7 Months

I've had a VERY active 7th month! I learned to crawl while in Columbus over 4th of July weekend, so I've been busy exploring. I have also been pulling myself up on furniture the last 2 weeks. And, just in the last week, I started walking along the furniture, while also learning how to pull myself up in my crib! Yikes! Now Mommy and Daddy REALLY have to keep a close eye on me! They've been baby-proofing the house in between the trips we've been taking. As I said, we went to Columbus to watch fireworks and see all my cousins over the 4th. Aunt Joni brought me a really cool toy that lights up and plays music when you push the buttons. It's one of my favorites now! Last weeked we were in IA and MN for a family reunion on my Mommy's side. I got another boat ride and went swimming in the lake with Gramma. Grampa gave me my first tractor ride on the farm too! I took the steering wheel and was ready to go!
I'm becoming a good eater. I still LOVE my sweet potatoes, but also like applesauce, pears, peaches, peas and carrots. I eat all kinds of rice cereal and oatmeal and still take the bottle with Mommy's milk. Mommy says she's ready to be done, but is holding out so she doesn't have to pay for formula.  We're also starting to work on the sippy cup. Oh, and my first tooth finally broke through! Yay!

6 Months

Can you believe, I'm 6 months old already?!! I'm learning all kinds of new things now. Not only am I rolling all over the floor, I am also getting up on all fours! I haven't quite crawled yet, but I like to rock back and forth. That first step will be here before you know it! I can also sit up pretty good on my own. I still love to put my feet in my mouth, along with anything else I can get ahold of. No teeth yet, but I chew on everything that gets close to my mouth! I'm eating more solid foods now and holding the bottle all by myself. I get to sit in my big boy booster seat when I eat. Mommy's been making all my baby food. I LOVE my sweet potatoes and recently started eating bananas. They're tasty too!

I recently went to my first Royals game! I was a VERY good boy! The weather was perfect and I had a great time looking all around! Mommy and Daddy had a good time too! I've also been to the neighborhood pool a couple times. I was a little confused at first then figured out that it's a great big bathtub! How fun!

Mommy and Daddy recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. They went on a short trip to St. Louis while Gramma and Grandpa Andreasen came to stay with me. I know they really missed me 'cause I got tons of hugs and kisses when they got back! Apparently, Sadie was harder to take care of than I was! Gramma Ryan also came to stay with me for a few days last week. Then, both my Gramma's and Grandpa's were here last weekend to see my baby dedication at church. Whew! It's been a busy few weeks!