Calvin loves to eat!

Calvin has a great appetite, and eats three meals a day with some snacks in between. It took a while for his stomach to get used to solids, but he is doing pretty well with them now. We are practicing using a cup, but have a ways to go before he masters drinking out of one.

To help with some digestion 'issues', we tried prunes... Unfortunately, prunes turned out to be the only food he hasn't liked so far!

He prefers green beans, peas, and of course, squash.

He got more on his face then in his mouth this time!

Somehow he'll manage to dodge an incoming spoon and wear it instead.

Dinner's done for Calvin, and he waits in his saucer for us to finish up with ours.


He giggles and laughs as he plays Peek-a-boo!

Visit from Gee-Gee and Pop-Pop

Earlier this Month we were very happy to have Gee-Gee and Pop-Pop for a visit. Calvin had a great time playing with them, socializing, and showing them what a big boy he has grown into.

He can balance himself on his feet with the support of a table, or in this case, Daddy!

Everyone had such a good time!

Yippie!

Three generations of Ehle Men!

Gee-Gee and Pop-Pop brought some clothes and books, and a couple things that are still wrapped for christmas too!

And boy, does Calvin loves to hear stories!

Mom and Calvin enjoying a book together!

Calvin didn't want his visitors to go,

but he knows he'll see them soon!

Calvin tried on his new snow suit that Dad picked out for the first time too, getting ready to play in the snow.

Gotta love the faux fur collar!

Let it snow!

Happy Halloween!

Calvin loved looking at the leaves falling off the trees around his house. He and Mommy had a good time talking about the seasons.

And then he learned about Halloween. Mommy and Daddy told Calvin to pick out a pumpkin, which they would carve for him on Halloween.

Calvin thought about it for a few minutes...

And decided that this was the pumpkin for us!

We named it Ichabod.

And played until it was time to get our costumes on.

Calvin got a great pumpkin costume from Grandma and Grandpa (thank you!), and he put it on with a smile.

Daddy put on his matching pumpkin hat, and Calvin was ready to go to the Halloween parade!

Take me to the parade, Daddy!

Isn't he the cutest pumpkin ever?!

"Happy Halloween everyone!!!
Let's carve the pumpkin now."

So Daddy cut the top off of the pumpkin, and began carving the face. Here he is putting on a few finishing touches.

Mommy roasted the pumpkin seeds, Mmmm.

And wallah - Ichabod, the scary pumpkin!

Wooooaaaahhhh!

Catching up with Calvin

We've been so busy the past month, and Calvin has done so much. He began eating solid foods, and has tried homemade applesauce, as well as peas and bananas. He is sitting up for long periods of time, and is trying to crawl (though he hasn't been able to lift his chest and butt off of the ground at the same time yet).

Calvin misses all of you so much!

He really loves to eat his rice cereal! He usually gets most of it in his mouth now...

This is Calvin with his favorite tasty treat - frozen bananas.

Mmmm!

He loves playing with his blocks, although he can't quite stack them himself yet.


We've all been enjoying the sunny fall days here in Vermont.


Calvin's hair is getting long, Daddy can even part it for him now!

One of his favorite things to do is to play with Daddy, and they laugh a lot together.

And so does Mommy.

He also likes hanging out with Mommy's old teddy bear, Mama Bear. Calvin is getting really good at controlling his hand's motions, and he goes for noses often.

Got your nose, Mama Bear!

Calvin gets a present!

Calvin got a gift in the mail recently. He was really excited to get mail (he likes going to the mailbox just like Charlie Brown)! Here is the video of him opening his gift. Calvin's parents know that his blog needs updating, and this is the first installment. There will be more to come shortly!

All about Calvin

Calvin is an amazing baby, with lots of energy and calmness about him all at once. It is so much fun seeing him grow. For all of you who are seeing him grow with us, here are some new pictures:

Sometimes Calvin can be serious...

But a lot of times he is light-hearted. He likes to spend time in his saucer, and reaches out to test the gadgets.

Calvin reaches for his toes, and does a good job sitting up. He gets lots of practice, but isn't ready to do it all by himself yet, so Daddy gives him a hand.

Calvin is very interested in the world around him.


He is amused by familiar faces, and loves to smile at them.

He likes to make everyone smile along with him. And who could resist?!

And then, he gets really excited and shakes his legs around.


In this he's chatting and playing with his musical pack-n-play friends: