Independent Baby

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I am starting to learn to do things for myself. No longer will I need Thing 1 and Thing 2 at my constant beck and call. 

SYKE

 I was able to hold my own bottle this weekend while hanging out with grandma. Look out! soon enough I will be able to sit up or something. 

Dad and I dressed up together Saturday for the Lions game. We did not get to watch it and according to mom that was a good thing? People tell me I should be a fan of the packers but I am sorry. Green does not go that well with these blue eyes.      HARD PASS!

I also go to watch doggies jump into a large pool this weekend. HOW COOL! They splashed around and pooped on the ground. What a life they live. Grandma, grandpa, dad and I all went to visit mom as she worked. I got the best view on my dad's shoulders unlike the other kids using their tip toes. 

This is what it would look like if I were an evil villain in a movie plotting a silly scheme. 

MUH HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAA

Give me all your milk and smiles. 

I got to hang out with grandma a lot this weekend as dad and grandpa went to the baseball game and mom had to work all weekend. We went shopping and took naps and spent time outside. Here, I was trying to take a selfie but pressed the wrong button on the iPad. Does anyone else do that?

I am still not sure who this guy is or how he got in our home?!

I am getting a lot better at holding up on head but still cannot roll over when I am on my tummy. 

I have a secret..........

I like bananas. 

Ahoy! From first shipmate Molly!

I went to Michigan this weekend to hang out with grandma Vickie.

We had a lot of fun. This is my new buddy named Grandma Duck. 

To get to grandma and other family members I rode on a boat for the first time. 

I think I got a little sea sick on the lake. I just could not help myself from throwing up more than I usually do. I also did not want to go to sleep even though it was my bed time. I mean, would you if it was your first time cruising on water? I never fall asleep in the bath so why would I this time. 

I was a little nervous at first like -- Jesus please help me.

Then I kinda calmed down. It was nice to look at all the water and contemplate the big stuff in life like when will I get to try ice cream and where exactly do people go before they peek a boo.

There was a group of guys that rode bicycles that sat by us.  They were nice and didn't care when I cried and kept my mind off the waves. 

WAIT WAIT WAIT!! I FORGOT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE TORNADO!!

We went to a wedding and all the sudden we had to leave because it was raining and there was loud sirens and we had to hang out in grandma's basement and the power was out forEVER. We didn't take any photos because obviously safety is more important than selfies.

I went to a strange restaurant with crackers and barrels with Aunt Heather. Right now I'm thinking, is there milk in there?

Here is the dress I wore to the wedding. I know it is kinda of white and only the bride is suppose to wear white but what can I say; I was hopeful to find Mr. Right that day.

 I had a near-death experience as I was put in this chair. How did people live past 1983? Between dinosaurs and these chairs it must have been a rough one. As you can see, I am very concerned about standing up. 

I am really starting to like having my hair out of my face. The girls at Jill's house gave me this fresh look when it was really hot out this week.  I had some great time with Dad outside it was hot but we were cool. 

Also....

Don't tell dad I took his hat.

6-Months-Old

I got to play with bubbles this week since I am 6-months-old now. It was a lot of fun. 

 One landed on my head. I didn't know how to feel about it.

I decided that I wanted to be happy. 

I tried my hardest to pop as many as I could. The wind kept taking them away from me. After I saw the bubbles get pushed away I started playing with the grass. That stayed in place. 

This was me watching clouds.  As you can see I look MUCH older now. 

Speaking of being older; I now can sit up a little bit. I can turn over on my belly and hold myself up. What I haven't been able to figure out is how to move once I get in this position. I usually just fall on my face and cry. 

I do love getting zurberts from my dad and pretending I am lounging in a hot tub. Not pictured is my martini glass of milk. 

I still have little grumpus attacks. For those that do not know: a grumpus is someone that is feeling grumpy. I have a small bout of grumpus every so often. This was on the morning of my 6-month-old birthday. I guess I was just sad on where the time went.  

I went to the Wisconsin State Fair this weekend to see me mom at work. It was a lot of fun. My parents even had milk except their milk was colored. 

I still love hanging out with my folks. They are my best friends*

*Except for BlanketBear, Ellen, Ted E. TheBear, Chewable Keys, Books, my feet, most bottles and Bathtime Bunny. 

Squashing the Rumors

I tried actual food this week. At first, I thought it tasted like terrible milk.  After I had a few spoons of the squash I began to like it. Mom and dad made silly noises and they TRICKED ME on opening my mouth and making me smile. Mom apologized for tricking me and dad kept doing it. I could not decide if I wanted more food or my fingers.

I am excited to try new foods. Perhaps a fruit next. 

Speaking of things I put in my mouth; how about feet. I just started discovering these wonderful appendages. 

I have been really enjoying my bath time. I love splashing in the water and drying off in my fun towel with a whale on the hood. 

This is Bathtime Bunny. I only hang with Bathtime Bunny after my baths. I am also working on sitting up. Here, I kinda fell head first into Bathtime B. It's OK. We ended up just rubbing noises. I pretended to be a pig and Bathtime B pretended to be a bunny. 

I turn 6-months-old this week. Time to be fabulous.