Cruising the Kitchen

Jake had the idea over the weekend to go and get Vaughn a walker since he LOVES to walk around while we hold him up. I was a little skeptical, I was sure he would get how to "walk" in it. Boy was I wrong. We went to the store and put him in one to see how he would react to it. It took a minute of pushing him until he realized he could move himself. The rest is more or less history. Vaughn was in hog heaven cruising up and down the aisle. Jake and I love it because he can trek across the kitchen while we do other things, like making dinner. While we love it ,Molly, our landlords dog is staying with us for the week, isn't loving it. Vaughn is now mobile and can go after her.

Sadly blogger wont let me upload the video :(

It's all fun and games

Alright. It has been a few weeks and I have some cute things to post from my dear baby boy. He is so camera shy so when I do get him to smile or hold a cute pose for long enough I have to post it.

So, the other day I was making the bed and had him with me playing. Being the stud that he is he fell over. Instead of crying he reached over he head and grabbed the blankets and started to pull them over his head. At first I thought he was just being silly, but after a moment I realized he was trying to get me to play "Peek-a-boo". He would pull them over his head then fling them back up while wiggling with a smile on his face. Once I figured out what he was doing I started to play. This got him really going. I was able to quickly run and grab my phone to get video. I only wish the video wasn't so dark. Oh well.

How cute is that?! We have played before, but it was always me or Jake who would start the game and it wouldn't last very long. this lasted for few minutes. I don't even care that the bed didn't get made because I got to play with Vaughn.


These are just a couple of pictures that we took and I thought they were cute.

All bundled up for a walk outside

 Boxcar Baby. He came in 1st...naturally (Video to come)

Executive Baby

Merry 6 Months!!

Vaughn is getting to be such a big boy. While I know all kids go through the same milestone and stages, I am still amazed at how awesome he is. I mean come on, he can (almost) sit up by himself, successfully throw things on the floor and have me lean him over to pick them up (rinse and repeat), his first tooth has come through, eating real food when it strikes his fancy, being able to manipulate himself in the jumper to turn and jump, and being in general the best and happiest  kid I could have ever asked for.

Vaughn went into his 6 month check up and he was such a trooper. As is common he got his measurements and the dreaded shots done.

Height 28"-96%tile

Weight 15lbs-11%tile

Head17"-79%tile

 Based on the numbers he is turning into to a regular string bean, or as the doctor said a lollipop since his head is so big.

 Jake was able to come with us since he had the day off. It was fun to have him there, since he hasn't had that opportunity. He had all kinds of questions about what they were doing and why. I love his curiosity, I hope Vaughn has that same desire to learn and find new things to explore. I forget that sometime since my days are often very rote.

 Anyway....

As is his MO the shots came and he screamed, but only long enough for me to put his pants back on and give him a quick cuddle. After that, he was fine for the duration of the afternoon, not putting up a fuss when we went to the mall to do a bit of last minute shopping.

This was also his first opportunity to meet Santa. Yes, at 6 months he has already sat on the Jolly Old Elf's lap. What was more amazing is that he didn't cry. We found this interesting since he cries when Grandpa Nichols is around. Due to his general awesomeness, we were able to get this cute photo.

 

 Jake and I are marveling at the fact that this time last year I had heard Vaughn's heartbeat for the first time and we were telling our parents that we were pregnant as our gift to them. Now we have a 6 month old boy that we get to love and adore.

Not much more I could say other than...

Life is grand.

Pictures!

Here are some recent pictures that we took and I've been too lazy to post sooner

 Oh the wonderful ball!

 King of the spit bubbles

These are from our trip to Zions

 "Help" he says, "They've trapped me in this contraption and I can't get out"

 The entrance to The Narrows

 Beanie buddies

He loves his bathtime

Trying to decide if he was liking the carrots

Egads!

Holy Geez!!

 My little man is 4 months old. Where did all that time go? Yes, I know I am going to be saying this from now until the day I die, but seriously! Jake and I were talking about it and we were trying to figure out how 4 months could have gone by and we didn't even notice it. I was looking at pictures of when he was as new as he could possibly be and ones I just taken and I was amazed at how much he has changed. Vaughn is the biggest little guy that I could possibly love. My gentle giant.

Jake and I are constantly blow away that we were blessed with such an even tempered baby. We have friends that have and are going through the same stages and their experiences are so different. People are shocked to hear that Vaughn has been sleeping (mostly) through the night from almost the beginning. He only wakes up to be fed and goes right back to sleep. I can visualize some of your eyes bugging out and not believing what I am says, but it is true.  Granted he doesn't always take the best naps, but I'm okay with that since he sleeps so well at night and putting him to bed isn't difficult.

I am also amazed at how adaptive my little man is. I am able to give to just about anyone and he is okay with it. When I first went back to work I was worried that he wouldn't respond to the babysitter very well. Wrong! He doesn't seem to mind her at all. I am hoping that this ability to handle me leaving for stretches of time will carry into his later years. Yeah, I know it might be a little early to say such things, but I can be hopeful. He also is willing to go to either Jake or I there isn't too much of a preference. It is such a relief to know that when I leave him with Jake I don't have to worry about him freaking out till I get there. Yes, there are times when I am the one who he wants and calms down once I have him, but it also goes the other way.

Vaughn is also a fantastic eater! I mean my goodness this kid can pack it away. It is great to see that all those calories that he is taking in are being put to good use by growing as big has he is.

So here are his current stats

Height: 26.5 inches-- 96%tile

Weight: 13.84lb--19%tile

Head: 16.8 inches-- 82.9%tile

 I love watching him grow and change into the person that he will be. I am proud to be his mom.