I almost forgot......

What is this you ask??? The emergence of my first teeth!!!!!! My appearance is about to change because I am getting my two bottom front teeth. It is very exciting and painful all at the same time. It makes me kind of cranky. I am really excited to be able to chew real food though....
 

How I Love the Beach!

The beach is simply a blast. I just got back from five days down at Lincoln City and it was gorgeous. The weather was perfect! Mom and I packed up the car on Wednesday after lunch with Margaret. She let me pull her hair and play with her bracelet, so so so fun!!! Gina was going to come too but she had a fever and didn't feel well, I really hope she is better!

The drive down south was pretty quick, I fell asleep as we were pulling away from the house and I woke up at the beach! It is like magic , poof there I am in a new spot.

Darwin and I played a lot this weekend. I have also been practicing doing the worm..... up on my knees, lurching forward on my tummy and back up to my knees! It looks really funny but it gets me where I need to go.

Some of the biggest highlights from the weekend were our morning walks with Darwin running around like a silly puppy, hanging out with Aunt Lindsey, playing with Grandpa Rick and Grandma Pam, visiting my great grandfathers highschool, and getting to spend so much time with my Dad!! I love my Dad so much!

I fell asleep this afternoon and woke up back at home... where it was 30 degrees warmer and bathtime was waiting. I am just loving summer time! 

Dog Days of Summer

I've got a lot to share about the last couple of weeks. I apologize for not writing sooner, but Mom has been hogging the laptop to finish up her summer classes. I kept reminding her that I want ALL of her attention but she insisted on squeezing in some time for a few papers and lots of reading. She did so well that she gets a month of vacation. Good job, Mom!
I have been busy learning to crawl this month. I shocked the 'rents by getting up on all fours the other day and somehow I fell into a sitting position. I'll be damned if I can't make that happen more often. I am so excited to do some exploring on my own. There is a ton of new stuff that looks like it is within reach and I plan on investigating in all in the coming weeks.
The picture of me crying was caught while Dad and Uncle Greg were having a little fun at my expense. Dad has this awful mooing sound that gets me all worked up. I am not sure if I hate cows or feel so bad for their plight, but I can't help crying my head off. At least I am entertaining.
On Sunday I was hanging out with Grandma Pam in my new Ergo. I swear it is hard to find a comfortable adult saddle. I've been in the Baby Bjorn, but my ride complains of a sore back after a little while. I get in the Hip Hammock every now and again, but that's a one trick pony. I tried a Sotemi briefly and that doesn't really allow me the freedom to look around too much, but it was comfortable. I get into a simple cloth sling once in a while but only briefly. I've got Mom sporting the oh-so-trendy Ergo and I think I like it. I can ride in front, in back, and even on the side, but not facing outwards. Nonetheless, I am gonna stick it out in this one for a while.

In the next few weeks I'll try to give Mom or Dad a chance to take a photo of me really crawling and post it up here. I'll be headed to the beach, to the Gorge, and back to the beach for some fishing before Mom heads back to school in late September. And, before I sign off... congratulations to Ginny and Sam! Also, good luck in Seattle, DF! (posted by Ed)

The Story is in the Pictures

Here I am trying to feed myself for the very first time ever! Bananas are YUMMY!!!! Although most of the food ended up on the floor rather than in my mouth, it sure was fun.

A Six Month Old Well Baby

Hi everyone, let me tell you - I have been busy! It was my Dad's 29th birthday, so we celebrated by going to Yale Park. I didn't go swimming this time because it was cold outside, it even rained! I think all those that braved the weather had fun.

I had my well baby check-up today, which included the dreaded shots. This time being my third experience, I knew what was coming and didn't cry!! I am still growing bigger all the time... I am 26.75" tall, 20 lbs 2.5 ozs in weight, and my head (still with its own orbit) is 18.5" around. I am going to need a big hat when I grow up!! Dr Lydia was very happy with my progress. She says I am acting like a 9 month old, although she always says I am advanced.

I am getting really good at the scooting, Dr Lydia told my parent they better get to work baby proofing the house because I am going to be into everything before long. I am getting closer and closer to having my knees up under me and I can sit up all by myself for 15 minutes at a stretch! My other new trick is pulling myself up. I have also added some fun facial expressions to my repertoire. It is so great getting big!

I have been spending a lot of time with my Uncle Greg and all my grandparents. Last week Danika came over and we played and played. I also got to see my Great Aunt Mary and Great Uncle Kevin! She brought me back the nicest thing from Scotland.... a Scottish national kilt!!!! I can not wait until I am big enough to run around in my kilt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It even came with a pouch and flares for my socks. This week it is my Aunt Lindsey's birthday and we are going to have everyone over for cake. On Thursday Devaki is coming to watch me while Mom sleeps through public budgeting and Dad works on a new stone pathway for the front yard. Whhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Never a dull moment in the life of a baby!