My Very Own Pool

About a week and a half ago, Grandma C. bought Wyatt a pool of his very own. Since Andy and I don't have a yard to keep it in, we decided that having it at Grandma and Grandpa's was the best. Last weekend we thought that it was time to let the little man go for a dip in his pool. Since we were in the comfort of the private back yard, and Little Swimmers cost a fortune, Wyatt went sans swimsuit! It took him a few minutes to warm up but then he got into it and splashed around and tried to grab the little sea creatures off the bottom of the pool! He can't wait to go swimming at Grandma and Grandpa's again soon!

Bonk!

Wyatt is a cruising machine! He is also trying very hard to pull himself up on furniture, which Daddy and I are not quite ready for. He has managed to pull himself to a standing position on some low boxes but can't quite reach the top of shelves and the coffee table. He tries hard though and thus his first, of many, head bonks! Yesterday he was reaching for the top of the coffee table and lost his balance on his remaining 3 limbs and even though Mommy was watching this all unfold, she couldn't get to him quite fast enough. He fell forward and hit his forehead on the edge of the coffee table! He cried for a few minutes, but then he was as happy as could be and went right back to playing!

First Trip to the Zoo!!!

A couple of weeks ago our good friend Stacy was visiting us from California and she brought the sunshine with her. So we thought it would be a great time for our first trip to the zoo! Grandma and Grandpa Cook bought us a zoo pass for our anniversary which allows us to bring a guest. So it worked out perfectly. We saw many animals; some of Wyatt's favorites were the elephants, black bears, the lions, and the monkeys. He was not too fond of the polar bear cave or the stinky penguin cave:) He was tuckered out from all the animal sight seeing and took a snooze while the adults ate! Overall, it was a fun first trip to the Oregon Zoo!

Wyatt goes Pro

Wyatt decided that for mommy's birthday (June 20th) he wanted to have professional pictures taken and frame his favorite one for her. At six months old he had not sat under the bright lights and been staged for photos, but he handled the pressure well. Here are a few that were taken that day...

Pass the Peas, Please!

There comes a time in a man's life when he needs to start eating solid foods. For some, it's as early as 4 months. For others, it's as late as seven months. For Wyatt, it was 5 1/2 months.

After much deliberation it was decided that Wyatt was ready to make the jump to big people food. At mealtime, he was becoming more and more interested in what mom and dad were eating. While he still won't get to eat off our plates, he is ready to be introduced to the world of food. On Saturday May 22nd, 2010, Wyatt met peas. The foundation of any nutritious meal, peas brought him lots of vitamins, minerals, and protein. Peas also brought him a sour look on his face! Enjoy!

Sitting up!

About 3 weeks ago, Wyatt began sitting up and while he was quite wobbly, we have been practicing his new skills. Now, he can sit for longer periods, but we still use support so he doesn't fall and face plant on the ground. Here's a few shots of him sitting and playing, as well as a 60 second video (make sure the volume is up on your computer!). Enjoy!

Laughing Man!

Surprisingly, we discovered this past Monday that Wyatt has two bottom teeth popping in! Fortunately he has been his usual pleasant self...even spending his days giggling! Enjoy!