So Many Firsts!

Gimme, Gimme, Dad!

Riley is super interested in what we are putting in our mouth while eating...just couldn't resist sharing this picture. It is almost painful to eat with him on our lap because he wants what we are eating so bad. He is super excited about a sippy cup too. He reaches for it and even grabs on to it with both hands...super cute. He loves to drink water from our cup too. He is just into everything!

We visited the Doctor for his six month appointment today.

Six Month Stats:
Weight - 18 lbs. 7.6 oz. - 75%
Height - 27 inches - 75%
Head Circumference - 43.1 cm - 25-50%

He is a big and growing boy and just so fun! After having some tummy issues after eating rice cereal for a few days we decided to try avocado after advice from a neighbor. Let me just say, he loved it!

We had a great weekend playing with Riley's cousins too! We went to Houston to celebrate Abbey's 8th birthday and they stayed the night Saturday. What fun it was to spend this special time with Abbey and Cole. We so enjoyed watching them play with Riley...so sweet!

Hanging with Cole

Peek-a-boo with Abbey

Story Time with Daddy

Sweet story time with Riley and cousin Cole while in Houston for the weekend!

He was so worn out that I think Riley was asleep before his head hit the pillow...so to speak.

6 Months Old!

I feel like I say this every month, but how is this possilbe? Really? Riley was born half a year ago? Wow! I will be planning his first birthday party before we know it.

These past six months have been some of the most incredible months of my life. Riley is everything I dreamed of and so much more. Riley is working really hard to sit up and almost has it mastered. He has started eating Rice cereal and is doing very well. I guess we will try some orange vegetables in the next few days. I imagine there will be a few post worthy pictures from that feeding! He finally rolled over but still only likes to go from back to tummy and not vice-versa. This means I can barely keep him off his stomach when he sleeps...talk about giving Mommy a heart attack. What can you do?

Riley loves his swimming class that he is apart of every Tuesday. He is the splasher of the class...such a boy! He loves going to music class every Wednesday. Throughout the week we sing and dance together and it just warms my heart to see his big smile and hear his little chuckle of enjoyment. So fun!

We will go to the doctor next week for his 6 months checkup and I can't wait to see how much he has grown. If I were to take a guess, I would think he would be rounding out 18 or 19lbs. since he weighted 17lbs, 10oz at 5 months. Will definitely update after our appointment.

So, with half a year of parenthood down I have to say I love it! I love being a mommy and especially being able to stay home with my little guy. He brings a smile to my face everyday and I truly believe I have the best job in the world!

I had to add these pictures. As Riley gets more and more active, he is making it more and more difficult to capture a picture. I love that this month he was interested in the Koala and immediately dove for it. So cute!

Rolling Over!

Well, this has been a week of firsts! Earlier this week Riley had his first taste of rice cereal and, surprisingly, he did very well.

And, then today Riley FINALLY rolled over! He is still not interested in rolling from his tummy to his back, but he has been working on going from back to tummy for quite a while. I almost missed catching it on video, but caught the end and a few pictures leading up to it.

"Are you watching, Mom?"


"Here I go!"

Yay, baby!!!

Splish Splash!

At around 5 weeks of age Riley started music class and a few weeks ago Riley started swimming lessons...and after a few weeks off due to the ice and snow we are now back to swimming (and music).



This week Daddy was able to go with us so we now have some pictures and video of the lesson. Usually Riley is really into the water and swimming, but I think he may have been a little tired this week and he got a little bit of a fright when his "boat" started to flip...no worries...I was right there to catch him!



Riley in the "boat" pre-flip

Five Months

It feels like just yesterday that I made a post sharing with the world that our family was about the add a third member...now he's 5 months old! How did that happen? Everyone told me it would go by in the blink of an eye, but never could I have imagined it would go by this quickly. So, here he is! My sweet little boy is FIVE months old.




His fifth month of life has been a tough one, too. It started off with an ear infection and then a few weeks later he came down with RSV and Croup, which then ended with a double ear infection. He seems to be on the mend now and I am back to enjoying his happy little spirit. Over the past month he has really become so fun. His little personality is really begining to show and he is just HAPPY! He still loves to look at himself in the mirror; it always brings a big smile to his face to see himself. He has began making very erratic movements with his arms...often tossing, with great force, anything that is in his hand. He hit a young girl in front of us at church last week when he hurled his rings at her head. He is almost sitting up, loves to talk and squeal and has found he can pull Rex's hair out. We began a swim class and, even though we have only gone once, he really seemed to enjoy being in the water. He still enjoys music class and loves dancing around the room...he is his mothers child! We love you baby boy and love seeing you grow...but if you don't mind, can you slow down just a little?

This months stats:

Weight: 17lbs. 10ozs (Wow! Can you believe 5 months ago he was 6lbs, 9oz)

Four Months

So, I am a little behind on posting...maybe one day we will get our Christmas pictures up. But, for now I just wanted to get Riley's 4 month picture up. Can't believe my baby is over 4 months old. He is so much fun! He has been sleeping through the night for quite sometime, but he is truly just such a happy and fun baby. Over the past month he has begun to really grab onto things and reach out for his toys and to his mobile. He laughs and smiles and chatters away! One of my favorite things is going to pick him up and seeing that grin...just melts my heart. He is finally sleeping in his own bedroom in his crib and is doing pretty well. I think he has made the transition better than I have!

Here are his stats from his 4 month appointment:

Height: 25 1/2 inches - 75th percentile

Weight: 16 lbs 1 oz - 75th percentile