Yesterday I told you I was hoping for a special treat to celebrate my six-month b-day, like maybe more bananas or something. I didn’t want to set the expectation bar too high. Well, guess what,
I got the best surprise present of all! Daddy and I met Mommy for lunch! Yippee!

Then Daddy and I came home and we played and chatted and it was just the best day!

Birthdays are so great. I think turning seven months should be just as special, don’t you?

I can’t believe I’m six months old today! A year ago Mommy was so worried about me but hey look at me now!

I’m hoping for lots of special treats today. Maybe even an
extra helping of peas. No matter, it’s going to be a great day.

I even got my banner updated in honor of my big day. Soon
I’ll be sitting up all by myself and I can’t wait!

Happy birthday to me!

I’ve been listening to the weather report. They’re saying we might get a lot of snow this weekend. A blizzard! My first one!

I’m really excited cause maybe I’ll get to use my new sled that Santa brought me.  Yippee!

Now that’s a thought to chew on.

I’m starting to get the hang of this food thing. Every couple of days
I get to try a new one and so far they (bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes) have all been yummy.

Today it was peas.  Hmmm…those did not look auspicious
(hey, points for the SAT word)!

But you know what?! I liked them!

Although I will say

I still like my fingers best!

This is going to be a good week for ole Lukey Luke.

Mommy has been away paartaying it up all weekend, and now she’s going to be gone a few more days for work. Busy girl, you know. 😉

I can tell my Daddy is so tired from watching me all weekend that he’s gonna let me do whatever I want hehe. Like tear up the place. But hmmm, maybe not cause then that’s more for him to clean up before Mommy comes home. Darn.

Lesson to all of you fellow babies out there  – follow my lead and wear ’em down. You’ll have them on your own terms like me.

And yep, I  cheered on the Pats and Tommy Boy to a W
on Saturday! Denver next!

Daddy and I are holding down the fort this weekend. Mommy is off to a wild party on the left coast.

    Wait, you mean I’m not coming?!

But, it’s ok. I have lots of toys to keep  me busy.

We’ll miss you Mommy, and try not to have tooooo much fun
without us.

And remember what happens in Napa stays in Napa!

I’m learning so many new things every day.
So many, that sometimes I forget my own name.

Good thing Mommy took care of that.

Mommy has been working very hard to get me to like this
new toy called Sophie the Giraffe.

I agree, she’s kinda cute, but I don’t get all the hubbub about her. Seems like just one more toy. Is it because all the cool kids have it, because it’s chic, or because it’s French? Hmmm I decided I needed to do some research to check her out:

“Sophie la Girafe,” was first made in Paris in 1961, and came to the USA in 2000, at the behest of Helene Dumoulin-Montgomery. At first, the French expat couldn’t convince anyone to take the imported animals —both Toys R Us and FAO Schwarz rejected the teether, deeming it too expensive. But for Teri Weiss, who sells $500 infant dresses at the Elegant Child boutique in Beverly Hills, the cost was not a concern. In 2002, Weiss started placing Sophie in the gift baskets she creates for Hollywood stars. Thanks to celebrity endorsements such as Kate Hudson, Weiss was eventually selling 125 giraffes per day. Today over 500,000 Sophies are sold each year.

I still wasn’t buying it. I’m my own guy and not going to just follow along. But I had to give Sophie a chance to see why everyone loves her so much. And you know what, they’re right! She’s made of really soft rubber, her neck and legs are easy to grab, and her funny noise makes me laugh. I can’t wait to chew her horns that supposedly will soothe my gums when my teeth come in.

Now I’m on the Sophie bandwagon.

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As usual, Mommy knows best!

Doing a 5-month check to check my Mommy twin.

Yep, it’s pretty obvious where I came from. I hope I get Mommy’s personality and smarts too. Not sure about the love of wine, but the ice cream obsession is good with me.

I always give my toys a thorough inspection my before playing
with them.

I have to make sure they are: educational, fun, safe, stimulating my imagination and creativity, encouraging my inquisitiveness and resourcefulness, are a tool for learning, challenging but not frustrating,  inviting repeated use, involving my interaction, addressing my emerging skills and developing my needs.

Whew…and I thought toys were supposed to be relaxing.
I’d rather play with Mommy’s high heels (see background) anyway. No instructions necessary.