Happy Fall!!!

Awww...look at our little punkin-head!!!

We were on our way to Dr. Goebel's office yesterday, and it was so crisp and cool that it really felt like fall! Anthony would hardly sit still for me...He was too busy crawling to the edge of the sidewalk and pulling up the grass!

So, he got 2 vaccines, and on top of that he has his first tooth popping through the bottom gumline, so he's not feeling very well today. :( Hopefully we can lay low for a bit and get back on track quickly!

Enjoy!!!

Like Father, Like Son

Courtesy of Ma Mammina, here's the picture of Mario I made reference to in my earlier posting. Identical expressions!!! I guess it's confirmed who Anthony takes after the most!!!

Here's Anthony's pic again so you can compare!!!

6 Month Checkup

Here are Anthony's stats for his 6 month checkup...

Weight: 15lbs, 70z (20%)
Height: 26 3/4 inches (60%)
Head circumference: 41cm (3%)

He's functioning at the level of a baby between 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 months! Big boy!!!
So, we'll go back in to the office next week to get a couple more shots (including the flu vaccine).
Then, we don't have to go back until his 9 month checkup!!!

Here's a picture of his silly grin.

Oh, and by the way, he's finally babbling some bababa's!!!

"Uncle" John Comes to Visit

Here's a pic of Anthony and John Blake...he came to visit us on Friday. They seemed to hit it off pretty well, wouldn't you say?

John is beginning his own company/ministry called TBCC (Teambuilding, Coaching, and Consulting). Their mission is to assist Christian education leaders to more effective ministry by understanding their unique role within the Body of Christ. Over 80% of churched students from Christian schools fall away from the Lord when they go to college. His hope is that through his ministry, he can help to lower this statistic. Please be in prayer for him, and if you are interested in financially supporting him, let me know, and I'll get you in touch with him.

Saying Goodbye

This very well may be the last picture of our thumb sucking. We are limiting the pacifier to night time only, and both daddy and mommy are being persistent in redirecting Anthony's hands to a toy when the thumb starts going into the mouth. (Some days Anthony is more persistent than both of us!!! haha!) However, we couldn't resist one last picture of it because it is just too darn cute! I think there's a picture of Mario when he was about this age sucking his thumb with the same irresistable expression on his face!!!

Sitting Yesterday/Sitting Today

Sitting on the sofa yesterday

Sitting on the changing table today

Okay, he's growing so fast even I can hardly keep up!!!

Any textbooks you have shoved in a closet?

Mandy??? Anyone?

Just go to www.cash4books.net and enter the isbn number (on the back of the book) to see if they will buy it back from you. They specialize in textbooks, but I think you can luck up with other books too. If they are buying it back, they pay for shipping, so it's a great way to make a little extra cash!!! I think you need to have a paypal account. We just did this with a couple of books Mario wasn't using anymore and got about $30!!!

And, yes, I got this idea off of moneysavingmom.com!!! :)

Good Luck!