A flower for the road

My Bottle

Ben can now hold the bottle if he wants! He can't move it fully into his mouth yet, but he loves holding it and trying to drink!

Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday, we took Ben and Lily to Homestead Farm to pick pumpkins. We got some good ones, and Lily enjoyed climbing into the wagon to find a perfect big one!

Day at home with dad

Daycare was closed for a teacher inservice today. Since I has off work for Columbus Day, here are pictures of our day so far.

Big Boy High Chair

As Ben continues to get bigger, he has become more and more interested in food. Last night, he was particularly fussy, so we decided to give him some oatmeal (as approved by his doctor). This is not the first time he has tried eating from a spoon, but it is the first time he has sat in his "big boy" chair to eat! Look how happy and excited he is!

Apple Picking

On Saturday, Lily and I went apple picking at Homestead Farms in Poolesville. Lily has always loved picking her own fruit, although she doesn't always want to eat what she picks. She loves apples, however, so apple picking is always a big hit!

"Daddy, I think I see a good one!"

"Yup! Can I eat this one?"

Ben scoots backwards

Guess what we're doing this weekend?  Baby proofing!  (again)  Being able to say, "Hey Lily, put away this toy before Ben slimes it!" has been a great way to get her to clean up.