Baptism and Theme Parking

On Sunday, Justin was baptized, along with a few other babies, at Espiritu Santo Church. He was very good and didn't even cry when the deacon poured water over his head (though he made a very unhappy face).

Yesterday, we went to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Justin actually had a great time because he got to touch lots of different video screens, sit on Daddy's shoulder, and have his head bopped by large hanging pieces of foam. He laughed and laughed and waved his arms like mad. There are pictures of Justin with his favorite screen and Daddy trying to feed him to a large carnivorous dinosaur in the gallery.

Big Day

Yesterday was a big day for Justin. In the morning he had his 3rd haircut (getting ready for his baptism). It makes him look so different, especially with his four front teeth.

In the afternoon we met Denis and Stacey at the beach. The water was much warmer than when we were on Anna Maria Island so we took him out. He got splashed in the face a few times, which he didn't like, but he looked like he was almost having fun some of the time. It took a few minutes for him to get used to it, but he likes playing in the sand and was crawling around.

Overall it was a much better beach experience than last time and we think that after one or two more trips he will have the hang of it.

Red Beans & Rice

Justin is eating more and more real food. Tonight he had 15 or so bites of red beans and rice. He seems to really enjoy eating, but still gets that confused look when he has solid food in his mouth.

Tonight while he was crawling around he got tired and let his head drop on the wood floor. Bonk! He was ready for bed after that.

9 Month Doctor Visit

Justin had his 9 month well-baby appointment today. He had his third hepatitis shot and had blood drawn for the first time (to check for anemia). He is in great health. For those keeping score at home, His length is now 90%, weight 25%, and . . . head size . . . 4%! It can't get much smaller.

He's pulling up to a kneeling position now. It won't be long before he's pulling up to standing and cruising around holding onto the furniture. When I put him on the floor by his tent, he'll crawl into the piano room, back to the tent, into the kitchen to the other side of the kitchen table, back to the tent, under the dining room table, etc. . . We have to keep a close eye on him because now he sees things that he's interested in and goes after them. We let him explore as much as possible without getting into danger.

He's started eating adult food. We've given him bits of donut, tortilla, rice, and watermelon. He seems to like eating. When we put food in his mouth he makes a face like he's concentrating really hard, then makes a big smile and says "a-Gaa!!"