Hot Days

This little guy apparently found a cool place to hang out- in the strawberry plant on the back deck. We've been enjoying it out there, too. Greg got the mist-system going and we've done a lot of grilling to save the A/C from stove and oven heat indoors. Gregor Dan is turning out to have a talent for the grill, which we received for Christmas from Paul and Dee. What an awesome gift it has been! Liam loves to swing in the mist, and he thinks having his feet sprayed with hose water while he swings is even better. With over 100 degrees weather, I have to agree. Not too much news here. On the little guy front, he's now able to get into a sitting position by himself, and is starting to cruise just a little bit around the coffee table. Proudly toddles all over the house while holding onto hands. We are really loving this 9 months age- he's just such a character. He loves trying new foods and is starting to find trouble- chasing the cat around, digging through the trash. He is close to crawling but still does a lot of rolling around. Already hearing a few 2-year-old-esque tantrum squeals now and then. A preview of what's to come, no doubt, but for now he's easily distracted and the naughty stuff is almost more of an experiment on his part, so it's hard to keep a straight face!