Happy Halloween

Quin celebrated his first Halloween today in his first ever Halloween costume. Here are some photos of our little gnome.



I'm pretty happy being a gnome. I think I can learn to like this Halloween thing.



Everyone, look how cute I am!



Thinking about how to travel for cheap--it's tough.




I couldn't wait for the pie at Thanksgiving.


Playing with my Mom and loving every second of it.

All in all, I think that Halloween rocked. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for giving me so much fun!

Go Phillies!!!

Quinlan is proudly sporting his Phillies gear, ready to cheer the current World Series Champions on to a repeat win. Go Phils!

Cribs are for sleeping . . .

I am not sure if we want to celebrate quite yet (let's hope this is not a jinx), but little man has recently decided that eating in the middle of the night isn't always necessary. Needless to say, Katharine and I are thrilled at this change. He hasn't quite mastered sleeping all the way through the night, but when he wakes up he babbles and moves around a little bit and then goes back to sleep. It is very exciting, and as a bonus, both Mom and Dad realized how much more energy that extra sleep provides. So far, it's happened twice. Let's hope it's a trend!


Taken this morning around 6 AM. He did get up around 5:20 when Jared woke up, he ate a little and went back down. After going to bed at 7:30 the night before, this was the longest he has gone without eating--probably ever.

Of course, on the same day that he sleeps like a champion, he also learns to pull-up like a champion. As I drove home tonight, I got the message from Katharine that I had a job when I got there. Evidently, she had placed him in his crib when they got home because he had been sleeping when she picked him up. Katharine went in to check on him when heard louder than normal breathing, and there he was, pulling up on the side of the crib.


Look what I can do!
Of course, this picture was taken later (though he did prop himself up). Needless to say, it was time to lower the mattress in the crib.


A new perspective of the room.


Exploring the new pad.

It's my Grandpa's birthday!

Katharine's Birthday

8 Months Old

Happy 8-Month Birthday to Me!

Quin celebrated his 8 month birthday today. Well, he hung out while Mom and Dad celebrated.

We did the obligatory measurements and took pictures for your reading and viewing pleasure.

Q gained a touch of weight, topping out the Wii scale at 20.1 pounds. His head is .5 an inch larger, measuring 18 inches, and he is .5 an inch longer, stretching to reach 28.5 inches long.

Of course, he doesn't stay still and stretch for very long.

His mom and dad are really enjoying the time they spend together with their little man. Here he is, learning the guitar with his dad (who's also still learning).

Here Dad, let me tune it for you.

Hey, I know where the C chord is!!!


He is so much fun to hang out with. The people who say children change your life are absolutely correct - and in such great ways.

Swings, part deux

The weather in Austin has been gorgeous the past few days. Katharine and I took Q for a long afternoon walk this weekend and were able to stop in the park and let Q truly experience the swings. We had a great time outside, and he seemed to like the new activities.

Oh, what a wonderful world . . .

Freefallin'

Me and my Mommy


When we first started off he seemed a little hesitant, but definitely got a little more relaxed throughout.



Once Q got into it, he really dug the swinging. Fun times, laughing with his Mom.




A quick trip down the slide didn't impress Q too much. Maybe he is more of a swing-man than a slide-man.

Currently, Q is a little cranky and fussy--cutting tooth #7, we think. Can't wait to post more pics of his chompers! Just in time for Halloween. Maybe vampire should be our costume choice. . .