Happy 10 Months, Isaac

A lot can happen in one month.

I see the last time I posted anything was for Isaac's 9-month mark.  Since then, we have enjoyed some first experiences with sickness, some unexpected travel, and a few new teeth!  I have pictures of all that excitement to share in other posts, but for now….

Happy 10-months to our happy, fun, charming little man!

Um, I have no words for this one:

I'll let you imagine your own caption for this look:

No, he doesn't have rabies.  Just blowing a whole lot of raspberries and a slight case of the sniffles.

In preparation for our upcoming road trip, we got a car topper.  Our mechanic gave us the O-K for our old car to make the trip.  Brian is excited!

Lately everyone comments on Isaac's eyes…how blue they are, and how he seems to look inside your soul when he stares at you.  All I know is, they're beautiful!

Happy 9 Months, Isaac

Isaac turned 9 months old yesterday.   He has an appointment tomorrow so I'll have updated dimensions soon.  What we do know, though, is he is as snugly as ever and is working on tooth #2, and he fills out 12-month clothes quite well.  😎

Neighbor Boy Entrepeneur

We love our neighbors.  One of our favorite neighbor boys, Henry, recently knocked on the door with a business venture.  He just turned 5 years old and is selling spoons.  He orders them in bulk off Amazon, then draws designs on them with pencil, then traces his designs with a wood burner.  All of this with parental help, of course.  He is quite the salesman.  This particular day he had this spoon behind his back with a ribbon wrapped around it and said, "I'm selling spoons, and I really thought you would like this one.  It costs $5."  Of course, I bought it.  It's the cutest spoon in our drawer, and Isaac thinks it's the tastiest!

Fun with Daddy

Isaac sure does love his daddy!  Here are a few snapshots of evidence :)

Cute giggles

Here is a cute video from earlier today when I was kicking a ball around for Maude before all three of us headed out on a long walk.  Isaac was clearly amused :)

Glimpses of Isaac (8 months)

Isaac is keeping us on our toes these days and I am loving every minute of it.  Here are a few shots of our amazing little man:

Isaac & Mama getting ready for an outing

Happy Mama, Happy Isaac: Everyone loves a good stroller jog! 

Tired Isaac…about to fall asleep on a stroller walk.

Going for a stroll with his buddy Gus (Gus' mama Julie and I get together when she has a day off work)

It feels so good to be naked!  :)

Happy 8 Months, Isaac!

Isaac is now eight months old and is bursting with mobility!  The boy is constantly moving, except when sitting in our laps to read books, when he sits in his chair to eat, and when I am massaging him once or twice a day.  Outside of those times, he is: crawling, climbing the stairs, pulling up to standing wherever he can, cruising along the furniture, walking with some assistance, and even a tiny bit of wobbly free-standing.  Everyone comments that he is likely to be an early walker, so we are gearing up to keep up with him in the coming weeks/months.  Since the big surge in mobility, he has also now begun to focus on his verbal skills and exploring the range of his voice.   He is the cutest babbling pterodactyl imitator I have ever heard!  He continues to take to solid foods really well, as long as it's pureed to a pretty soupy texture.  The slightest bit of chunk makes him gag, so we are thankful for our Vitamix!