6 months going on 7!

Our little bean ain't so little anymore! He's eating solid foods, moving around the floor at high speeds (not quite crawling but very close to it), laughing out loud ALL the time, and still as giant as ever. He'll be 7 months old on the 13th...unbelievable. It has been a wonderful 7 months and we love him more and more every day. He brings us such joy and appreciation for life and we miss him when he naps or when we're out on dates.

He took his first flight to FL in August. On his 6 month bday he took his first swim and took to it like the Aquarius that he is. We also got him baptized while we were there and he had quite an audience to witness it: Granny and Grampa, Jesse, Rick, Myra, the boys, Melissa, Aaron, Nancy, Buck and even Jason! Nancy brought the family's Christening gown that has been used for centuries. My great grandfather wore it and every generation since has worn it as well (including me!) so Lex was able to join the crew. He looked like a beautiful doll and we were honored to have the dress be part of the ceremony. He was baptized by Father Sorvillo, who is also baptized Gabe, his bro, and several Doran cousins. It turned out being a magical little event! Then we all went back to our condo by the sea and had a fun brunch to celebrate!

We started him on solid foods about a week before we went to FL...mainly just rice cereal at first. Now he's enjoying pureed peas, zucchini, yellow squash and sweet potatoes! We're making it all on our own and it actually tastes pretty good! (thanks Jillian and Melissa for the great babyfood cook books).

He's more alert every day and really looks more like a 14 month old than a 7 monther. He has discovered his love for swings so Gabe and I take him to the Promenade in Bklyn Heights almost every day so he can laugh and feel the wind on his face! I sometimes think it's more fun for Mom and Dad than it is for him! ;)

He's talking up a storm...lots of Da Da Das and Ma Ma Mas but he doesn't really know what that means. We just keep saying it so he's picked up on it and enjoys the sound. He also loves Sesame Street....I really wanted to avoid TV but sometimes we simply need it! So he's watched a little Sesame St and it makes him smile. And it gives us a tiny break.

I think that's really it. Obviously there has been lots of activity but too much to list. It's all good and wonderful and we love the little Lexman. He's a dream!