Callum got to skype with the Downies today...he was so pooped afterwards he went for a nice long nap :-)

Here he is rolling around the house

Another super hot day means we're pretty much stuck in the house again...and if any Downie is reading this, we're on Skype waiting to see Uncle Jim and Aunt Bernie and Cousin Connor :-)

Callum's first two teeth broke through on Thursday! You can't see them in pictures yet but boy are they sharp.

Callum started sucking on his big toe yesterday. I'm pretty sure he learned that one from Violet.

It is way too hot! We stayed in this afternoon and I took some photos (maybe 63). So if you're like me and love looking at pics of this sweet little boy, you're in luck.

These pictures are from a trip to the park last week - Callum and I met four other mums and their babies for a picnic and playtime. Violet's mum is a photographer so she brought her camera and took some photos of everyone

More fun with Daddy!

We spend a lot of time on the front porch here. Callum likes to watch the cars go by, and it's shady and cool no matter what time of the day.

Callum's always been fascinated by the "workings" of his play equipment

The three of us went to the beach on Friday. Adam rented a kayak and Callum and I set up shop on the beach. He put his toes in the water, but it was too cool for him to go all the way in. It was a lot of fun! We bought a shade tent yesterday for the next time we go to the beach, and it's big enough for all the Downies to join us :-)

Callum has been desperate to try solid foods for over a month...but they're pretty adamant here about waiting until babies are six months old. Well that doesn't work for my tank of a son, who still eats constantly all day and all night. He always tries to grab food and drinks so we tried to give him some banana today. He wasn't too sure about the taste, but we'll keep trying :-)

We have been busy, busy, busy...no not a lot of pictures, sorry. I have about a million of Callum in his backpack with Adam - here's one of them. We had all just gotten back from a very long walk along the beach (Grandma and Grandpa were visiting) and Callum was happy to stay in the backpack with his Daddy. Why change a good thing, right?

We all went for a few long walks, to a great craft show, played some cards and just enjoyed the warm weather.

Callum's looking forward to meeting Cousin Connor :-)

Boy did we have a busy week. Adam was off work for a few days so we did a bunch of family-time, as well as chores around the house. Callum learned how to roll over the "other" way, and how to scooch forward. He went to the doctor for a check-up and shots and he's gained four inches in height and four pounds in weight since last time. He also has excellent foot control according to the doctor (soccer, anyone?) who couldn't believe how well he stands when you hold him. Not that we're bragging :-)

Here's Callum sitting in his Bumbo chair...

Callum went in our baby backpack for the first time and loved it. The second hike we took him on, he fell asleep :-)

We went swimming in a friend's pool. I made Juli hold an umbrella over Callum, since he's too young for sun screen.

Callum didn't think the water was warm enough so it was a short swim followed by a long nap

We enjoyed the beautiful long weekend on our deck

And Callum spent as much time as he could with his Daddy

Molly and Callum got a kick out of the baby blue-jay trying to get into our house