8 months old & Opening Day

Mitchell is 8 months old today. I can't believe he has been with us for that long. Time sure is flying. Here is what the big brother is up to...

• He loves anything that is not a toy, especially the remote control and shoes


• He loves to eat solid foods, he is great at "chewing" table food- mashed potatoes are his favorite.


• He is trying so hard to walk. He can stand by himself for about 5 seconds.


• He lowers himself to the ground instead of just plopping to the floor when he is tried of standing.


• He talks non-stop, sometimes I think he is trying to sing.


• He loves taking a bath-but if I put a washcloth in the bath tub with him it scares him when it floats toward him.


• He plays really well. He will spend thirty minutes playing by himself. I love to watch him play with his toys.


• He loves his daddy, they are the best of friends!


• He loves to swing outside in his swing or at the park.


• He loves my hair. He is constantly pulling it and he thinks it is hilarious when I scream.

Mitchell has brought so much joy to our lives. I can't wait for him to meet his brother or sister. Here are some pictures of our little guy.

This is Mitchell's new favorite place to hang out. He has just discovered the curtains.

He also loves playing under his jumper.

He brings toys under there and will sit and play forever.

Mitchell and I went to his very first Ranger's Baseball game on Opening Day. My dad went with us and it was a great father and son outing! He loved the stadium sooooo much to look at and be amazed by. He was very sleepy on the way out and by the time we got to the car he was out. He had his first taste of a hot dog bun, which he loved and had such a great time. This will probably become a fun tradition with us and it was even more special that my dad got to go with us. Here are a couple of pictures of Mitchell at his first ball game. Happy 8 months Mitchell!

-Stephen