Perfect Traveler

Just a quick post to let you all know we made it to Kentucky safely. Henry has been the perfect traveler! One woman even said on her way out of the plane that she didn't even know he was there he was so quiet. My family here is eating him up and he definitely is putting on a show. Such a happy little boy full of laughter and BIG smiles. I have gathered a lot of tips for traveling that I will share with you new mommy's when I get more time. I can't believe my grandma and papa both have internet at their houses! That may seem little to most of you but not out in these parts! ;o) So I won't be unplugged for 2 weeks after all. Good thing as I was already missing being connected to everyone.

Other big news....Henry's first tooth is making it's appearance! It is breaking through his gums more and more each day (the bottom right one). He has not shown any signs of being in pain and it doesn't seem to be phasing him at all (except the massive drooling and biting down on anything he can get in his mouth).

Anyway, hope you all are doing well. XOXO

Blue Grass Bound

Henry and I are headed to the airport for Kentucky in a couple hours. He is taking his last nap in his bed for a couple weeks...hope it's a good one! Wish us luck on our first flight. Thank goodness my mom is going with me on the way out. I will be solo on the way home! I am sure I will have lots of stories to tell when I get back. Until then, be safe, be happy and we will catch up with you all again soon! XOXO

And, Happy 6 months to Henry (tomorrow!). Can't believe he has been with us for a half a year already! It has been the best 6 months of our lives....what a gift he is.

Got Crab?

This past Friday we had Grandma keep Henry overnight so we could enjoy a night out with our good friends Matt & Deanna and later in the night Justin & Jennifer. We all love being on the water so much that we decided to do some crabbing out on the Puget Sound. It was the perfect weather, perfect company and the best damn crabbing we have EVER had! Huge, delicious crab! Plus I wasn't able to go but one time last summer due to being prego and was not allowed to eat the crab either...so game on this year! Here are a few pics of our evening:

First pot....

Matt & The "King" Crab

Matt & D

Deanna & IAnd, trying not to laugh....so hard with this crew!Group Shot at the new family house on Brown's Point in Tacoma

Killer sunsetCookin' the crabby

Craziness

Today we had a play date with a group of us WSU mommy's and of course it was so much fun, full of chaos and laughter. I just love our play dates and can't wait to have more. And, to mark the calendar for all us moms to hit the town together without the little ones soon! Anyway, here are a few pics from the day.

Henry (5 1/2 months) with the Thurik Twins Chloe & Carter (11 months)

Henry & Westyn (4 months) - they love each other already!

Our attempt to take a mommy/baby photo....there are 3 mobile kids that did not want to sit still. So funny! Henry & Westyn seem to be wanting to get in on the action in the one photo!

(Henry, Westyn, Chole, Carter, Liam (15 months), Izzy (3 weeks) & Makena (3 weeks)

And of course I have to end with my cute little man!

Big Kid

Sitting tall like a big boy now! Trying to have my first beer on July 4th but mom said no!

Henry has also been sleeping in his own bed in his room for 3 weeks now! He takes 3 - 4 naps a day (about 40 minutes each, sometimes will give me 1 really long nap) and also does well at night with bed time around 7pm. He still does not sleep through the night and I often wonder if he ever will! Usually I am up once for a feeding and 1 - 2 times to simply pat his butt give him his binkie and he goes back to sleep within minutes. I really hope he can learn to self soothe here soon as I would love to only get out of bed 1 time in the night. So, while I am getting more sleep I am still somewhat of a walking zombie on most days!

Other new things:
- He can finally use his Baby Einstein Jumperoo and loves it!
- We have had bananas, apples, sweet potatoes, peas and squash and he loves it all!
- He is getting better and better at drinking out of a sippy cup...so cute to watch him try to figure this out!
- I also think he is starting to mimic me around meal time as I always give him a bite and say "Mmmm" and now he is starting to take his bite and make a similar "Mmmm" sound. Really funny and also a reminder to watch the trucker mouths around our casa!
- He can also roll over from his back to his belly. Still hasn't perfected the belly to back, which is opposite as most babies do belly to backs first. This causes a bit of anxiety for mom as I find him stuck in his crib on his belly a lot now. However, he is strong enough to move his head from side to side and yell out for some help.

Overall, things are going really well. I love being a mom and am learning more and more every day. Chris and I also are finding more times to have alone time now that he goes to bed around 7ish in his own room. That has helped us a lot as any new parent knows you tend to not get much couple time for awhile. And, finally the boys won their Softball Division yesterday! They had to beat the same team twice to get 1st place. The first game was 23 - 22 with our friend Evan hitting a walk off home run! So exciting! Then they beat them 13 - 3 to take the title for the billionth year in a row! Next year Henry will be running all over that ball park...can't wait!

Softball

Every year Chris and two of his brothers play on a softball team sponsored by the family business. I don't think I can remember a time when they haven't won their division. I really enjoy watching the games and this year has been extra fun with Henry. Today was playoffs and as usual they are in the championship game next week. Wish them luck! Anyway, today we went a little early so Henry could go on the swing as they have a little kids playground at the ball park. He loves to swing and giggles out loud. Really fun to watch. Also to our surprise Grandpa, JoJo, Uncle Adam and his girlfriend, soon to be Auntie Daniella (Uncle Tommy is engaged!) and Cousin Anthony were all there. It was great to see everyone at the ball field. Here are a couple pics:

Darn sun spot in the pic! (Dad, Henry, Uncle Tommy & Uncle Andy)

Dad & Henry (so wish Chris didn't like to wear these tall trucker hats...I prefer the fitted style myself but I love that he has his own style) ;o)Grandpa & Henry

Toes

In my last post I mentioned Henry finally found his feet. Well, just a couple days ago he figured out how to put those long toes in his mouth! I just love watching him do this. So funny!

Didn't capture the toes in the mouth but still cute!