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10/27/2011.

Cole's Six-Month Photo Shoot: The Meltdown.

Did we say that Cole performed well? Well, he did . . . right up until naptime, which should have been happening right about the time this picture was taken. 10/16/2011.

Cole's Six-Month Photo Shoot: Our Precious Buddy.

We love his sweet brown eyes! 10/16/2011.

Cole's Six-Month Photo Shoot: Just a Baby on a Chair.

Cole performed quite well during his six-month photo shoot with Rebecca Oehrig of Liminality Photography (http://www.liminalityphotography.com). He looks so confused here -- but it's all just an act. He had this task nailed. 10/16/2011.

Go Hawks!

We celebrated this gorgeous October day with a walk around Lake Harriet and a Hawkeye win against Indiana. Go Hawks! 10/22/2011.

Six Months Old!

Today, our little man turned six months old! It seems like just yesterday that we were driving to the hospital, not sure whether it was really going to happen that day. Here we are, six months later, and it's been the most exhilarating, exhausting, and joyful six months of our lives. We love you so much, Cole. 10/21/2011.

Bean Bag Butt

We think our buddy has the cutest little bean bag butt! 10/19/2011.

Sweet Potato Face

Believe it or not, Cole actually consumed some sweet potatoes during this meal. 10/17/2011.

Union Jack

Cole sported his Union Jack shirt today in a little shout-out to Opa and Nana, who are spending the semester in London. He also spent a little time rocking out to Morrissey in the Roo (see previous post). We miss you, Opa and Nana! 10/13/2011.

Bouncy Bouncy Bouncy

For a little while, Cole's feet didn't quite reach the ground in his Roo, but now they're there, and he's got the jumping thing mastered! 10/13/2011.

Sweet Potatoes

Mommy's trying her hand at homemade baby food! She can't wait for Cole to taste these yummy sweet potatoes! 10/13/2011.

Choo Choo Train

Mommy is so excited -- she learned a new way to decorate shirts for Cole. This one is a choo choo train, in case you couldn't tell. 10/9/2011.

Solid Foods: One more for good measure . . .

If we've said it once, we've said it a thousand times. . . . Really -- we've said it a thousand times: Good job, Cole! 10/9/2011.

Solid Foods: Take Three -- Success!

A drippy wet success, but success nonetheless! 10/9/2011.

Solid Foods: Take Two

Step 1: Prepare introductory solid foods meal (suggested choice: rice cereal; suggested temp.: room temp. or slightly warm). Step 2: Place child in high chair, ensuring child is comfortably sitting upright. Step 3: Remove distractions (such as daddies holding video cameras). 10/9/2011.

Lake Harriet

Mommy and Cole have walked around Lake Harriet almost daily this summer, so it's about time we post a picture of this favorite walking spot! This time, Mommy and Cole were joined by their buddies, Rachel and Isabel. Mommy and Rachel discovered that if they position the strollers just right, Cole and Izzy can look at each other during the walk! 10/6/2011.

Backyard Fun

10/3/2011.

This little piggy . . .

said "wee wee wee" all the way home. 10/1/2011.

Solid Foods: Take One

We thought we'd give solid foods a first shot. . . . We'll try again soon! 10/1/2011.

Naptime

Cole fell asleep during a walk around Lake Harriet. He held Sophie the Giraffe in his hand like this the entire way around the lake. 9/30/2011.