt a lot, but it's kinda cool to have. Mommy's just wondering when we can expect the next one.

I'm ready for my close-up

Mommy and Poppa took me to Mrs. Ruth's house to have some six-month-old pictures made. Mrs. Ruth is the photographer at the Shopper, and she has a nice backdrop and studio set up at her house.

Of course, once we got there, I couldn't be bothered to smile. I mean, why should I if I don't feel like it? Besides, when I didn't smile, Mommy and Poppa and Mrs. Ruth and her daughter Miss Caroline jumped around and made funny faces and sang and danced, so that was really interesting.

Here are Mommy's favorite pictures.

Halloween and sippy cups

Mommy and Poppa (mostly Mommy) received notice that certain aunts and uncles and cousins would like to see another blog post, so I'm posting about recent events in my very buys life.

First off, I'm officially six months old! This happened on Oct. 29, and while no one threw a party (sigh), there was a lot of, "Can you believe he's already six months?" and, "Where has the time gone?" and, "Did you ever think we'd make it this far?" around the house that day.

Personally, I don't know what all the fuss is about. It's not like I'm any trouble or anything.

I've started drinking from a sippy cup, and as you can see I love it! Mommy puts watered-down white grape juice in it, and I wish she'd give me more. She says I guzzle it like a wino, whatever that means.

Poppa dressed me up as the Green Lantern for Halloween. I didn't go Trick-or-Treat this year because I'm so little, but lots of kids stopped by the house, and I helped give them candy. I can't wait for next year!

Also, Uncle Dan, Aunt Annie and cousins Jack and Wendy might recognize my baseball footie pajamas in these pictures. I'm finally big enough to wear them, and Mommy says I'm adorable.

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.