Monday, November 18, 2013

6 Months Old!


It's hard to believe that Sander is already 6 months old! I want to push the stop button and enjoy this babyhood for longer. It is such a fun age. Plus, I know this is the calm before the storm. While Sander cannot crawl yet, this baby likes to move. He moves nonstop. I can only imagine what our world will be like when Sander is on the move!

Canute loves these kids so much.
Sibling love.
So Sander now weighs 13 pounds, he is 27.5 inches long and his head is 18 inches. 
He is in the 7th percentile for weight, 70th percentile for length and 85th percentile for head. He has just recently started trying bits of frozen or fresh food in a mesh bag. His latest was blueberries and they were a hit.

Trying some frozen blueberries from Knoll Farm. Sander thought they were delightful.
As you can see Sander was moving too fast to get a clear shot. He flaps his arms around and laughs quite a bit, it's great.
Sander pretty much moves nonstop if he is awake. He also loves to laugh. I think one of Sander's favorite activities is getting put on the changing table (he instantly starts laughing and squealing), getting his clothes and diapers changed, and getting pampered and cleaned up in general. The laughing and squealing is hilarious. We all laugh with him because it is so very contagious. What a fun little guy. He gets frustrated when he is playing and drops something. He loves stuffed animals and has taken to a couple of Lucy's - she actually is really good about letting him play with them.

Inside a round tumbling mat at the gymnastics academy. Lucy asked to have their photo taken.
Yesterday we took a walk down the road, as we do most days, and Lucy came up with a new song. Sander thought it was the best thing he heard all day (as did I) and you can see his reaction below. Having two kids is constant entertainment.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

And He Sits...


While at a baby shower for a dear friend today Sander decided to put on a show for all the ladies and sit up for the first time unassisted in the warm sunshine. It was so all of a sudden I was honestly quite surprised. You can see how pleased with himself he is here.


Wednesday, November 6, 2013

A Visit from Uncle Chris

A snuggle with Uncle Chris
Chris visited for the weekend and we had some gorgeous weather for a hike up to Taylor's Lodge near Nebraska Notch and the Long Trail. We all enjoyed it very much. It was so nice to have quality time with Chris as we've all had such a busy life since Sander was born and had missed his company.

Me and my babies. 
Us minus Lucy who ran out of the photo.

Lucy strikes a pose for Uncle Chris to take her picture. Too cute.

Hanging out by beaver ponds.
Rosy-cheeked and sleepy.