Declan's First Halloween

Happy Halloween from the Irish Soccer Team!

Today we took Declan to his first Halloween party downstairs in the clubroom. He had fun seeing the other kids dressed up.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Declan and Friends at 2 weeks

Declan and Friends at 7 months

Standing in his crib this morning

Declan has been pulling himself to standing the last couple of weeks, but this morning was the first time he was standing up in his crib....check out my video

Also here is a video of Declan crawling around......

Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday we took Declan to the pumpkin patch. He wasn't to sure of what to make of it, but by the end he decided to see how one tasted!

Mmmmmmm, pumpkin!

Having fun in the swing

Seven months today....look how I've grown

March 25, 2011- 8 lbs and 21 1/2 in

1 month

2 months

3 months

4 months

5 months

6 months

Declan's 6 month milestones

Declan had a big month.... His two bottom teeth came in, grrrrrr! And he's had his hair (well actually just his bangs) cut. 

He is able to sit up on his own and then not long after he started crawling, which then led to him pulling himself up to standing using just about anything he can; couch, chairs, dresser, me, toys etc. So we decided to get rid of the coffee table, put down foam mats and soon the TV will be mounted on the wall, lol!

Declan also started sleeping through the night! He sleeps from about 6pm to 5am.

He is also eating solids twice a day. I have been making his baby food so far. He eats avocados (his favorite), bananas, sweet potato, butter nut squash, brown rice, millet, oatmeal, pears, and papaya. Check out my video           

Enjoying some sweet potato!

Look no hands!

Catch me if you can!

I'm a big boy!

Declan's Christening- August 3, 2011

Declan with his 1st cousins -Dan, Aoife, and Padraic

Declan was Christened on August 3, 2011 at St. Patrick's Church in Newtown, County Carlow, Ireland. It was an intimate ceremony with Donal's immediate family. Donal's uncle, Father Eddie Moore performed the ceremony. Declan's Godparents are Ed and Margaret (Donal's brother and sister).

Caroline and Alan's wedding rehersal also took place this day at the church. They were married on August 5, 2011

There was much cause for celebration. The evening continued at Donal's parents house with a wonderful spread of food, desserts and the champagne was flowing. We not only celebrated Declan's Christening, but the soon to be newlyweds Caroline & Alan and also Ed's (the godfather) birthday.

Relaxing in the pool

Declan's first float in the pool. He loves the water and begins swim class on October 29th with his friend Coleman.