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So last weekend we took our second road trip up to Connecticut for my cousin Andrew's wedding to Chrissy. Once again, Henry did great and the "road" portion of the trip went fairly smoothly. We took the scenic route to get there, which was well worth the extra time. It was great to see the colors changing as we drove farther north- we don't have much in the way of fall yet. Henry also enjoyed the time we spent there, as he was passed around among the various Flemings who also attended the wedding. I'll admit that during the ceremony, it felt funny to be sitting and enjoying it without a baby in my arms (he was in the hall crying... with Grandma). You can see some more pictures from the wedding in the album on the left.



Otherwise, life continues as usual. I've pulled out the sewing machine a couple of times in the last week. Once to make a new nursing cover that would be appropriate (as far as that's possible) for wearing with a nice black dress at the wedding. Turns out that project went so well that now two friends have commissioned me to make one for them! I should go into business. :-)


Speaking of commissions, I also finished a project for Matt this afternoon. He had asked me to make him some panniers (think "saddlebags") for the back of his bike. Of course, he's now adding more "structure" to them. And shiny stuff. But I think the overall result is (going to be) successful. Yay! (Matt would like me to add that he is ... bleeding. Yep, he's sewing.)

Our Catholic mom's group is growing, which is great. I've been going to the hospital mom's group as well, but the ladies I meet there don't necessarily share the same values and view of life as I do. In any case, I like having friends. And things to do. Yay!

Henry continues to be a little boy. Sometimes he's happy and playful, other times sleepy and sweet. And I try not to think about the rest of the time. He "talks" a lot more and even sort of giggles on occasion. He's also finding use for his hands. Mostly for sucking on, but also for reaching out and grabbing things. I should probably be finding more things for him to practice grabbing... hmm.

When he's awake and happy, he enjoys his Bumbo seat. We've been putting him in the seat on the table while we eat lately. It's like a real family dinner. :-)


He also enjoys his jumper seat more, and can sit in it without being propped up by blankets. Yay! And since he loves kicking his little legs so much, he can make the thing bounce (and spin) pretty well. So fun!


Henry also thinks it's a lot of fun to stick out his tongue.