A tooth, a bowl and a cousin

Saturday was a big day in my life as I woke up all kinds of angry. You see, there was this little white thing, not to mention mom's and that mustached guy's fingers, in my mouth this morning. It hurt like a roll off the couch. I pitched a fit until mom gave me something out of a dropper and dad gave me some pills that I took with a shot of bourbon. These new things suck.

And to make things worse, mom made me eat with a spoon today. I have seen the mustached guy eat like that for a while. Man, he can put down some pudding. I did OK for a first-timer, I guess, but mom and that chimneysweep really were laughing hard.

After a while dad came back from vacation and I heard that I had a new cousin. Dad's brother had a little boy last night. His name is Finn. He is a pipsqeak compared to me, but I guess I do have chubby thighs. Man this cereal tastes like old socks, but it sure makes me regular.

Fall is here!

Since it is officially fall, I decided I wanted to get some of those cute "pumpkin patch" photos of Wells! So, mom and I went on Saturday to the St. Giles pumpkin patch armed with our cameras. 30 minutes later, we had a bunch of pictures of the top of Wells' head! I think he was so mesmerized by the pumkins he didn't want to look up at the camera!

Wells rolled over - and mommy missed it!

Our big news is that Wells rolled over for the first time this morning! Unfortunately, I totally missed it! I stayed in bed while Bill went to get Wells from the crib, and he rolled from his tummy to his back to say hello to Daddy! I knew he was so close to doing it, and I am sad I missed it. I tried later to get him to do it again with no luck. In other news, we introduced rice cereal on Monday. People have been suggesting it as a way of getting Wells to sleep through the night again, and I finally caved in. I tried to feed him with a spoon, and it was hilarious! I don't think he actually ate more than half a spoonful! I laughed at him the whole time, but it sure was cute!

Wells' Dedication

On Sunday, September 20, we dedicated Wells at Earle Street Baptist Church. It was a beautiful ceremony, and it was such a special time for us and our family. Thanks to all of those who came to support us! We were a little worried because the service was right about time for Wells to eat, so I thought he might be fussy. But, we fed him a little before and he did great! He really was an angel through the whole thing, and even laughed through Stephen's prayer! Of course, Bill and I forgot the camera, so thanks to Aunt Megan for taking such great pictures for us!

Sitting in the pew waiting for our part of the service.

Perfectly at ease as Stephen paraded Wells around the church.

Posing with mom and dad... sometimes I get distracted by things besides the camera!

He was still in a great mood after the service was over! Wells loves to fly!

Am I cute or what?? Our previous pastor and his wife sent us this darling bib. It says "Jesus Loves Me" so I thought it was perfect for the occasion!

Cruising into month 4!

Wells has passed the three month mark! We celebrated his three month "birthday" last Saturday, and we have lots of new things to talk about! He did not have an official three month checkup with the doctor, but I took him in for a weight check. He weighs 13 pounds, 9.5 ounces, which puts him in the 53rd percentile for weight. And, he was 25 1/4 inches long, which is 86th percentile for height! I cannot believe how quickly he is growing. He is just getting bigger before our eyes!

This is the giraffe that Aunt Sarah made for Wells. He is fascinated by it!

We put Wells in his "Bebe pod" (like a Bumbo but different) for the first time this week. He is almost big enough to sit up in it! He was just leaning a bit to the side. But, he enjoyed sitting in it for awhile!

What could Wells possibly be so interested in?? Why, the television, of course! I would like to point out that he was fussing at me just seconds before the tv caught his attention. Immediate quiet!

He really is a happy baby, and I love to see him smile! He is just starting to laugh out loud, but I have only heard it a couple of times!

Wells loves to play peek-a-boo!
His favorite toy right now is his burp cloth (or his bib).

Already learning to read - turning the pages on his own!

Naked Baby Dance!

Don't worry... he's not actually naked in this video! This is the "dance" that Wells often does when we are changing his diaper or his clothes. Bill has termed it the "naked baby dance" and it is so cute! Be patient with the video - Wells doesn't like to perform on command, so it takes several seconds for him to actually start dancing!

11 weeks and growing!

We've been very busy these last few weeks, and Mr. Wells is growing so fast. Bill started work August 3, and I started August 13. Wells started daycare at the Bob Jones CDC on August 14. He seems to enjoy the people there, he is always happy when I pick him up, and I have been very happy with them there! The ladies that take care of him are really sweet, and they always tell me how much they enjoy him (especially his smile!) Here are a few pictures of what we've been up to!

Cousin Matthew wanted to play ball with Wells!

Look at me stylin' in my robe!

Sometimes I sleep in the strangest positions!

I love my daddy!

I'm getting so big!

So happy after a bath!

We went for our first walk in the carrier the other day. Wells wasn't quite sure what to think of it. He had a death grip on the side most of the walk!