I pulled out the playpen Chris picked up awhile back and tossed in some of the plastic balls we have. Chris had previously set up a ball pit in his crib, which he liked.
He really had a good time. 

Quinn received these boots as a gift awhile back. They're cowboy boots and I'm really not a fan, but they've been great for letting him stand and take steps out on the deck. His feet are a little small, but he'll grow into them.

He enjoys standing a lot. He can't stand on his own yet, but that doesn't stop him from trying. The ottomans and other pieces of furniture have been great for him to lean against and hold whole standing.

Pears are just great.

He loves pears. Loves them!

He still loves the walker.

Back to work today.

One of the really nice things about having a backyard that bumps up to a wooded area is all the wildlife that travels through. Since we have a mulberry tree in the back we attract deer from time to time.
I'm not sure where the mother was (doubtless off to the side where I couldn't see her, but these two fawns came back today and were wandering around this afternoon.

 It's the 4th of July! Hooray for holidays!
Grandma Karath and uncle Scot came to visit and see little Quinn and to enjoy tasty food. 
Scot played quite a bit with Quinn in the kitchen while the little guy ran around in his walker. 
 And they were able to watch him enjoy some squash. This kid seems to love squash so far.
Everyone had a really good time, and Quinn loves when people come over, so it was extra special that his grandma and uncle were out to visit.
Plus he made out with some new toys! Not everything in front of him is new, but the ball, Ernie and the butterfly are. Plus there are clothes and another toy not pictured. Every time his grandmother visits it's like Christmas or a birthday. This kid has a ton of stuff and he's not even 6 months yet!

While I was driving last week a rock struck the windshield and cracked it. So today they came out to the house and replaced it. I'm now on my 3rd windshield with this car. That's a little nuts.

Sometimes it's hard laying on your stomach, not being able to crawl.

Dan and Lorelei came over this afternoon to play with Quinn (and visit with Chris).

I didn't do anything nearly as fun, so I stole this photo from Chris instead of using a photo of paperwork on my desk.

Hooray for bubbles!