Christmas Tree

While we were in PA, we decided to pick out a Christmas tree. We went to a local tree farm that Mimi and Popi get their tree from. This year, Ryan decided I was NOT aloud to pick out a tree that was taller than him. We were able to find something that was large enough for and about the same height as Ryan. Maybe we will be able to put the angel on top this year! We will see once we get it home and in the house,...

Santa

We decided to visit Santa while we were in PA. Mimi and Popi even came along. This year we didn't have any tears! Luke sat on Santa's lap and really liked the puff on the end of his hat. Caitlynn didn't sit on Santa's lap this year but she did tell him she wanted a "pink bike". When we were leaving, Caitlynn said: "Why didn't Santa give me a bike?" She didn't quite understand the idea that Santa would bring her gifts later on!

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving day in PA at Grandmom Harbold's house. Caitlynn loved helping with the leaf raking. It was fun to see the Harbold family and it was the first time some of them got to see Luke in person. They couldn't get over how big he was (just like his Daddy, some said!). Luke tried mashed potatoes and turkey for the first time and loved both! He even discovered his highchair tray went up and down and loved playing with it as seen in the video below. We were thankful to be able to celebrate with family!

9 Months Old

Luke is 9 months old and we can't believe how fast this past month has flown by! He has continued with the same napping and sleeping patterns as last month. He now has a new eating pattern as he is down to three 7 oz bottles. He has a bottle at 5:00am, breakfast at 8:30am, bottle at 10:30am, lunch at 1:00om, a snack at 4:00ish pm, dinner at 5:30pm and a bottle at 7:00pm. This month, lunch has tried the following foods: peaches, spaghetti, cantaloupe and pretzel sticks. He started drinking water in a sippy cup with his lunch and dinner, which he loves! Luke 1st tooth finally broke through and now it makes sense as to why he has been a little crabby lately! He looks so cute with his one bottom tooth!

This month, Luke figured out he could hold his own bottle. He doesn't do it all the time and isn't ready to take a bottle yet without being held by someone. He has made many growths in his motor abilities. He started to crawl and has gotten fast quite quickly! He is able to sit up from a lying position and is now pulling himself up on everything! It isn't uncommon for us to find him standing in his crib after his naps.

This month, Luke got to dress up twice! We held the Mom's Group Halloween party and went trick-or-treating with the Birrane's on Halloween. Luke was a dragon this year,a costume made by Nonna! We can't wait to celebrate his first Thanksgiving and for him to get a taste of turkey!

Hunt Valley and Hannah

Mike, Jill, and Hannah made the trip to PA to visit Mimi and Popi. We were able to meet them in Hunt Valley for lunch. We loved getting some cuddle time with Hannah and seeing how much she has grown in the past 6 weeks. It was fun spending some extra time with family!

Luke Vs The Stairs

Luke has been on the move ever since he discovered he can crawl. He buzzes all around the house and tries to pull up on everything! He recently has had a high interest in the stairs and has made attempts to climb them but hasn't been very successful. Here he is on one of his best efforts: