Six Months!

I'm behind. Ah, life.

So, Graham is 6 months old now! Has been for a little over a week now. And he is just growing like a weed.

He loves to eat. And now that he's getting a full tummy he's also letting Mommy sleep more. We usually only have to get up once a night now for a bottle. And sometimes not at all!

And, he's turning into a great sleeper. Some snuggles, his blankey, a kiss and the words "Night Night." I lay him down and he goes to sleep. It's a lovely blessing.

(And speaking of the sleep thing, Holden and Bridger are now officially roomies. And it's going SO well. There were like 2 rough nights of adjustment. But now we just take them up, give kisses and tuck them in and they're out for the night. I think they both like knowing they're not alone. It's wonderful.)

But so besides food, Graham also loves to be naked. He loves to watch his silly brothers. And he loves to blow spit bubbles.

Still no teeth, but his shirts/bibs are almost literally dripping wet with drool after like an hour. So I think they're coming. But he's not been unhappy or had any of those other yucky teething symptoms, so who knows.

He is a wiggling/diving/grabbing/chewing/rolling machine.

It's going fast.

Here he was the day he turned six months. Watching his crazy, entertaining brothers (literally running through the living room).

And this was this morning. Handsome boy.

One little, Two little, Three little Cupids!

Well, we started the day with heart-shaped chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream and red raspberry syrup. :)


And now that everyone is full and happy... we would just like to wish you all a very

Happy Valentine's Day!!

from
The Three Little Cupids that stole my heart ♥

And here's the Valentines Day collage "card" we emailed Grandma and Mimi.

Sweet boys. ♥

Snow Day!

Last Saturday was like a little blizzard out. So while Graham took his morning nap and Daddy ran into town to get a few essentials (he's just better at snow-driving than me).... Mommy, Holden, and Bridger all suited up and went out to play.

(All together now... you know the tune ;) )

"Oh the weather outside was frightful.
But the snow was so delightful.
And since we'd no place to go,
We all went out to play in the snow!"

Bridger Dean! All bundled up and ready for the snow.

Got the sled♥

Handsome Holden

Going down our wee little hill in the front yard

My big boy

Winter Wonderland

And Holden wanted to build a snowman.
So Mommy rolled the snowballs all over the yard.... and then wasn't strong enough to stack them.
We had to wait for Daddy.

Man down.

Indy likes the snow, too.

Sweet rosy cheeks

So once we all got sufficiently cold, it was time to come inside.... and make some Snow Ice Cream!

Dumping in the sugar

Mix, mix, mix

Telling me about how he's having fun :)

Some chocolate syrup, and.....

.... Taste!

Success.

This messy kid liked it, too.♥

And then Daddy came home! And it was time to finish the snowman.

Daddy's so strong. Putting on the belly.....

Splat.


Evidently, Mommy didn't pack them hard enough or something. The bottom just smooshed. Seems I'm no expert snowman maker.

Daddy to the rescue!

Working his magic...

Bam. Snowman. As promised.

Good job, Daddy.

And finally sweet Baby Graham woke up.

And Mommy said, "Graham! Are you bummed you didn't get to go get cold in the snow too?"

He wasn't :)

First Bites

Graham has been getting to eat some food for a couple weeks now. And every day he's getting better at keeping it actually in his mouth to eat. :)

So far he's had oatmeal cereal, apples, bananas, pears, carrots, and green beans. And he seems to be enjoying every bite he gets.

Here were some photos from his first few tastes of "solids"the other night. And of course, his audience :)

First bite!

Silly Mom making faces to show him how to eat

The crowd was definitely entertained.

Messy but good. He likes it!