Monday, August 25, 2008

Weekend Fun

Here's what the little man got up to over the weekend...

George can finally rock the mohawk! Woot woot!
He has definitely outgrown his swing...but he still loves it.

Mama and G killing time on the ferry to Kingston.

With Grandma Karen and Cousin Kaylei at Kaylei and Mikayla's birthday party. He did pretty well considering what a full house it was! Happy Birthday Kayeli and Mikayla!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Whoosh! Seven Months!


Tomorrow George will be seven months old!


Every day he is learning something new. He's pretty much mastered sitting up on his own. He tires out, but his balance is getting better and he can catch and straighten himself up when he starts to fall.


We continue to try new food. This week we tried yams (thumbs up) and green beans (not so much). He's the blowing raspberries master and has discovered that blowing raspberries + a mouthful of food = a fun mess!


The dogs and cats have become much more interesting to George. He talks at them when they come in and we are trying to teach him gentle petting - rather than grabbing a fistful of fur!


We think George's first word may be 'ba ba'. This refers to anything he wants in his mouth. We're pretty sure we hear 'mama' as well, but it's only when he's really tired and is looking for a cuddle.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Sippy Cup



George is learning how to use a sippy cup. He KIND of gets it, but really finds it more useful for banging and throwing. Plus, he's not to sure what to think of the water I fill it with.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Like a Weed...


Yesterday was George's belated six month well baby exam. Everything looks great! He's 21 lbs 2 oz (90th percentile) and 28 1/2 inches (95th). And even better news, no more shots till 1 year! Woo hoo! Right now we're pushing the Tylenol, it really helps between the teething and the shot crankiness.
George now has five foods he's tried (well, besides milk): peas, sweet potato, butternut squash, carrots and rice cereal. We're trying for a new food every four days. The peas (surprisingly) and the butternut seem to be the favorites so far. I'm still making his baby food, which has been pretty easy so far.
Last week in Chelan we noticed he's kind of inchworming along when placed on his tummy. His arms aren't working in unison with the legs yet, but I have a feeling he'll be army crawling soon - yikes! Time to baby proof!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Chelan


Last week we had our first vacation - to Chelan. George got to try out his big boy carseat. He did really well on the drive over and didn't really get fussy till the last half hour or so.

George went swimming with Daddy - in a pool. The lake was WAY too cold.

After the swimming he was tuckered out!

George had a great time with his new bud, my cousin Austin. He also got to hang out with a bunch of other relatives and was never without someone to hold and entertain him.

It was a great time, we look forward to next year when we'll all be chasing George around!