~Midweek Madness~

Happy Wednesday!  Tonight I have a hair appointment and I can't wait!  The last scheduled appointment I had was for September when the hurricane hit and it got cancelled.  That being said, I think the last time I got my hair done was July, so I need an update!

~This Sunday we have family pictures scheduled with Tracy Marshall!  While I can take decent pictures of Rowen, we kind of sort of need some family pictures, especially for our Christmas cards!  The weather for Sunday is looking like sunny in the mid-60s, which sounds perfect.  I haven't exactly picked out outfits, but we still have a few days.  Any good color combo suggestions?

~This past weekend we had an impromptu dinner over at friend the Black's house, and it was great fun! Hanging out with them makes me miss Kelley and Laura a little less!  They have one of the prettiest yards I have ever seen so I decided to snap a few pictures of Rowen, who wasn't exactly happy about having his picture taken....

And this is Rowen sitting with Yellow Dog, he is pretty awesome......

~Sunday night we watched Real Housewives of New Jersey.  The reunions always stress me out and this seasons was no different.  And even though I claim to dislike the drama, obviously I secretly love it and will be watching part two this week!

~Right now I am wearing Essie Master Plan.  While I love the color, today at work I realized it is pretty much the same color as the keyboard I type on at work.  I think I'm gonna have to change up colors for work days and push the Master Plan for the weekends.

~Lastly this past weekend this little guy started commando crawling across the living room!  He doesn't really use his legs at all and gets around on his strong little arms.  Up until late Sunday he didn't attempt to come off the carpet but this picture shows someone is getting brave.  And yes ladies, I do hang out in my diaper sometimes...  

Hope you all are having a great week!

~Six Months Old~

Dear Rowen,

Last week you turned six months old.  I waited until today to write about it since yesterday we took you for your six month well baby appointment (I'll get to that in a minute).  We can't believe you are six months old.  The entire ride home I replayed the day you were born in my head, and I don't know how its possible that those memories are still so vivid and yet so much time has passed.  Your personality is blooming more and more each day, and you keep your dad and I laughing a lot!

Yesterday you weighed 18lbs 14oz (70th percentile) and were 27in (70th percentile).  I don't remember what the exact measurement was but your head was in the 90th percentile, which the doctor assured us was very normal.  You got another round of shots, and I must say we were pretty surprised because you did great with them! Only a few whimpers and you were over them!

The biggest change for you this month was starting a new daycare.  You adjusted very well to the new place and I think you enjoy having more babies around and you smile everyday when we drop you off and pick you up.  The new schedule has affected your sleep a little so you usually either go to bed by six or take a long nap when we get home.  You almost always fall asleep in the car on the ride home, and I love looking back in the rear view mirror to see you passed out surrounded by your toys.

With the new daycare, you have also had your first cold.  Your brother and sister ate the hospital nose sucker and we have been on the hunt for a similar one since then.  You have remained our happy bubbly boy throughout the cold, but its pretty gross when we hear you suck the snot back up into your nose.  (TMI? Probably...)

You continue to try new baby foods at daycare, but at home you have pretty much stopped eating solids for  me.  Your pediatrician suggested we start feeding you with us so we will try that tonight. You still take your daily four to five bottles of ten ounces each time!

You sat up this month, scoot everywhere you can, and if you can't get there by commando crawling, you will roll yourself there.  I swear you do not sit still for a second these days.  The living room has pretty much become play central for you and we are working to keep J & L out of there so you can play.  Speaking of J & L, you LOVE them!  Every time you see them you get a big grin and they smoother you with kisses.  I know its only a matter of time before you will be throwing them food from your high chair.

A few firsts this month:

1. YoBaby
2. Dodgers Game
3. Sitting Up

Happy six months Chicken Little, we love you so much, its been the best half year of our lives!!!

~Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin~

Yesterday we decided to make our way to the pumpkin patch!  One of the guys I work with recommended Belvedere Plantation, and it did not disappoint!  If you live anywhere near Fredricksurg, Virginia and have a child over a year old, I highly recommend it!

It took us a little over an hour to get there, and when we left our house there was a slight chill.  That was not the case when we got to plantation, it was HOT!  We were all dressed for fall when we should of been wearing shorts and flip flops!  I ended up getting sunburned, but it gave us a little knowledge about Rowen's skin.  I know he should of been wearing sunscreen but I didn't realize it was going to be as hot it was.  Either way I think we discovered that his skin takes after Rudy and isn't hyper sensitive like mine.  While I got a nice deep pink, Rowen doesn't even look like he was outside.  This will make life easier for him and for me down the line....

Rowen wasn't too keen on smiling while we were at the plantation, but we walked around, saw the farm animals, and enjoyed some freshly made lemonade.  On our way to the plantation we passed another pumpkin patch that didn't require taking a hayride out to the pumpkins so we decided to pick up our pumpkins there.

I decided this was the sheep version of my Lola, it wouldn't leave me alone...

The only family picture of the day, notice grumpy pants....

I know it was mean of me to take a picture of him pouting, but I couldn't resist...

Before heading to pumpkin patch #2, we stopped at Sonic.  I have a deep love of Sonic, but the one in Fredericksburg is the closest one to me.  I know this because when I was pregnant I may or may not of looked this up on several occasions.  So for lunch we indulged, and it was heavenly!

At the second pumpkin patch, which I think was better suited for us this year since Rowen couldn't enjoy most of the activities as Belvedere plantation, we found some great pumpkins!  We ended up getting a tall one, a round one, and three little ones for Rowen, Jack, and Lola.

They also had a great display of pumpkins where I was able to sit Rowen and get a few smiles...

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are enjoying the warm weather!!

~Saturday Morning Scene~

I'm linking up today for Katie's Saturday Morning Scene.  Today Mr. Rowen discovered grass....and Lola discovered rolling on Rowen in the grass...enjoy!!

Hope you all are enjoying the long weekend!!!