So, David is 7-months-old now. It’s crazy how fast time flies. A lot has happened in the last 2 months. Where to start…
Well, David and I started attending a playgroup once a week. It’s a lot of fun seeing David interact with other babies his age and I know it will just increase as the months pass. Also, it’s great for me to get some interaction time with other moms too!
For the 4th of July we went to OH and visited my grandparents. We also got to visit with my parents who were visiting that weekend too. We had a chance to see a lot of extended family on my Dad’s side at a picnic on July 3rd, unfortunately, David went to bed before the fireworks on the 4th. So, we think maybe next year will be his first fireworks display.
We’ve also had some visitors over the last few months. Chip’s oldest sister (Leigh) and family came to visit. We had a lot of fun playing games and visiting some of the sights around Lafayette. We went to Prophetstown State Park and looked at a Sears-Robuck house, which was kind of neat. Also, David got to go to his first water park while they were here too. Although, he spent all of his time under the umbrella. The water was a bit cold for him.
Also, Chip’s youngest sister (Teresa) visited us with her friend Elizabeth. They had a lot of fun playing with David and playing games with us. We also went to our first PYFA (Purdue Young Faculty Association) event at a local microbrewery while they were here…we left David home with a baby-sitter. We had such a great time during their visit.
In addition, I got a chance to take David to the Indianapolis Zoo in August and see my Mom and my Aunt Dianna and family. David did pretty well at the zoo and he REALLY liked the big fish tank with all of the colorful fish.
At the end of August, David and I flew (yes, he took his first plane ride) to N.C. to celebrate my Dad’s 60th birthday a little early. He did great on the plane and even slept part of the way. For the weekend, my parents rented a beach house in Carolina Beach for my whole family. So, David had his first trip to the beach too. He actually liked the water. I think it was a lot warmer than the pools he had been in. He also fell asleep on my lap a few times while we were sitting on the beach. He had a good time “playing” with his cousins too. I think Alex (my 5-year-old nephew) and Sara (my 2-year-old niece) had more fun playing with him! He did great on the flight home too…he slept the whole way!
In terms of development, David has gotten really good at sitting up. He’s also had his first taste of baby food. He’s a pretty good eater while he’s still hungry, but he fusses a lot when we first put him in the high chair. Hopefully, he’ll get a little happier about the high chair soon. Also, his first tooth is showing. We’re hoping this comes through quickly so maybe the “teething” he’s been experiencing will subside a little. He’s becoming more interactive with us and his toys, so I’m excited about getting him some new toys soon.
I guess that’s about it for now. I hope you enjoy the recent pictures.
