Hello out there!

I have noticed on a couple of my friend's blogs that people link through this one. Nifty says I. So, lets do a roll call =) I didnt think I had more than a handful of local folks reading about us. Who is out there? 

MMMM Sweet Potatoes!

Tonight we made a big step. Solids! Ok, that term is used loosely. We were going to wait until 6 months but went ahead a couple weeks early. He seemed to enjoy himself =) 

What are you looking at dad? Do I have something on my face?

Gosh do I love this smile! His face is filling out more and more every day. This was a big first and Im glad it went so well. 

First bike ride

Today was a big day. We put together the bikes that we brought home from dad's last weekend. These are bikes that I grew up riding but its been close to 5 years since I have been on one. You kind of steer with your hips. Took a little getting used to but we got it. Nathan loved his trailer and fell asleep while we were riding. The neighborhood kids thought they were the coolest thing. Good thing because as is evident by the last picture, Amy needs to go for a lot of rides!

Tomorrow I get a cavity filled. Fun times, I know! I have only had a couple in my life so I guess I can't complain. 

I also want to welcome to the world Charlotte Elizabeth Longtin. My best friend from high school and his wife had their beautiful baby girl on Friday. Their blog is Hello World. 

5 months

I know its been a couple weeks since I have posted. Lots has happened since we went to the beach. Remember the tripodding picture? Well, that lasted about 2 weeks. He now sits up to play without having to support himself! 

He is getting so big. 

He also likes to "help" me with the camera. A little self portrait to showcase his eyes. 

We went to dad's last weekend. Had a great time. Heather just loved on him til she couldnt keep her eyes open. She introduced him to her bird, Nickie. Notice Nickie isnt quite sure what to make of Nathan.

Then she "let" him sleep in her lap. I think they both ended up snoozing. 

Jeremy has a new girlfriend. sniff sniff. Her name is Nickie. He has never been around big birds but I think he is starting to see the draw of them now. He just adored her. To be fair, she is a cuddle bug and just a very chill Umbrella. There is nothing not to love. 

Thats a good summary of the last couple of weeks without getting into poopy diapers and sleep struggles. Both of which I know each reader is eager to read. This weekend we are looking forward to relaxing. Going nowhere. just lazing about. 

Beach day!

We took Nathan to the beach today for the first time. He loves the wind blowing in his hair. So cute. I made him keep his hat on for the most part though. We laid him in the sand and he just wiggled right in. It was a little chilly for him to get in the water =( Summer will be here soon though. 

We sat by the little splash zone and he took a nap. Salt air does a baby (and parents!) good. 

Did I mention he is tripodding??? This is all happening so fast =(

This is the other new trick. MMMM feet. milk or feet...milk or feet.....  I can see the choice to be made =)