Daycare Parade

Today was the Halloween parade at CJ's daycare. CJ got to wear his monkey costume for the first time. He started out in the back of the stroller but we had to move him to the front because he wouldn't stop grabbing the dragon's horns!

Carving Pumpkins

Last night we carved the pumpkins that we picked out a couple weeks ago! CJ was curious and really well behaved.





Looking like a pro -



Yum, raw pumpkin!



The finished product!

The Hunt

CJ's first trip to the races! Okay, it was no Del Mar but lots of fun nonetheless. CJ also got to ride in a limo for the first time.


At the Hunt, CJ was very curious and happy.

Pumpkin Picking

Getting ready for fall and Halloween, we took CJ pumpkin picking yesterday. Here he is playing in the corn maze.

And picking pumpkins.

And flowers.

Standing!

CJ has been pulling himself to standing for several weeks now, and I am just now finally getting this caught on video!

7-Month Milestones & Pictures

Although there's no 7-month well baby visit with the pediatrician, CJ had to see the doctor on September 13 anyway. On Monday morning he had a fever and was sent home from daycare. He had only been to daycare for 3 days the previous week and was already sick!

While at the doctor, CJ weighed 15 lbs 7 oz, basically the same as during his 6-month checkup 3 weeks earlier.

CJ's big accomplishments this month were officially crawling a lot (instead of mostly just scooting around on his belly) and pulling himself up to a standing position (though he hasn't let go just yet!).

Getting ready for Halloween...



Learning to drive early!


Working hard...

First Week of School

CJ started school (okay, daycare) this week. He showed no concern over mom leaving him each morning. He loves all the fun toys and the other babies. He's already grabbing everything (and everyone) in sight.