New Tricks

I can sit on Mommy's lap all through Church.

I'm the coolest baby I know.

My first baby food. Don't sweet potatos look

great all over my bib, face, hands...

Man, cleaning up is the best part of eating.
Mom & Dad didn't know they ordered the
self-cleaning model.


I can stand alone! Well, at least I
like to think I can.


Jello, what red jello?

I can sit up to the table for dinner, but I don't
think that's what Mom had in mind.

Look, I don't have to be the center of attention
all the time. For Dad's birthday we went out
to dinner at a restaurant where you get a bowl
of peanuts when you come in the door and you
throw the shells on the floor. They sang a
birthday song and brought Dad an icecream
sundae.

I love the soccer ball.

I got ready for church in record time. Everything
is perfect even down to the shoes.

Five Months Old Today!

I'm very interested in my bottle even though I
already ate.

My smile is brighter than ever.

I can sit by myself for a little bit.

And like to eat my rice cereal. Well,
I still don't eat much of it but it's fun
to spit it out.

I can play with my feet and soon I'll be nibbling
my toes.

Dad found this great hat just sitting on the
arm of the chair. Isn't is great?

This is one of my church outfits.
I am so handsome.

Incognito

No one will recognize me in this hat.

This is my Middle East look. Dad had to help
me get ready.

This is prision. Just like dad...always in trouble.

Don't mess with the mohawk. I'll bite this
toe right off and not even shed a tear.

But even with a rebel hair do I'm still Mommy's angel.

Stripes, that's right, you can't fool me, this is
just another form of prison.

Baby has many faces and talents. He is quite the socialite and enjoys visiting with strangers in the grocery store and everyone at church. His smile is contagious and he's developing a very cute laugh. He is still very inquisitive and works hard to take everything in when we're out and about. He has also just recently discovered his feet and likes to grab them. He has discovered that he is the one making the funny noises and now enjoys the sound of his own voice. He is still very much our baby and likes to be held close and kissed. He still loves his bath. Matt says he's quick to go from one motion to another, hungry (and impatient when he's hungry), and curios. I wish we could share everyday with all of you as we watch him grow and change. We love you all.