Action-Packed Thursday!

Today was another big day for the Fischers. We had Fox's 6 month pictures done at JC Penney's (they are super cute!). Then, we walked the mall, had lunch, and headed over to Aunt Jacque's house (which is also Jon's house, but he was at work). We played a game and then went swimming. He really enjoyed splashing around! I was worried he would be scared to swim (this was his first time), but he seemed to think it was just like a really big bathtub--and he loves his bathtub! We had him wear a regular diaper, and it was crazy/bloated when we got done. I can't imagine why a diaper would ever leak, with the capacity it managed today.



Then, after we got home, Fox got to try his first real food! He's been having cereal for a couple of weeks, but today he tried bananas. I think he thought we were trying to torture him or something. He made some pretty cute faces, though!



That's all the adventures for today. But tomorrow we head out to visit the Halbersma family, so there will likely be more pic soon!

Fox is Growing Up

Today, Fox went in for his 6 month well child exam, and he got two shots. He was very brave, and he only cried for 30 seconds or so. He is 26 and 3/4 inches long, and he weighs 15 lbs and 14 ounces--almost to size 3 diapers!!! Crazy. Even though he is growing so much, he is still much smaller compared to most babies his age. He's longer than most, but he weighs less and has a smaller head. So cute!

Last weekend, during Sinclair Lewis Days, Fox went to his third parade. I don't know many 6 month old babies who have done as many fun things as Fox has done! No wonder he is always so happy...




One of Fox's favorite things to do is hang out with Grandpa. Here they are having some fun:


Here is Fox, patiently waiting for his dinner. Note that he is wearing his shmancy "Baby Viking" bib made by Karissa.


Last week, Fox got to go to a party for his second cousin, Jeff. Here he is enjoying the outdoors in their big yard:


Lately, Fox is really into his feet. He likes to grab, bite, and suck on them. For example:


I just thought these pictures were funny.

More Fox Updates

Here are some pictures we took at the parade on White Bear for the Ramsey County Fair. Fox had so much fun he got worn out and fell asleep in the midst of the action!




Fox is eating baby food now. So far, he just does rice cereal (and milk). His first meal was Wednesday, when uncle Jerod, aunt Jacque, and uncle Jon were here. We got some good video of that. These pics were taken Thursday during his second meal. Here he is with a sticky, messy face:


And the process:



He seems to be taking to food really well. Also, this past week we went to a wedding (Joe was an usher and reader). Here are some pictures from that. I have a feeling that for a while, most pictures are going to have either me or Joe in them, but not usually both of us.

Christmas, Independance Day, and cousins

Fox had his first 4th of July and his first Christmas all in the same week. Who knew? Anyway, here are some pics of him at the parade in Afton.



At the Christmas party in Sauk Centre, Fox got some Christmas money. Here he is clutching his five dollar bill greedily.


And here is is wearing a hat--I think a hat belonging to Uncle Jon, since Aunt Jacque is holding him.


Fox is no longer the littlest McKinnon. My cousin Kate had a baby (I think June 22). Here are some pics from when Fox and I met little AJ when he was 5 days old. He's very small and cute. Fox liked him a lot.



And this is just a cute picture. I took this when I was trying to get Fox to roll over for the video camera. He just learned how to roll from back to tummy. He is doing it all the time now. He's very skillful.

Another Big Day

Today, Fox got to go on more adventures. We went to Minnepolis and visited the 2007 Pride Festival (which he slept through). After that, we went to the sculpture garden, and took Fox's 5 month pictures by Spoon Bridge and Cherry, where we always love to visit (and where we got engaged). Here are some of those pictures:

Fun, games, and zoos

This week, I started a new parenting blog called Cruelty-Free Mommy. Feel free to check it out. It may or may not interest you, depending on how much you like to read people's opinions on raising babies.

Here are some pics Joe took of Fox this morning. He wanted me to post them both as proof to everyone that Fox smiles a lot.


Here is Fox wearing his super-cool new shades. They have a stretchy strap that goes around the back of his head, and they should fit until he is 2. I am excited, because they have UV proptection. And Fox will be happy, too, because although he love to look at lights, he hates the bright sunlight and squints and/or sneezes in the slightest bit of sun.

Here is Fox playing the Moses game with Joe. The game is where we put Fox in a laundry basket, push him back and forth and say, "Moses! Are you having fun in the river, Moses?" It's more fun than it sounds. We all chuckle away.


And here are pictures of our trip to Como Zoo this week. As you can see, Fox has grown much since our last visit to Como. Nobody stopped us to take Fox's picture, but people did call him cute. Of course!!

Sorry about the recent lapse in posts. Rather than make excuses, I will just put lots of pics on for people to enjoy today.

A couple weeks ago, we had a party for Fox so Joe's extended family could meet him and give him presents. It was lots of fun, and he is enjoying playing with all his new toys.

Here is a picture from during the party:


Hanging out with the guys:


Fox and GG Farm:


And with godfather/uncle Jerod:


Here we all are, including Grampa and Great-Grama and -Grampa:


And just the three of them. They seemed to like him a lot. Not that I am surprised!


After meeting everyone, Fox was in very good spirits.


He was surprised how cute he looked in his new pooh hat from Elizabeth and Zach:


And now he's Mr. Cool.


Fox has really big feet. They aren't super wide, but they are long. He just got these sandals, and they are already almost too small. His toes are close to coming out the front end, and the straps left indentations. But he will wear them while he can, since he looks so cute in them!


And I just had to throw in this cute post-bath pic. Adorable!


Coming soon: pictures of Fox's second trip to Como Zoo.