Pete's Thirty-Eighth Week, December 10 to 16

Pete had a big week! First plane ride, third tooth, and he's pulling himself up! He visited his Minnesota family, and was a champ on the plane. When we returned home he started pulling himself up, which is exciting except when he does it when he's in his crib, because he hasn't figured out how to sit back down. So there's been a little less sleep than usual, lately. On Tuesday morning we discovered Pete had cut a third tooth (top right); he was a little grumpy in Minnesota, and that might have been the reason why. On Tuesday afternoon we visited Santa, and Pete sobbed. Now, on to Christmas!

Playdate at the museum pond

On the plane!

With Nana in Minnesota

Pete enjoyed Hogan Brothers just as much as we thought he would

Pete's new, helpful way of getting into the carseat (it's not actually helpful at all)

First time meeting Aunt Megan

Cousin Jason

All the Smith grandsons

Professor Pickle is ready for his lecture

At the airport for the flight home

My pansies! I'm very proud.

In the elevator at school. Mom was mad that dad brought Pete to campus in pajamas!

Clapping for our new couch

Wagon from Aunt Nancí

In a waiting room