Trouble

As you probably noticed on the eight month post Matthew started crawling not long ago.  It didn't happen slowly either, it was all of the sudden one night he decided he could and took off.  He has perfect crawling form also, I guess we skipped the army crawling phase, or scooting phase.  Here are a few pictures of the trouble he's gotten into the past two weeks since he's been mobile.

 While clearing the shelves I found this cool box that has an endless supply of these white fluffy things!

 First time climbing the stairs.

 I also found this heavy medicine ball on the shelves mom, I enjoy rolling it around the floor now!

 Just helping with the ironing.  Thank goodness it was off and unplugged as he "ironed" the floor for a while.

I am screaming because I climbed on top of the ironing board and got my fingers stuck in the fire alarm.  Mom told me it was my own fault, but it still hurt!

Eight Months!

{at 8 months Matthew...}

...weighs 15lbs 2oz (0%)

...shakes his head sideways to make people laugh
...eats anything you will give him
...went swimming for the first time
...pulled the mobile down in his crib, which resulted in a lowered mattress
...loves going for daily walks in the stroller
...started crawling
...stopped nursing and now enjoys his formula bottles
...is very social and smiles at everyone
...can pull up on things
...smiles and gets excited when dad comes home from work everyday
...loves strawberries, cheerios, and carrots
...started sitting up on his own
...falls on his head at least once a day

 

 

 

 

 

 

Omaha Round Two

If you remember last year right after we moved my dad had meetings in Omaha, and Shane and I drove up and visited.  Luckily those meetings happen every year about this time, unfortunately for my dad though the meetings are ultra boring :(  This year was definitely different with a little guy involved.  He truly is a great traveler, so I really cannot complain, but it did require a little more planning and strategy.  We didn't take many pictures, but here are a few highlights!

Matthew's first time swimming!

Pawpaw and Matthew playing in the hotel

Not sure about swimming yet (it was a little cool).

 Isn't he the cutest little man in his swim trunks?

 The hotel elevators were very interesting to him.

More playtime with Grammy and Pawpaw in the hotel!

He enjoyed swinging outside in the beautiful weather.

A rare treat - eating cheerios and watching TV with Grammy!