Master E. Deavan FitzGerald was christened on April 26, 2008 A sash, blessed by the priest, was placed around Deavan's neck during the mass. As a very kind gesture, Susan used her talents and did some beautiful needlepoint for our little E.D.F. - Thanks sew much, Susan!
Deavan's enjoyed some holiday time the last few weeks. Along with visits with grandparents and friends, he had a road trip to North Bay and spent some time at the beach.
A quick dip in Black Lake for Deavan and Gab, where the little man got to splash around and kick his feet!
He wasn't alone at the cottage, as his friends Kate and Sophia were there to play with him. Thanks to the Gauthiers for letting us join in.
Deavan's little personality is really starting to burst through - and so is his first tooth. He enjoys sticking that left leg up in defiance, both in the stroller and while sitting in his high chair!
"I'm the king of the castle...". He's getting great use of the tub chairs as he uses them to pull himself up or as his little fort or even as a lookout.
Daddy time! It won't be long now until Scott leaves work and goes on paternity leave. He'll be a natural, as seen here.
Deavan is a great eater!
Gab's making all homemade foods including yummy and fresh garden veggies whenever possible. He's eating lots of fruits, veggies, chicken and beef.
Complaints from him are rare, but perhaps he's had enough or maybe it's the fact that he's got his bib on backwards. Poor guy... but he's still so darn cute!
He works up an appetite by playing hard all day!
The excitement continues as Deavan pulls himself up to a standing position, which is easily done in his crib.
If Deavan could talk then I'm sure he was trying to yell out a defiant "Ta-Dah!" in the first picture and then either "I'm hungry" or "I'm teething" in the next one - it's hard to tell as he's not supposed to talk with his mouth full.
Lots of excitement since our last post as Deavan gets around... riding, crawling and visiting!
Ride 'em, Calli! Deavan likes checking out his dogs. He has a particular interest in Calli - she's a little less "busy" than Ruby. Calli puts up with our antics while Deavan gets a new 'leash' on life.
Great Grandma, Dad and Deavan - three generations enjoy a visit!
Freeeeeedom!!! Deavan now has a new found freedom as he crawls all around the house - looking for trouble. He has a strong desire to stand and walk off too. But try and get him to sit and stay still and you're out of luck...
COW!
Gab, Deavan, Jen and Kate enjoy a day at the Experimental Farm's Agriculture Museum. We got the see the cows, horses, sheep, pigs and...
The tractors! Deavan and Gab got to ride on a simulation tractor, where Deavan got to enjoy the bumpy ride. And so did Kate! What a fun day in the sun.
The Family FitzGerald enjoys a stroll out back to the apple orchard - Deavan especially likes being chauffeured around in the baby carrier and gets to watch Calli and Ruby run through the tall grass.
What a nice day for a swim! Deavan got to go swimming in Daintry's pool and got to visit with Audrey (and baby bump), Amy and Zoe who were in town from Halifax.
I'm sure every kid LOVES their Jolly Jumper - and why shouldn't they? Tiggers do it all the time, and they seem rather well adjusted.
wuh-hoo-hoo-hoooo!
Still... makes you wonder about the early prototypes. How many infants went flying across the room during the testing stages? How many bruised heads resulted from hitting the top of the door frame until the spring tension was juuuuust right?
And, for everyone wondering - yes, the Jolly Jumper is a Canadian contraption. It's been around for a loooong time - thank you, Olivia Poole.
Despite being so close to crawling for quite some time now, Deavan has shown very little interest in sitting upright, which - apparently - usually precedes the crawling stage. We figured he was going to skip the sitting thing... but nope... here he is, sitting unsupported for the first time, enjoying his musical lion... "Spin me again!" "Spin me again!" "Spin me again!" "Spin me aga.... AARGH!! <snap> <pop> <fzzzzzzt>...
Here's "The Look", the same one that (apparently) adds "you idiot" to the end of just about everything Scott says... The slightly furrowed brow, dimples over the eyebrows, pulled back cheek... In this case, I believe he is conveying "how dare you present yourself before me so unkempt and unshaven"
Another face of Deavan, trying to show some modesty, despite being so damn cute!
He loves his sippy cup, reaching out for it at first sight, using both hands to grab onto it and take a drink... er, sip. It's so neat to watch him figure out these little "skills"! Six months old!
And finally... one guaranteed to make you laugh.
Yo!
St. Jean Baptiste Day in Quebec meant that Scott had the day off. That makes it a perfect Tuesday for the family to visit Wheelers Pancake House & Sugar Camp for breakfast! Pancakes, French toast, world famous maple pork sausage, and - need it be said? - bottomless Lanark County maple SYRUP!!!!!
Everything looks better through a bottle of maple syrup!
Bottled sugar makes baby happy.
Some time on the grounds. Despite the forecast, it was a perfect day - sunny, not too warm, and not crowded. Visiting the animals is always a highlight.
