Finger Foods

I just wanted to document the first time I gave Marcus some finger foods. Puffs and yummy and melt in the mouth, but Marcus mostly liked pushing them around. I know that won't last long.

Mail Time

Marcus enjoyed opening this Halloween card from Grandma and Grandpa Kuder. What is it about paper that babies just love?

Lexington's Preschool Halloween Parade

Today we went to Lexington's annual Halloween Parade for preschoolers. It is mostly just an excuse to get the kids to dress up in their cute little costumes and walk around the Battle Green, but they seem to enjoy it. Marcus was looking especially charming in his monkey outfit.

He's a Mama's Boy!

Marcus just loves to show off his cuteness for the camera...and of course I eat it up!

7 Months Old

Where has time gone? My little baby has turned into a chubby little guy in the blink of an eye. Not only his he growing too fast, but he fills my heart with so much love I feel like it could explode sometimes. When I tell people he's an absolute angel, I really do mean it. There isn't much that makes him upset. He chills and smiles all the time. He loves to watch Owen. And he always gives Mommy hugs. I would say he's 100% perfect, except for the fact that he still doesn't sleep though the night. We'll get there. In the meantime we'll continue to enjoy our awesome little guy.

7 Month Milestones:

• Sitting up on his own.
• Responds to his name.
• Shows evidence of memory, especially familiar people.
• Responds to his own reflection in the mirror with a huge smile.
• Showing a bit of interest in books.
• Laughs and expresses delight.
  

Fall Photo Shoot

Today was a beautiful, warm and sunny day so I decided to quit work early and get the boys for a little fall photo shoot at the Minuteman Park in Concord. While the conditions were beautiful, Marcus was a bit hungry so getting him to look at me and smile for the camera seemed next to impossible. This was the best shot that I was able to grab.

Then I put him in a pile of leaves and he was very curious about the crinkly things.

Then the hunger took over and he gave the leaves a taste!

Amongst the leaves.

The Pumpkin Patch

Today we took a trip to a local farm to pick out our Halloween pumpkins. Marcus seemed to enjoy all the craziness and we scoured the pumpkin patch for the best ones.

Brian decided that he should do the "All You Can Carry" deal where we loaded up all our selections in his arms and he had to walk 10 yards without dropping them. He managed with no problem and so we got all our pumpkins for $20 bucks. After all was said and done I think he regretted not trying to do more!

Then we had a nice little hayride around the farm. Marcus enjoyed it, though he doesn't look all that pleased to be getting his picture taken with Mommy!