This month we have taken full advantage of being able to walk to our neighborhood playground. We like to walk to the playground at least once a day if the weather allows. We take a blanket and sit, have some snacks and then usually swing and go down the slides. Robert's favorite thing to do is swing! Not only does Robert seem to enjoy himself but it also is a really nice outing for me during the day.
Robert is 7 months old (10/23)!!
He is sitting up and crawling FAST! He is the happiest boy with the cutest thigh rolls. We have to keep an extra close eye on him these days since he likes to crawl over to both the front door and back door, knell and then pull himself up... whew, so much for sitting with our morning coffee.
Robert laughs at silly noises that both Rob and I like to make- kissy noises, tongue clucking noises, and also when we blow raspberries. He likes to play peek-a-boo and swing at our neighborhood playground. Rob and I love when Robert is crawling around and the first thing we see is his little head pop around the corner. His two favorite books right now are "If I were a Dinosaur" and "Farmy Farm".
I had a wonderful 33rd birthday! It was a day filled with lots of family and friends, which was perfect.
I got to start the day by enjoying delcious cinnamon buns with my boys! A family tradition I have done ever since I can remember.
Robert very much enjoyed "reading" (eating) my cards.
My sister-in-law Katie watched Robert for a few hours in the morning, so I could have some "me" time. It was such a thoughtful gift and really meant a lot! I went to Starbucks and got my birthday coffee and then roamed around Target enjoying simply being able to browse through all the sections without feeling rushed on a "schedule". Robert loved his time with Auntie Katie and his cousins Ben and Rosie too, so it was a win-win for all!
(Not technically for my birthday) but amazing nonetheless.... my best friends from grad school, Molly, Jordan and their son, Foster came into town for the weekend to celebrate W&M Homecoming. It was really sweet & special to see our boys together! We went to the playground and enjoyed going to the W&M football game on Saturday. Robert was a trooper at the game. He wasn't quire sure what to make of the loud cheering.
Sunday we had ice cream cake and family over to our house for a causal birthday celebration including hot dogs, football, and lots of happy kids running around - Eleanor, Jane, Ben, Rosie, Charlie, Tripp, Ben & baby Robert. It was so neat to see the kids from both sides of the family all play together. It literally was exactly what I wanted... family time & fun!
