Little Underwood, Big Harte

Thanks to Auntie and Norm for their first visit to Phoenix! They overlapped with Stefan one night, but came this weekend to help out while he was traveling for work. We had a great time, and Gavin now keeps asking for them every morning. They were able to explore some of the city while the kids were at daycare for the first few days, then the weekend we jammed in lots of activities from the zoo to the pumpkin patch to the pool and dinner out. See you guys again soon!  They're here! Checking out the new Halloween books from G&G H.  Long plane ride was worth it to snuggle a sleeping baby. It has a calming effect. C did great helping Z go to sleep all weekend. So cute! Guest bedtime story readers are the best. Bubble party! Proud of his new Lego he built. The zoo had tons of Lego animals - all quite impressive. Sister sister! "Gergrilla" Much needed pool break after the pumpkin patch. After dinner walking back ...

Six months. ZZ aka Zozo bean is SIX MONTHS! This month birthday is hard for me, the others she has still felt so new. My baby is half a year old. That sounds like big baby stuff. But gosh, do I love her! Zoe at six months. Lots of changes. She still makes lots of noises and smiles tremendously. She is also still chill and goes along with most things easily. She thinks Gavin is a riot and loves watching him! She loves to look up at Daddy and smile (already batting her eyelashes at him, practicing for teenage years to get her way I'm sure), and she loves being worn in her carrier.  She is wearing some 3 month and some 6 month clothing. She was 13 lb 10.5 oz when I took her last week after she was sick for awhile (an upper respiratory infection she is taking awhile to kick). She has her 6 month appointment in a couple weeks.  She has tried avocado, banana, sweet potato and oatmeal and doesn't seem to be a fan of any of it. She barely eats any then starts to blow bubbles a...