exploring the grass

Here's a picture of Isaiah exploring our yard this week. He enjoys grabbing and feeling everything in his path... we're okay as long as he doesn't put it in his mouth!

Isaiah has been sick a lot recently... he's had 3 ear infections since we started school in August, and this weekend he has a virus. Please pray for us this week as we visit an ear, nose, and throat doctor on Tuesday.

We are thankful that he is happy and lots of fun... even when he's sick!

Recently

This video shows two of Isaiah's favorite activities. The first is standing. He likes to stand on anything sturdy enough to hold him up (crib, toy bin, window sills, etc). The second is playing with the musical noise-maker. In the video, he's especially proud of the way he can make it play music by spinning the thingabob on his right.



Isaiah Stands and Plays from D. Merricks on Vimeo.

first trip to the park

We took Isaiah to the park today. He loved swinging in the swing, going down the slide (with assistance) and climbing back and forth through the tunnel. He also enjoyed watching the other "big" kids play!

8 months old

Isaiah will be 8 months old on Wednesday. Here are a few pictures we took today at Rowan Oak.

that's entertainment

Watching the rain and checking out the air conditioning vent... two very entertaining things to do around our house.

standing tall

About two weeks ago, I went to get Isaiah up from a nap, and this is what he looked like when I opened the door! (These photos are not of the actual event; this is a dramatic reenactment.) After just a few weeks, he stands up now whenever he possibly can and he DOES NOT want anyone to try to stop him! He started cruising around (walking while holding onto furniture) this weekend. It's hard to believe how fast he moves from one milestone to another.