Where oh where did my baby go?

At 7 1/2 months, I can't help but wonder where the time went and Niko got so big. It's hard to believe we're closer to being a one year old than a newborn, both sad and exciting at the same time. Lately, changing Niko's diaper has become quite challenging--all he wants to do now is turn over and play with whatever is at the top of his head. Gone are the days when he was half the size of the changing pad only to be replaced with a chunky monkey who wants his feet in his mouth and is curious about everything he can hear and see! The first picture is from he was about 3 weeks old, and the second picture at 7 months (and don't worry, the scissors at the top of his head have found a new home out of his reach).

Snow day

On Sunday, we took Niko and Lola outside in the snow so Lola could use up some of her extra energy and so Niko could try his new sled. While Lola bounded around like a snow rabbit (or a snow pug) in her pink puffer, Niko enjoyed the ride all cozy and warm in his sled. At one point, it looked like Lola aksed Niko if there was room for her in there!

Look up at the camera and look cute!

Judging by this picture I think Niko and Lola take direction very well (at least when they want to).

A little reading time...

Niko brushed up on his page turning skills and got to know his dog breeds at the same time. He just started sitting up on his own in the last couple of weeks, and having a book to keep his attention seems to keep him from tipping over. He really seemed to look at the dog pictures and liked feeling their different kinds of fur, and he seemed to linger on the pug picture a little bit longer--maybe in a few years he can help me convince John to add another pug to the family!