I am getting more and more independent all the time!  I been working on crawling this month... so far, I can go backwards pretty well, but I'm still working on going forwards.  I kind of hop with my knees like a frog - Mom thinks it's cute.

The big thing this month is eating.  I really like eating big people food - not my baby food.   At Thanksgiving I grabbed a handful of mashed sweet potatoes from Daddy's plate.   Whenever I see anyone eating, I want what they've got!   I like to chew on celery, bell pepper, salty tortilla chips and french fries... Of course just to gum, not to eat.   I do eat mashed cantaloupe, grapes, pears and anything else that Mom and Dad can mash up really well for me.   And, I prefer the regular oatmeal to the baby stuff.   It has a more interesting texture I like to feel with my tongue.




Raking the leaves with Daddy!





Waiting at Target to get my 6 months portraits taken.
I am a very patient boy!











In the "Space" exam room at Dr. G's office for my 6 month check-up.
I weighed 24 lbs. 2oz. and was 29 inches long!









I can stand a little by myself!







Daddy is tickling me and it makes me laugh!



Getting dressed... (Can you tell I really love my milk?!?)



Pretty baby!







We had some really warm weather for November (in the 70's) so we put on shorts and went for a walk!











Making a 6 month old handprint.

















At the Festival of Trees with Daddy!









Santa came to the Festival of Trees --- in a big sleigh-car!



All Heart!





































With my Grandma Lisa!   She came for a visit on December 2, 2003.











My Baby Dedication at Church on December 6, 2003.
Pastor Bray is announcing my name and praying for me.