New project

I'm trying a new toy for "my shop." An octopus in the rough...

I'll let you know how it turns out, once its done.

8 months

 

The 8  month photo shoot was very difficult. Abel was so interested in the paper he wouldn't pay attention to anything else. You can notice how the puppy's ear is flying because Abel just shoved it out of the way to reach the paper I hid from him.

So for now just know that his face looks adorable, handsome, and slightly mischievous.

A recent fun moment was when I noticed him trying to pick up a potato chip crumb from the floor. He was very intently trying to squeeze the little piece in the palm of his hand. I assured him that if he could get it to his mouth he was welcome to eat it. I then watched as he eventually concluded the best strategy was just to lick it off the floor! That didn't work either because it stuck tighter to the floor and then I decided to put an end to his afternoon snack adventure.

Helper

Abel loves to be outside. 

Several weekends ago Uncle Brian stopped by to dig out some crocks we found buried outside my kitchen window! 

Abel took a turn in the drivers seat while Josh and Dad worked with hand shovels.

faces

Most times Abel looks just like his Dad, the other day I captured the two of us making look-a-like faces!

Outside

Abel likes to go outside. Its been getting cold and he was mad at me for putting on his snow suit, but once we went outside, he was happy. I bundled him up and put him inside my jacket in the front pouch. His little cheeks are pink from being warm when we came back inside.

"My" Shop

Abel and I dropped off some of my recent creations this week at this shop downtown. I am one of about 50 Michigan vendors that they feature in this shop on main street.

Growing Up