First Kiss(es)

In addition to our recent travels, we've been to a few parties lately. Charlie, ever the ladies' man, even got some smooching in.

Mommy's favorite little tiger

Kissing Princess Gabbi on her first birthday

Making a move on Violet

Violet, the birthday girl

Check out this awesome bed head

Houston, We Have a Tooth

I can't snap a picture because the babyman is sleeping, but he's got a tooth and a half! Ted got to feel the first one before he left for work yesterday. Today it is clearly visible above the gumline with its neighbor quickly gaining ground.

Six Month Stats

Well, he's still short but catching up with his peers. He was very good at his appointment. Again the doctor said he's perfect. We agree, of course.

6 Whole Months

I can't believe my baby is six whole months old today! It's a little bittersweet because he isn't my teeny-tiny baby anymore. He's getting so big. I love his funny, happy personality more and more each day.

Our celebration today included- a little visit with Mama, lots of belly laughs with Daddy, a 3 hour nap, a bike ride, and a bath.

Tomorrow is his checkup, so I will have stats and pics then.

Say Peas!

First things first- Welcome Baby Brenna! We are excited to announce a new cousin born Sept 28. Her pictures are adorable and we can't wait to meet her in person soon.

I never did figure out how to do the video. But I'll keep trying. Here are some long- awaited photos instead.

I was working on transitioning Charlie to the nursery for naps at least. This is what he did when I put him on a pallet on the floor.

And this is where he went when I didn't strap him into the bouncer seat.

Charlie started eating solids recently. At first he would only eat about a teaspoon every day or two. Now he's a certified chow hound. He does not care for fruits (except figs) and he loves peas and green beans the most. I think Ted has as much fun feeding Charlie as Charlie has eating.

I love this picture because you can see Ted coaching him to open his mouth.

Another great tub shot

Last weekend we celebrated Uncle Jer's birthday at a park festival. As we were loading up, some adults took the kids to the playground. Charlie loves to go down a slide, particularly when there is someone going down the slide next to him. After giggling at Maxwell sliding for several minutes, we walked over to the swings. There sat Violet all alone in a giant swing seat. That big space behind her was just begging for another baby.

The results:

I tried. I failed.

I edited some video of Charlie chasing Sid. It's really cute and I managed to cut more than 3 minutes of less-than-entertaining footage. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get it to upload correctly. I'll keep trying.

Labor Day Weekend

Gram, Popi, Charlie and I made the trek over to Franklin to visit Aunt Pat and Curt. We all had a good time. Aunt Pat commented many times on what a good and pretty baby Charlie is. He loved to make faces at her and Curt. He also really loved all the mirrors in their house.

Charlie is rolling over more and more and is scooting himself into some bizarre positions. As I type this, he is sleeping on the carpet in his nursery because he spun himself right off of the blanket I put him on. We're working on getting him to nap in the crib. So far I've only convinced him to nap near it. But since he is no longer allowed to nap on our bed, he's just going to have to learn. Oh, my little baby is growing up.

Our neighbor, Gabbi, no longer needs her walker so she brought it over for Charlie this weekend. He likes it even though his aim and control are still in the developmental stage. It's funny to see him walk backwards when he can't get his feet going the right way. I fear he will be mobile far before I am ready for it.