6 Months

I can't believe our baby is half a year old. Strange to think this time last year I was only 3 months pregnant. Did we have a life before him? Kind of hard to remember. This month last year we found out we were having a boy and he looked something like this: And not so much like a baby. It's truly amazing how much difference a year makes. Carter is getting so big. Here's what he has been up to:

• On our scale he weighs 17lbs! (His official 6 month doctors appointment is next week so we'll see what they say)
• Such a wiggle worm!
• Starting to keep most his rice cereal in his mouth after 5 or 6 tries but still makes faces at it
• He's our little tumbleweed, constantly rolling and moving around
• He's also our little billy goat. He always is sticking his burp cloth or clothing in his mouth and chewing on it
• Can almost sit up by himself but still needs a little finger support especially if he starts to wiggle - his big head topples him down
• Can stand holding himself up against his toy
• Doing great at going to bed around 7pm but still wakes up after 7 hours ready to eat and then every 3-4 after that
• Loves to laugh and smile
• Loves playing surprise games like peek-a-boo (they really make him laugh)
• Blue eyes remain and he still has blondish light brownish reddish hair.
• Not always so great with his naps. Some days has a couple of good long ones other days just cat naps but I have started at least putting him in his crib when he's acting tired and he has "quiet time" and that seems to help
• Loves dancing with mom and dad to music and listening to people singing songs
• Lately enjoys trying to stick his fingers up by our mouths when we're singing or talking to him
• Still has a mighty strong grip!

We sure love our boy!!! Happy 6 Month Birthday! Look how he has grown in 6 months!