Our little man is growing up! At 7 months, Michael thinks he should be able to do what all the big kids are doing - walk! He can now pull himself up on the furniture and has started trying to "cruise" (take steps holding on to the couch). He also tries letting go and turning around once he's up, and is always a little surprised when it doesn't work! :) Michael is drawn to the stairs and thinks that climbing them is so much fun- - we've had to remember to shut gates again :) We had forgotten just how busy an active little baby can be, and it doesn't help that we weren't expecting Michael to be quite this active already! Michael loves to eat anything he can get his hands on, and is already showing a major preference for feeding himself finger foods rather than be fed baby food (when he can't see the finger foods, he does just fine). He is also starting to show a preference for people - there still isn't much stranger shyness, but Michael can get a little fussy if he thinks Mommy should be the one holding him and she's not! He loves his big sister and her toys :) Thankfully, Hannah also loves him and is usually ok with sharing with "baby Michael". Hannah loves to give her baby brother hugs and kisses, and does a great job of reading him stories, giving him toys, and making sure he always has a blankie and nuk close by.

Mommy and Michael are leaving tonight for New Orleans, and will be gone all week. We are taking the youth group down for the National Youth Gathering and are looking forward to great trip! Grandpa and Grandma Sower are staying home with Hannah and Daddy for the week. We'll make sure to take lots of pictures while we're gone to share with all of you when we get back :)
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