prelude ....

so we've invested in a jumper since all our little man wants to do is stand, stand, stand. here are a few pictures as he adjusts to his new toy, but stay tuned as his 'action shots' are to follow ...

fruit loops or cheerios, sir?

upon the recommendation of von's pediatrician, we have started cereal - and quite successfully, i might add! i was a little worried because he's totally a nursing boy and i thought he'd hate anything that had to do with a spoon feeding him. well i was wrong!! he gobbled down this new treat, and after just a few spoonfuls, von was playing 'baby bird', anxiously awaiting the next bite 'open mouth' style :)
next up, JUICE! stay tuned ....

nuk

introducing von's newest friend: the nuk.
seems like only yesterday his little soothie pacifier looked HUGE on his itty bitty face in the hospital, and now he's moving on to the big boy binki (cousin haydn would be proud)!
seriously, 4 months tomorrow ... seriously??!?! where does the time go?

chambersburg

what an adventure, what an adventure! this past weekend, we went to chambersburg to visit some of our dearest lecom pals. von had an amazing time playing with gavin, meeting missa & phil, and staring down the furballs (aka the cats). this crew has many MANY trips & memories to be had in the future .... and you just never know when a new addition could be joining too!!

jonah & the whale

von has fallen in love with his mobile. he will lay in his crib and just coo away, sometimes even putting himself back to sleep. good investment, mommy & daddy!

trick-or-treat

our little penguin did well for his first halloween. lots of commotion with trick-or-treaters ringing the doorbell, which made ollie girl bark bark bark, which made von a little nervous. he was a tad more interested in the pumpkin light than he was the costumes. oh well, great effort for his first year cause next year he'll be running around the neighborhood .. wonder what he'll be??? hmmm, 364 days to decide!

watch this, mommy

von also enjoys playing 'peek-a-boo/lets see if i can get this whole blanket in my mouth'. i know im a biased opinion, but i just think these pics are too cute. oh, such a happy boy!!