Happy 1/2 Birthday...

So today is Alexander's 1/2 "birthday" as he turns Six Months. It's a pretty decent milestone because the next 'birthday' will be the real birthday. We didn't have a party and I didn't bake half a cake like I was thinking about. Instead, we had a very lowkey day. Daddy hurt his back and a wisdom tooth started to bother him, so we decided to stay close to home instead.

After a couple of naps for Alexander, Mommy & Alexander ran some errands. We went to CVS to pick up more stuff for any future diaper rashes, then to Home Depot for flowers for the front steps and and Alexander's first pumpkin. On the way home we stopped and picked up an ice cream cake so we can at least acknowledge the milestone. Unfortunately, Alexander wouldn't be able to enjoy the cake...just yet.

Once we came home, we sat outside because it was a gorgeous afternoon. Then we decided to let Alexander play with his pumpkin - afterall, he did help me get it. He was doing such a great job sitting up by himself on the lawn and even was able to bang and play with the pumpkin.

After we were done with outside, it was time for cake! Well more to just celebrate because Alexander wasn't having the cake and it was too early for Mommy & Daddy. I put on his birthday crown that I bought for him for his first month that was too big for his head that we had to hold there. Now it fit right on top (at least we know his head his growing). Alexander even ended up wearing some of the frosting on his face. Don't worry - no child was hurt in the making of this photo. Nor did he have a drop of cake. It was strictly put there by Mommy's finger and wiped off after the photos.

Then it was bathtime followed by bedtime. Happy Six Months, Alexander!!