Trick or Treat

Simons first Halloween was a bit of a bust. We had planned to take him to a couple of houses in his costume however he was not feeling well and was coughing all evening. He ended up getting really fussy so we put him to bed at 6 pm and he fell asleep right away. Unfortunately, we didn't get any cute pictures of him in his costume so we're going to wait until he is feeling better and take pictures then.
I've been trying to download some pictures from the trip however it looks like the site is having technical problems. It will have to wait until later today (hopefully). More reason to keep checking!

Update

We've been in France a little over a week and I think Simonazo is finally getting used to the time change. He is still waking up at night but last night he fell asleep quickly on his own. It's given me hope that a good night's sleep is still possible.
He is getting really big now, he is actually bigger than his cousin, who is 8 months old! He is chatting up a storm, he has discovered his tongue (literally) and now sticks his finger in his mouth while he talks to make funny noises. He is still making the baby Raptor noises but not as often (thank goodness).
He is still really happy and smiles at everyone. He is eating solids everyday at lunch. So far he as had carrots, pumpkin, peas and spinach here, and liked them all.
He is turning into more of a little man every day.
PS Still no teeth but less drool.

Bonjour

Bonjour! We made it to France in one piece and neither of us is too traumatized. Turns out Simonazo travels well, and apart from an early freqk out, was an angel the entire way.
The family here is in love with him, they have never seen such a smiling baby. It's true, he flirts with everyone. Elsa, his cousin; is in love with him. She has kindly named a doll after him, and feeds and bathes him as I do the same with Simon.
Mamie has been going for nice walks with us along the vineyards everyday.
Internet connection here is slow but I am hoping to get some pix up soon. In the meantime, know that we are happy and having lots of fun. And I am eating lots of cheese and drinking lots of wine :)
PS Everyone is predicting teeth soon, Aline says she can see them. Will he return with a toothy grin???

Sunny Days

A Sunday afternoon walk in the beaches...








Happy Thanksgiving!

Rolling.....

This morning, out of the blue, Simon rolled over. He was on his belly one minute and the next thing I know, he was on his back. I tested it a couple more times, and he did it again, so it's not a fluke. I tried taking a few pictures before he got annoyed with me. You think he'd be used to the camera in his face by now.


1) Start on the belly.


2) Lift the head, rotate the body.



3) Ta-dah!

Bath Time

We had a good bath tonight. Simon was in a great mood; he was splahing around, laughing and giggling.

Family Portraits