The Great Pumpkin always picks the most sincere pumpkin patch to rise out of

Today we went to the pumpkin patch. Quentin looks grumpy in most of these pictures, but he actually had a great time. He particularly enjoyed leading the way in the corn maze (usually the wrong way).

Video!

I noticed a new option for uploading video and thought I would give it a try. Here's Quentin this afternoon after swimming at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Grandma gave him a couple of peaches from the tree. He doesn't like to eat them (which is sad, because they are very good), but they make good toys. In this video, he is banging them on a lawn chair while babbling (he still doesn't say many words, but his babble has definitely increased lately--if only we could figure out what it means!)

A Good Day

Quentin was in a good mood pretty much all day today. At dinner time he was having fun eating Cheerios (OK, they were really just the store brand, but he seems to like them better anyway), then looking at us with a mischievous smile and saying "mmmmm." When we joined in, he would break out laughing. Later he started feeding the "O"s to Godzilla (see the third picture--here Godzilla is eating them directly off the table, although sometimes Quentin held them up to his mouth). Quentin just recently started "feeding" his toys. He also likes to make the big Sleeping Beauty dragon drink from a sippy cup.

Haircut

Quentin had his first "professional" haircut today. We've cut his hair at home before, but we decided it was time for a proper haircut (the "before" picture here doesn't quite demonstrate it, but it was getting pretty crazy sometimes). We took him to a place that specializes in kids' haircuts. I didn't particularly like the stylist, but Quentin got to watch The Lion King while getting his hair cut, so it was worth it. I was afraid he would protest, but he was so engrossed in the movie that he didn't mind at all.

Before

After

The Angry Chipmunk

Quentin makes this face a lot lately. We call him the Angry Chipmunk.

First Day of Daycare

Yesterday was Q's first day of daycare, and, as is usually the case, it was hard for both child and parents alike, although in this case a little harder on him. He woke up early and in a fussy mood, and it seemed that he was going to be real trouble for Barb (our daycare provider). But he seemed to settle down quickly there, and certainly when he came home he was in a good mood. Here he is in the bath.

It's an adjustment for all of us, but a necessary step on the sunny road of his life.

Heading for the Hills

Last weekend we took Quentin up to Lookout Mountain for a "hike." OK, so the trail wasn't even a mile long, but considering that Quentin needed to stop and examine every pine cone, a short trail was probably a good choice.

Q's New Hair Style?

A while before we moved, Quentin suddenly became terrified of the bath. Maybe it was that particular tub, because as soon as we moved, bath time became fun again!

It's probably time for a haircut...

Moving!

We have moved! Our new address is:

1216 Peoria St

Aurora, CO 80011

I guess the move went as smoothly as could be expected, but it sure was stressful. Quentin took it pretty well, but we could tell it was hard on him. He got very clingy for a while (with everything in our house "disappearing," I can't blame him--he was probably afraid Mommy and Daddy would go too!). We're finally starting to feel settled in (mostly). The best part is, we have a faster internet connection now. Maybe now I'll post updates more often...

Quentin really liked the turtle on the truck. He kept making "dragon" noises and pointing at it. (Dragon noises are the sounds he makes for dragons and sharks and other big, scary, really cool things--it sounds like a dragon breathing fire.)

Loading up the truck. The ramp turned out to be a good place to play.

Quentin helped us pack.

Actually, I think he is pulling things out of the box in this picture.

Quentin was obsessed with listening to music for a few days and would sit and stare at the CD player as if it were a TV. I don't think we would have gotten everything done in time without it.

We let Quentin out of his box when we got to our new house.

Quentin Turns 18! (months)

Yesterday was Quentin's half birthday. He celebrated with a new red wagon, a trip to the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead in Overland Park, and a half birthday cake.

A bunch of miscellaneous pictures to make up for not posting anything for so long...

We're getting ready to move to Denver in a few weeks and I have been too preoccupied/lazy to post any pictures recently. Here are a few to summarize most of May and June:

Quentin is really enjoying reading these days. Okay, so he mostly looks at his books or makes us read them to him. He is good at identifying things and can point out things like "cat," "car," "dragon," and "yak" when prompted.

He's taken up karate, too. The main issue was finding a sensei who would come to our place and spar in our pit of lego peril. Okay, so he's probably just watching Thomas here.

He found the marble in the oatmeal, so he got to drink from the fire hose! He's totally stoked and can be seen practicing daily.

Here he is crossing the bridge of ages

Back to the age of the dinosaurs. Where we got into a little spot of trouble but

Fortunately the carrier from THE FINAL COUNTDOWN materialized and rescued us.

Good thing it's almost nap time!

Quentin the Grouch

Fun with Water

If anyone knows where to get a pair of good, cheap kids rain boots, let me know! (although Quentin doesn't seem to mind getting his feet wet)