Pumpkin Bagel

To continue in the tradition of themed bagels, Kai got a pumpkin shaped bagel for lunch today! It did not have pumpkin flavor, and was smeared in non-dairy cream cheese which tastes kind of like cardboard and contains no nutrients (but plenty of food coloring and preservatives for sure). But hey--he enjoyed it!

Kai's adventures in the kitchen

Kai has been extremely picky when it comes to food lately. This child who used to eat ANYTHING in sight and ask for more has been turning his head away and shutting his lips to many foods. We think he's just trying to feel empowered because right after refusing dinner he will ask for banana ("nana"). Well, tonight dinner was a success! He loved eating his spaghetti and looked super cute too! (also see video below, and I apologize for you having to turn your head to view it...).

We are in the process of packing in preparation of moving to our first owned home! The house is a huge mess, more than usual, but Kai doesn't seem to mind. He's discovered the cabinet with the pots and pans, which we now leave unlatched so he can play, and when given a spoon, spatula or whisk, makes his own music.

Busy September--lots of pics!

September has been a busy month surrounding Kai's birthday!

A couple of pictures from the train ride at Van Saun Park--he loves that train.

We drove to Killington Vermont for the weekend of Kai's birthday to celebrate Kellie's wedding. Here are a couple of pics from the gondola ride to the top of Killington, where Kellie and Chris exchanged rings!

Kai taking in the view from the gondola

At the top of the mountain (we took the gondola and then had to hike another 10-15 min to the very top)--BEAUTIFUL!

At Kellie's reception

Kai's birthday breakfast

At the pumpkin farm back in NJ

Loving the hay ride

Comparing the animals at the farm to the ones in his farm book

Choosing a pumpkin

Our big boy facing forward in his car seat!

First Birthday Party!

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate Kai's first birthday (2 weeks early). He was surrounded by family and friends and was one happy big boy! He got to play in his new tunnel and ball pit with some friends, eat lots of birthday cake, open some presents and just be his amazing goofy self! We loved watching him enjoy himself, and loved watching everyone else enjoy him!

Here is a video of kai walking and pushing his new train toy:

E-I-E-I-O videos

Any time Kai can get his hands on a phone, remote, or Picabu the cat, he's a happy happy baby!

Funny funny baby!

It's all in a Sunday...

Folding laundry is so much fun! (apparently)

Kai takes his food VERY seriously! Blackberry face below:

Here is Kai devouring a bagel. He had already had dinner, but in order for us to be able to eat our dinner he needs to be occupied with more food!

Kai in a box

Just a cute video of Kai being dragged around in the diaper box, and loving it!