6 months old!

On Wednesday Daniel celebrated his 1/2 year old (a.k.a. 6 months) birthday! It is hard to believe that it has already been six months since he was born. We celebrated with a mini brownie topped with a candle cut in half! Daniel thought the brownie was delicious and had seconds. Just kidding! (We ate the brownie on his behalf.) Daniel hasn't started to eat solids yet, stay tuned for that adventure next week.

San Francisco

Last weekend Daniel, Ashley and Grandma drove to San Francisco to visit Auntie Val and Uncle Jeff. Daniel hadn't seen them since their wedding and he missed them so much. During our visit we ate a delicious meal at Tomaso's, walked to the marina and piers, visited the Farmer's Market, watched the football games and Daniel even had happy hour at his first bar! Daniel loved the constant attention from Auntie Val and Grandma and special man to man bonding with his Uncle Jeff.

Happy Halloween!

Daniel had a very happy first halloween. He even tried some trick-or-treating (but no candy for our sweet-toothed shark yet!)

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to Lane Farms again for some fall photos.

Sitting up- well, sort of!

Daniel adores his new chair from Grandma and Grandpa. He loves being able to sit up like everyone else and soak in his surroundings!

PEP at Lane Farms

Our PEP group (mommy and baby playgroup) met at Lane Farms yesterday. The day was a hot scorcher so we didn't end up putting the babies in their costumes for any pictures.

Li'l Ranger

Today Daniel and Ashley visited Brian at his work and then went for a walk on the beach. Daniel wore his "Li'l Ranger" onesie that the admin ladies made him. Doesn't Daniel look like a mini-Brian?

Daniel is a fish!

Today we took Daniel swimming in a pool for the first time at the Cathedral Oaks Club. Before hitting the pool Grandma showed him off to some of her friends. Then Daniel slipped on his swim diaper and got right in the pool like a natural. He absolutely loved it and kept kicking his legs. He spent about 20 minutes enjoying the water. Daniel met some more of Grandma's friends and charmed them with his shy smile before heading home. What a big day!

First Haircut

Here are the before and after pictures of Daniel's very first haircut. Although Brian was proud of the mini-mullet Daniel was growing, Ashley insisted that he stop the madness! We couldn't fathom paying money for someone to cut his hair, so Brian did it himself. (We don't have any photos of the haircut in process since it took both of us to get the job done!) Oh, and Ashley let Brian leave it long in front, so we guess Daniel has a reverse mini-mullet!

Danny's Posse

Here is Daniel with his best buddies Caleb and Asher. They have known each other since they were still in the womb and Ashley and the other mommies took pre-natal exercise classes together at the YMCA. Daniel loves hanging out with his friends!

Bye Auntie Melissa!

Daniel has loved having his Auntie Melissa home for the summer. He has particularly enjoyed their Sunday dates at the Farmer's Market. But alas, it is September and time for Melissa to return to UC Davis. Auntie Melissa stopped by the house for a goodbye snuggle! Daniel already misses her!

My Daddy's Boat

Here is one last picture of Brian, Daniel and our boat. Brian sold the boat before Daniel got to go for a ride in it. Brian bought a bigger boat so now there will be enough room for the whole family!

Relaxation

We swear we didn't put Daniel in this pose! He just decided to put his arms behind his head in total relaxation and pose for the camera!

Baby Blue Eyes