Day 207

Further proof that we have the best baby in the entire world? Colton managed to make it through 6 hours of football today, and aside from taking a couple cat naps, was perfectly happy and playful the entire time. Obviously the return of Big Ben and the Steeler victory helped to fuel Colton's good mood, but all of the attention and love seemed to help as well, as he loved every second of his football Sunday.

Day 206

Colton had a perfect fall Saturday today! He awoke happy to find Dad was back home and ready to play. After a morning spent honing his crawling, sitting up, and screaming skills, Colton was off to the pumpkin patch to get pumpkins for his first Halloween. There was a lot there that Colton couldn't quite do yet, but he is most definitely looking forward to the petting zoo, hayride, and pony rides next year (or mom is)! After the pumpkin patch, Colton went out to lunch with mom and dad, where he delighted the entire restaurant with his screaming. Afterwards, it was back home to rest up for a night out to dinner with Uncle Jordan and Aunt Stephanie.

Day 205

With Dad's flight not scheduled to get in until late tonight, Mom and Colton decided to have a little shopping spree after work/babysitting. The night turned into a shopping excursion mostly for Colton, who did desperately need some fall spiffiness. The most exciting part was Colton getting his first pair of real shoes; he even had to get his feet measured by the nice lady, and walked out (well, got rolled out) with his first pair of Keds! (Mom was so excited) When Colton and mom got home, Colton decided to show off his developing locomotive skills. While we still can't say he is "crawling," per se, he is able to push and scoot his way forward now, and is thisclose to crawling.

Day 204

Colton had a nice surprise today...Meme came to the babysitter's house to pick him up and let him spend the day with her instead of at the babysitter's. After playing with Meme (and Papa some), Colton picked mom up to got out to dinner with everyone. He showed off by sitting like a big boy in his high chair and attempting to pick up bread pieces for the whole dinner...it's amazing how entertaining that was for mom, Meme, and Papa!

Day 203

Colton had a pretty typical day, but was sad to come home and learn that dad was out of town for a couple of days (mom had known for quite some time that it was coming, but kept it a secret from Colton so as not to prematurely upset him!). He trooped through the night, though, even with Chipper repeatedly stealing his Cheerios from his tray, and kept mom company until hitting the sack.

Days 201 and 202

Colton was lucky enough to spend his Monday at home with his dad. The babysitter was closed for Columbus Day, and mom had parent-teacher conferences to attend to all day, so Colton and dad got to spend the day lounging around the house recovering from Uncle Jordan's wedding (mom was very jealous). Today, though, it was back to business as normal with Colton spending his day at the babysitter, followed by a quick trip to the JCC, and then home for dinner, a bath, and a little bit of playtime. Colton is really enjoying his bath time these days, delighting at all the splashes he can make!

Day 200!

Today was 10-10-10, and therefore, Uncle Jordan and Aunt Stephanie's long-awaited wedding day. Colton was very happy to get all spiffed up and join in the festivities. Instead of trying to explain to you all the fun he had, he figured he would just show it to you in pictures: