boom!

It's so funny when Kyle starts laughing at something out of the blue. One day, playing with blocks is mildly entertaining to him. The next day, his friend Sophia knocks them down and he thinks it's hilarious! I love that he's starting to laugh at actions, and not just at tickles or funny faces.

These baby laughs melt my heart!

ruff ruff!

Today, Kyle decided that my "bark" was the funniest thing he's ever heard :)

6 month check up

Yesterday was Kyle's 6 month check up! He weighs a healthy 19 lbs, 4 oz (75th percentile) and everything looks great! The doc recommended we start rice cereal this week, and then introduce green veggies in about 2-3 weeks. He also wants me to start giving him a little water, out of a bottle or sippy cup. We tried it when we got home, and the faces he was making were so funny. But after a few tries he drank a little bit. I think we'll try the sippy cup next time.

He also got another round of shots, which he took like a champ. He only cried out of irritation that they were holding his legs straight; the shots didn't even phase my tough guy. I'm so relieved he hasn't had a reaction to any of his shots so far... if anything, he is just really tired.

After his appointment we relaxed out front on our new outdoor blanket. I'm not sure how we survived the summer without one of these things! I got this one at Better Surf Than Sorry and it is huge and awesome - perfect for sitting on the grass (which we do at least twice a day!).

Kyle thought it was hilarious when I was shoo-ing away the ants that were trying to crawl on his head :)

finding his sea legs

thank you Albert Einstein

oh wait... Albert Einstein didn't invent this little contraption? Well it must have been invented by someone equally as brilliant, because it is the coolest thing in the world. Kyle loves it and I think I love it more because it keeps him entertained and safe while I make dinner! He'll sit and play in that thing as happy as can be!

PS - watching this video makes me so happy. I can't believe how much our little boy has grown up in the past 5 months. He's going to be on the move before we know it! I think it's time to baby proof!

sun & sucks

Today, Kyle took his first dip in a pool at our friend Mackenzie's house. He played it cool, but I could tell he liked the water on his toes! And he looked super cute in his swim gear. Mommy was a little paranoid about the sun on his white boy baby skin so we only stayed in for a minute. Just long enough to prep him for a nice long nap after lunch.

Later in the day while we were celebrating cousin Jacob's 2nd birthday, I caught him sucking his thumb for the first time! He's been a big fan of the finger suck for a while, but this was his first actual thumb suck:

Since it's Jacob's 2nd birthday today, I was going through old(ish - I mean, he's only 2) pictures and found this one from last 4th of July when he was only 6 days old! Cute to compare Jacob and Kyle wearing the same auntie onesie :)

Jacob (left), 6 days old; Kyle 2 weeks old
size NB onesie

Happy birthday Jacob! Auntie Kika, Uncle B & cousin Kyle love you!!

Jakey with his Auntie on June 28, 2011

laughs!

The first time I heard Kyle's laugh my heart exploded into a million pieces and I had to pick them up and glue it back together. I was finally able to catch it on video today when I discovered his super ticklish spot.

I pretty much spend all day, every day trying to make this boy laugh. It makes my life!