This week, I went to see the PGA Tour Championship, which is played just a block from my house. The course is the East Lake Countryclub, and there were many good players gathered. Mama got we dressed up in a sweet outfit from Grandma, and I have to admit, I looked good! The weather was fantastic, and Mama and Papa and I walked a long way under the blue, fall sky. We saw lots of people (with most of the guys wearing khaki shorts or pants, like me) walking the course and enjoying the sport.

Unfortunately, they don’t allow cameras or cell phones, so no pictures of me posing with the stars . I did get to watch them practicing and teeing off on a number of holes. We didn’t stay till the top ranked folks were playing (I fell asleep before that), but we still saw many good goofers.

Lucky for me, Papa carried me the whole day. He was a pretty good ride. We met some neighbors in the process and had a great day!

This weekend, our neighbors had their housewarming party. Mama, Papa, Robert and I went over to hang out. There were LOTS of kids and they ran around and had lots of fun together. I watched the fire, tiki torches, and lights. Also, they have a trampoline. Why didn’t anyone tell me about these things before?! Uncle Robert took me on it and it was great! It is like the tossing that I get plus the jumper in continuous motion. Weeeeeeeee

Recently Papa got pictures developed that he has taken over a long time. I saw pictures of us from when I was much smaller…just 4 months old. Now that I am almost 9 months old, I figure I must be getting old because when I look back on things I did in the past, it seems like a really long time ago. I mean, wow, who can remember that far back!?

Papa says that is when I first started to reach for things…and what I was reaching for was the spring leaves just emerging from the trees in the Rich Mountain wilderness area in North Georgia.

On that trip we also played in the stream – and that was great!!! I got into the water, played with Mama in the water, and took some good naps there.

Mama made a fun dinner party happen at the house and cooked up tasty Thai food. She also got out some sticks and everyone used them to eat. I was really impressed! I had never tried that before, so Papa helped me eat with “chopsticks”. The food was yummy and I liked the feel of smooth wood for eating off of.

Just in the last week or so, I started a new first in getting around. Now I can go from lying or crawling to sitting up! It is fun and not too hard. Mama was surprised the first few nights I did it (it was easier to learn in bed than on the ground), since she woke up and I was sitting over her. I find it is a bit easier to get attention in bed that way!

I’ve tried to use the same technique for standing all the way up, but still can’t get my head up by myself.

This is my first fall ever! That means we are just getting a little bit of coolness in Atlanta, but it is noticeable. I have even started to see some trees that are looking strange.

Even though it is getting cooler, the heat remains. That means it is great time for a popsicle! Here I was enjoying one with Mama when Papa thought I looked funny, with it all over my face. Yum!

Uncle Robert likes to take me around and show me fun things. He takes me on walks in the

neighborhood and the yard. He also likes to play in his truck. I think it is fun too and sometimes he even lets me sit in it!

I think it’s loads of fun, even if I do get dirty in the process.

Yesterday, I went with Mama, Papa, and Uncle Robert to the East Atlanta Village, where the roads were closed down for the annual Strut party, parade, and street fair. The day was gorgeous, as fall is just arriving. The streets were full with people and I was absorbed with all the stimulation. Lots of vendors around too (and I got some books from the local library book sale). We wandered through the Village enjoying the afternoon and running some errands along the way.

We saw several people who had been dressed up in the parade who were really strange looking. Example…the green tall people seen here.

We also saw lots of kids! I love to see kids and get very happy when I see them.

You can see all my pictures from the Strut here.

Playing with blocks is one of my most favorite things! I will do this for ages, as long as Mama or Papa (or anyone…) will keep building me towers of blocks, I will knock them down. I delight in it. Sometimes I use other blocks to bash the towers. Sometimes I pummel one side to ensure they shoot in one direction.

Here I am enjoying knocking down a bunch of towers.

Today was a busy day at our house. Harmony was painting in Mom and Papa’s room. Papa was working on the new bathroom. Robert was building a rock wall and a neighbor, Ed, was moving plants. Mom mostly took care of me. I don’t know why, but she was so tired today. I feel much better. I have to cough and Mom helps me with my nose, but I was wiggly and full of energy just like normal.

Mom and I took a nap together this afternoon and then we went out to dinner. Mom and Papa wanted to walk around the office they are thinking about renting. I had fun meeting lots and lots of kids (from a distance of course). After walking around we went out to Japanese food. I like seaweed salad. Miso soup is also yummy.