Snow Days

Last week Mom and Dad had a couple of snow days from school. Man was I busy during this time. Mom let me stay in my PJs all day and I ruled the house. Mom took some pictures to have evidence of what I was doing, however she wasn't able to capture me climbing up the stairs on my own multiple times...

Into everything!!!

Climbing my walker, I thought it would make a good ladder:)

Climbing the box, I actually got on top of it!

All tired out from playing so hard

Learning how to save the galaxy

Thanksgiving/November

Wow, time is flying. I am now 8 1/2 months and changing everyday. I have crawling mastered and am quite the little mover. I am also very good at climbing things and putting everything in my mouth. In this past month, I have been to Minnesota twice, my cousin Mason's house, and to aunt Lynn's bed and breakfast in Sumner, IA. In other words, I have been very busy!!! I am happy to say, I get to stay home next weekend.

This year has brought my family many things to be thankful for. My mom says I am the number one thing!!! My Mom and Dad adore me along with the rest of our families. I am such a sweet little boy. We are also thankful to have a healthy and happy family. We are truly blessed!!! I will leave you with some new pictures of me.

I need to learn to play a little nicer...Sorry Peter, I really wanted your bear!!!

Henry and I playing cars

Nothing going on here Mom, just testing out the furniture!!!

CHEESE

Happy Halloween

I went trick-or-treating last night! It was so much fun even though the weather was very chilly. Checkout my cute bat costume!

A few updates on me...

* I am now crawling

*I can pickup food and put it in my mouth

*I can walk across furniture

These are my big accomplishments.

Then there was snow

I do love to eat!!!

Mom traded me for a cracker...

Just taking a bite

I stole mom's pear

I LOVE TO SMILE!!!

Trying out the walker

My good friend Reggie!!!

Playing with Mom

Enjoying the grass. Check out my drool!!

Livin' in the 90th + percentiles

I had my 6 month appointment last week. I weighed 21lbs 11oz and 27 1/2 in long. I am working on crawling but haven't quite figured out how to go forward. My first tooth broke through today. I am changing daily and getting so big. Mom tells me I am such a sweet and happy boy!!! More pictures coming soon!!

Where has the time gone?

Just trying to get a drink here

Check out how messy my face is, lets just say I enjoyed my food!

I can feed myself

Showing off my crawling skills

Such a happy boy!!

Bath time in Grandma's sink

Playing with Drake and Kendra

I love to swim

Has it already been a month? Wow, I have been busy this last month. Mom and Dad are both working again and I get to go to Audra's for daycare. Except a few days when Auntie Brooke has watched me. This is what keeps me busy during the week. The last 2 weekends I have been all over the place. On Aug. 29th we went to St. Louis for a wedding. It was a quick trip and I was a good car rider. Labor Day weekend Mom, Becky and I went to Minnesota. We got to see lots of family and I got lots of attention from Grandma and Grandpa. I am now eating cereal and applesauce. I love eating time especially getting my hands in my food. Mom also gave me water today in a cup for the first time. She had to take it away from me because I was going to town on it. I am also starting to crawl- only backwards so far but I will figure it out soon. I went swimming today as well. Trying to enjoy these last few warm days.

Iowa State Fair & 5 months old

I am now 5 months old and have almost mastered sitting up.  I will sit by myself for quite a while, then I do a TIMBER.  I almost have my first teeth also.  They are getting so close and really starting to bother me.  I haven't been sleeping as well for Mom either.  She is blaming it on these teeth.  We all wish they would just come in.  I have also started making a new noise.  I used to coo and make sweet noises, but now I Squawk like a dying bird.  It is quite funny!

Mom, Dad, and Aunt Becky took me to the Iowa State Fair last Thursday.  It was over 90 degrees with very little wind.  In other words HOT.  I was a trooper though enjoying the sites and being outside.  I got to go to the Nadas concert where we found Dane and Brooke.  After the concert we spotted Shawn Johnson, the Olympic Gold Medalist.  She lives in West Des Moines.  So I got my picture taken with her.  Mom was so happy I didn't spit-up or poo on her. Here are the photos.

You'll have to excuse me I am a little star struck.

Okay, just 1 smile then I'm done!

Really...

It is too hot for pictures

We found Clifford!!

My Baptism

My baptism was Aug. 8th 2009.  It was such a fun event filled with family and good food.  Grandma and Grandpa Ward cooked fish for everyone.  Maybe next year I will get some, for now I will stick to my milk and cereal.  I loved getting dipped in the Holy Water.  I had a big grin on my face.

I sure like my candle, I wonder if I can eat it!

Father seems like a fun guy!

My Godparents with Mom, Dad, and Father Tim

Sure wish I could go back in the water

Here I go in!!!

Online

Mom and Dad finally got the internet.  Believe it or not we are Online, which means more frequent pictures of me.  Maybe tomorrow, Mom will upload her new pictures of my baptism, swimming pool, Iowa State Fair, and my new skill- sitting up:).  I am getting to be such a big boy and developing quite the little personality.  But for now it is time for bed after another eventful day!!!

A few more

A few pictures from Zaks Cabins in Minnesota!!!

My first swim in the lake with Mom...Not a fan!!!  Keep in mind the water temp was 67 degrees....Brisk!!

It sure is chilly up here!!!


This Vacation is exhausting!!!