More Snow!

Looks like I have to spend another day inside since it is still snowing...

...look at all of it! It sure looks like fun...

....Daddy got me all bundled up and took me outside to check it out!

Have you ever seen anything so neat....

....so far, almost 24 inches!

Snowy Day

I stayed inside today and watched it snow....

...18 inches, and it's still snowing!

So Many Entertainment Choices! 10/25/09

11 Months Old!

I'd really rather play than get my picture taken (again)!

I Love the Pumpkin Patch!

I had so much fun on our trip to the pumpkin patch today!

Here I am with mommy heading into the pumpkin patch...

I had lots of fun playing in the straw while daddy found these great pumpkins to take home. Then we even went into the corn maze, but we never found our way to the other end.

...and before we left, I even got to be a clown!!

Shopping! - 10/10/09

"Grocery shopping with fake food is a lot of fun..."

"...but what I really love is getting into the real stuff!"

Who Approved the Installation of this Gate?? - 10/10/09

My First Road Trip - 10/3/09

This is me setting out on my first road trip to visit Grandma and Grandpa....oh boy, nine hours in my carseat!

....and this is me less than 1 hour into the trip. Traveling makes a little guy tired (and a bit crabby at times).

Daddy's Birthday Means Fun for Me, Too!

More Exploring...

Exploring New Places - 9/26/09

Harrison is really interested in exploring his environment, and that includes trying to get into anything he sees...like the shoes on the stairs or the little nook beside the stairs. He actually pushed the plant stand completely out of his way to get back into the corner....

I just know he is thinking about what he can get into next in the picture below....or else he is wondering how to get his hands on the camera!

Ten Months Old!

It sometimes takes awhile to get a decent picture, and this time I think Harrison was getting a bit tired....

...."are we almost done?"

Storytime!

My Aunt Jane read me and Lion one of her favorite books from when she was little (The Snowy Day). The pictures were really pretty, but I still had trouble focusing. :)

Who needs fancy toys?

Harrison is very fascinated with opening and closing doors, including cabinet doors. We put a few things in the cabinets that he can play with, and what a fun new world that has opened up for him...

Hmmmmm.....I wonder what fun things I can find in here to play with...

Look! I found a big round plastic thing unlike (and much better than) any of my other toys....

I should check out another cabinet now and see what else is available for my amusement...these bags looks interesting....

Do you mind if I leave all of this out so I can play with it later?

The Attention Span of a 9-month Old...

Harrison couldn't decide if he was more interested in his maple teething biscuit (which he loved; he smelled like a bottle of maple syrup for the rest of the evening) or in the camera that was pointed at him. It's so funny to see his attention switch back and forth between the two in an instant...

What's going on out there? 9/7/09

I was out on the patio behind our house taking some pictures of the sky last night, and as you can see in the picture above..... Harrison really wanted to see what he might be missing.

Here's one of the pictures I took from our backyard...

Big Shoes to Fill - 8/26/09

Harrison found Kevin's shoes on the floor and seemed to think they made pretty neat 'toys'. He started rolling around with a shoe in tow by holding onto the shoestring. In the video you can see that on his first try he realizes the shoe did not make the trip with him, so he scoots back over to retrieve it and try again.....

Me and my sweet potato puffs!

I thought I should give these 'puffs' another try since they keep showing up in front of me and daddy keeps eating them...

....I had a little trouble getting them in my mouth at first

.....but, I'm thinking these things have potential; they could turn out to be lots of fun!

Those shots didn't slow me down at all!

Harrison had his 9-month check-up today and his pediatrician says he is doing great and growing well. He's still near the top of the chart for height and not far behind for weight and head circumference. A very healthy little boy. And the doctor found a tooth too! It has barely broken through the gum, but you can feel it. Harrison also got two vaccinations, but didn't mind at all and was smiling at the nurse within seconds and played at home as if nothing happened at all. Such a little trooper.

Nine Months Old!! 8/21/09

Push-ups are so much fun!

Harrison's new thing is doing 'push-ups' ...lots of push-ups! It seems as if he does it when he is trying to get to a toy or something he wants. Even though it doesn't get him any closer to what he wants, it does seem like he thinks it will turn into a mode of travel. I guess we'll see how it evolves...

What kind of food is this? 8/16/09

We tried giving Harrison a 'finger food' (melt-in-your mouth puffs), but he wasn't really into it. He first thought is was a new toy and found it very amusing...

...he finally 'pretended' to try it, but never really got it into his mouth. When we tried to put it in his mouth, he sealed his lips up very tight. Guess he's not into solids yet -- but, on the positive side, Kevin found them very tasty so at least they won't be wasted!

Me and Aunt Jane

Harrison's Aunt Jane has been visiting the states for most of the summer, but left today to return to Russia for awhile.....Harrison wants to know who's going to take him on all those long walks during the day!

I'm Such a Ham!! 8/11/09

Harrison turns into a little ham now whenever he sees a camera pointed at him -- here's his performance from yesterday...

If I could just figure out this crawling thing, I'd really be able to get into what I want! 8/11/09

I can't understand why anyone thinks I need this plastic bib when I eat?? 8/10/09

My Daddy is so FUNNY!!

When Kevin starts making silly faces and playing peek-a-boo with Harrsion, he laughs until he squeals! His laughter is definitely contagious -- just watch the video.