MMMM delicious

Dirt anyone?????

Oh yea......that's good stuff.

VIDS!

Little buddy just chatting away! He's even starting to put consonants together..............like for example, his favorite, "MAMA" hahahahah - DUH!! 

this was amazing. he has the best laugh on the planet and Paul can get him going like no one else :)

When Paul's gone we try to make oh, say, 45 videos a day to send to him :) This is easily his favorite part of the day..........when you go in in the morning to get him and he's just bouncing up and down, chatting away with a big smile on his face. Doesn't get much better than that! Pretty good way to start your day.......

Obstacle course

I'm not sure what it is, but cords are full-on magnets for this child. Probably not the best idea that I tape (most likely encouraging this activity) but he's a nut and he'll do anything to get to his beloved cords :) I promise I got him right after turning off this video :) More babyproofing needed asap!

Just a cute picture

Because I can't help myself :) He is one well-documented child..........

I love his face.

more standing pics

I joke about his thighs but he is a strong stinker - if you feel them, its all muscle - no lie! Its just too funny I can't even handle it......................our doctor didn't believe me when I told her he was crawling at 6 months and I know she won't believe me when I tell her he's almost walking at 9 months (if not walking) but he is strong and determined. WATCH OUT! That's my boy!

Hardly holding on anymore - he lets go and stands for a quick second then grabs again - getting close!

Eating like a big boy!

Declan literally eats everything, but the fact that he's now eating like a big boy is just too much for me! I give him anything and he'll bite, chew, swallow - WHAT?!?! Supposedly he should only be eating pureed carrots and peas right about now but PSH - we're advanced over here ;) Recently he is just beyond interested in all things food and at first I would have to hide (literally one time I went into the bathroom) when I was eating so he wouldn't freak out but we've given that up and just give him whatever we are having. Earlier I made some salsa (kinda spicy but apparently he doesn't care) and he was eating chips and salsa, right along with mommy watching some college football. My little 15 year old, trapped in an almost 8 month's old body. He is such a sweet chunky mess :)

Wanted some of mommy's apple so there ya go bud!

Ate half of this banana, just like so - BIG STINKIN' BOY!!!

PS - still no teeth, serious gums though ;)

The kid has a front wedgie!!!

AHHH!!! I mean to tell ya, his thighs are work of art :) I'm so proud! 

PS - DB I feel your pain brother-man. This is the story of my life - hence why I do not wear shorts whilst running :)