Handsome

The pjs say it all...

Saturday, October 3, 7:07 a.m.

It's Not Easy Being Green

Nathan went to school this morning looking like this...

And came home looking like this...



(I think it's time I put a few outfits in his diaper bag!)

Happy Fall, Y'all

October is my favorite month. Todd & I married this month because it only made sense.

I know Fall officially starts September 20-22, depending on the year, but it doesn't seem like Fall to me until October arrives.

What do I love about Fall, you ask? Well...

• Leaves changing colors
• Brisk mornings & evenings
• Sleeping with the windows open to welcome the crisp air in
• Driving with the windows down & the heat on so my toes stay warm
• Long sleeves & jeans & flip flops
• Pumpkins & pies, together or not
• Baking Fall treats that make my house smell like home
• Halloween, especially now that we have Nathan to share it with
• Festivals near & far, & even better if there's funnel cake

In honor of Fall's arrival, we snapped this photo of Nathan on October 1st.

More photos to come as we visit Burt's Farm this weekend where we'll shop for more pumpkins, enjoy a hayride, & maybe make a trip to the North Georgia mountains where we we'll have lunch with Pop & see some of those Fall leaves.
What do you love about Fall?

Charity Begins at Home

I watched the 20/20 story about Albinos in Tanzania. Their stories touched my heart. We are so blessed to have a healthy child, and even more blessed to live the life that we do. Very blessed.

In addition to touching my heart, their stories also made me cry... and then reach into my wallet to make a donation. If you feel the same way I do, here's the link to Under the Same Sun.

Stats

Nathan went for his 4 month old appointment last Monday. While waiting for his doctor to come in, he did no less than 50 rolls! Tummy to back, back to tummy, it didn't matter. He just wanted to move! He even did a few "army crawls" to pass the time. He seriously continues to amaze us every day.

His stats are as follows:

Length- 24 1/2"

Weight- 12 lb. 7 oz.

Head- 16"

His doctor says he's PERFECT and was in awe of his ability to move around so well so early.

The not-so-fun part of the day were the immunization shots. He got DTaP, Hib, Polio, Rotavirus and Prevnar (pneumococcal) vaccines. He'll most likely get the flu shot in late November at his 6 month appointment given that he is in daycare and kids seem to be the host organisms for all things evil. (Just kidding!)

Will work for food

Last Monday at Nathan's 4-month appointment his doctor gave us permission to begin him on solids. Since last Monday he has enjoyed the following:

Peas
Carrots
Apples
Squash

Butternut Squash

Pears

I personally made the butternut squash. I will be making green beans tonight and adding that to his diet tomorrow evening, and I am thinking avocados & bananas will soon follow. He still has a jar of prunes & a jar of sweet potatoes to try, but once he finishes those jars, I plan on feeding him homemade baby food. That way it's made with love by Mommy.

PS... There are lots of photos that I will be sharing very soon. They have been downloaded to our computer at home, and of course I am writing this post while at work. So check back in the coming days. They'll be a part of this entry.

Oopah!

Sunday afternoon, Nathan & I joined Joan & Joe on a field trip to the Atlanta Greek Festival. I have always wanted to go, and now with Nathan to share the day with, it was perfect timing!

We enjoyed gyros & Greek potatoes (lightly seasoned with lemon & various spices... yum) while listening to some wonderful music. The weather was perfect; not too hot nor too cold.

Nathan apparently enjoys "people watching" just as much as I do as he couldn't sit still to drink his bottle. The sights, the noises, the energy captivated him. He definitely likes to be a part of the action and to take it all in!

PS... As usual, I took my camera but didn't manage to take a single picture. We were too busy enjoying it all and living in the moment. As much as I want to remember the day in pictures, I guess I'll just have to relive it in my mind.

The First Supper

Nathan joined us at the dinner table tonight. Meme fed him his dinner while he sat in his high chair. What a joy to have him enjoy a meal with us.

Lazy Weekend

My guys, asleep on the couch. What a wonderful weekend.

Sunday afternoon nap.

Yummy for My Tummy

While we have not introduced "solids" into Nathan 's diet just yet, we have been feeding him rice cereal in his evening bottle for almost 2 months now. It's just a little something to help him sleep a little bit longer at night. (And yes, I know rice cereal technically is a "solid," but I think of fruits & veggies when I think of solids.)

So a few weeks ago, September 3rd to be exact, we decided to see how Nathan liked rice cereal when it wasn't in his bottle. We think he liked it. What do you think?

"What is that white stuff? I hope you don't think I'm going to put that in my mouth."

"You are. Wait. That feels kinda good on my lips."

"Mmmm. I'm liking it. Thanks, Mom!"

"Do I look silly with this white stuff on my lips?"

"Good. I was hoping I would. You know how silly I am."

"I LOVE you Mommy! Thank you for feeding me this white stuff."

You're welcome, Peanut!