Love from Chile

Blaise has been the recipient of fun Chilean care packages over the past five months. (Happy five month "birthday," Blaise!) The sweet gift-sender has been Ms. Katy Walter, who currently teaches in Chile. Blaise loves his bib, Katy. If he likes something, he spits up on it. So as you can see, he REALLY likes this bib. It might just be his favorite. Hurry home from Chile!

Mom takes the weekend off... sort of.

Aunt Nina (Saint Nina!) came in for a quick trip to Chicago. Blaise was very excited to see her- as was I! Steph helped with the multiple feedings and outfit changes- giving me a break from the constant multi-tasking. I realized how changed my life had become when I was excited to prepare dinner without trying to entertain Blaise at the same time. Saint Blaise was on his best behavior for Saint Nina's visit. Oh, catch little Saint Nina dreaming of an Irish victory...

Trick-or-treating

Tommy came home from work early on Friday. We took Blaise the caterpillar trick-or-treating. Fun night!

Dude in a diaper

Blaise loves to rock and roll. (Well, roll at least!) He is happiest squirming around in just his diaper. Here he is playing on my old comforter. (Cath and Jen, does this bring back memories?) Speaking of you girls, Blaise can't wait to meet his newest friends, Sonny and Maddie!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

We took Blaise to the Spooky Zoo to trick or treat and test out his costume. He's a caterpillar this year, which was all Mimi's doing. (Thanks Mimi!) Blaise treats his costume like a cocoon- he curls up and falls asleep.

Rice cereal

Tommy dished up Blaise's first dose of rice cereal on Saturday. Blaise wasn't too sure about it- yet he never turns down a meal!

SMC mini reunion

Imagine our surprise when Stephanie called to invite us to pizza! Our reply: "Yes!" and "Yes!" Steph was in town for a law conference and decided to orchestrate a mini reunion. Cat, Kristen, Caroline, and Aunt BJ attended. We talked baby quite a bit, as Kristen is due in less than two weeks! We made sure to get a picture of Aunties Stephanie and Bridget for the blog.