Yum-yum...or not!

I have been debating since he was born  for weeks what Kyler's first food should be and sweet potatoes won!  :)  I was so excited for him to try them cause he has been wanting to eat when I eat so bad.  I let him play with the spoons all week and then tonight was the night!  I got the floor mat down, the potato baked, the high chair all ready...and then...well see the pictures below to see how excited he WASN"T!  Ha!  

:(  Please stop Papa -- I just want to play with the spoon!

I love this look -- like are you crazy?  I am not taking another bite!

This funny kid -- he has been trying to eat and chew on EVERYTHING all day.....
that is until I actually want him to eat something.  :) 

Trying to get THAT perfect photo...

Leaves one with a.l.o.t. of outtakes!  HA!  

6 Months!

Weight: 15.8 lbs  Length 27 1/2 inches  

about to take off!

Development: 

• sitting up all by himself -- until he gets too excited, then he flaps his little arms and tips over! ha!
• hoisting up on hands and knees -- sometimes he just rocks, a few times he has face planted, but more often that not, he goes backwards
• likes to roll and wiggle himself around the room
• still enjoys standing -- if he can get a good grip can stand up without assistance
• CURIOUS -- this little boy wants to see every new face, everything around him, and he'll wiggle and turn to make sure he takes it all in.  :)
• Really starting to listen to his books and seems to help turn the pages sometimes
• Super super ticklish -- I just have to make the tickle sound and he'll start giggling

Kylerisms:

- Kyler is learning how to get attention -- he'll whine first and if that doesn't work he squeals! ha!

- One day we were at the store and a lady behind us was telling her daughter to look at the cute baby -- - -- Kyler's head whipped around which only solidified my belief that he thinks "Cute" is one of his names.  

- Growling.  It. Is. So. Funny. to hear him growl.  He did it for a few days straight in lieu of talking, but now it is his 'I am getting frustrated' sound.  

- He is loving all songs with actions, especially the Isty Bitsy Spider.  He is a big fan of when the spider gets washed out.  :)  He also likes "This is the way the lady rides" -- but I always mess up the tune.  

     

Firsts: 

• ear infection -- boo! he became super clingy and fussy.  Messed up our sleeping schedule too.  
• family reunion! -- met lots of family
• sat up alone (8/12) 
• Kaleidoscope and Money Museum with the Bratcher's
• Video time -- he watches My Baby Can Read or Baby's 1st German for about 15 minutes each day
• sleeping completely swaddle free
• time in the church nursery and at the YMCA nursery
• time in stroller and 1st time sitting in shopping cart
• first Olympics

Toys sure do taste good!

Kyler - 

Somedays I look at you and I can't believe that you are real -- I wanted and prayed so long  for a baby...any baby, but God knew who and what I needed and gave me, not just any baby, but YOU!  A baby who LOVES people and blesses them with a smile, who blesses me with his coos and bouncing all day long (and sometimes all night!) and a baby who can be so serious and intent with those dark eyes.  I love you and am so glad that God picked me to be your mommy!  I pray that you continue to grow big and strong -- and I pray that you grow strong in the Lord as well.  May you keep on blessing others EVERYDAY of your life!  

- Mommy

Sweetest smile EVER!

Holding his own bottle

1st time in stroller

At the park w/Zack

Not really wanting to ride the horse...

with Lara at the Money Museum

We had a great day with the Bratchers!

Helping Mommy hold the umbrella during one of our waks

with Sky -- my great nephew (but i just call them cousins - ha!)

One of our (my) favorite books

Breakfast with Papa

Very actively watching his Baby German video

He is planning something here.....  :) 

Nana Comes to Town

So I'm a little late posting.

My mom flew into town for Zack's 9th birthday on Kyler's 5 month birthday -- my big little boy!!! -- and got to stay for a week.  It never feels like a week though after she has made all the rounds and done a few things.  But we take what we can get it!  I know I got two mornings to sleep in -- hadn't happened in well 5 months -- and it was a HUGE BLESSING FOR ME!  We fit in lots of fun -- City Market, thrift store shopping (where I got my couches!!!), lots of meals, a Royals game, and more. Thanks to my mom visiting, Kyler and I got lots of family time with my siblings as well.  

  

Nana -- could you please push that elephant closer to me? 

The green crew

Kyler trying out his new jiumper -- thanks Brian and Nicole! (and Phil!)

Isn't he a cute USA fan?  :) 

Brian and Phil

 

Matching PJ's from my mom

Some park fun!

Hanging out on my "new to me" couches!

Liking sitting on the slide -- not impressed going down

Nana, Linda, and Kyler

Kyler so excited he had to eat standing up...ha! 

Checking out the fountains

Kylers ADORABLE flip flops

Nana with Sky (great grand) and Kyler (grand)

Grandma's and grandson's....  :) 

4 Generations Photo
Nana/Missy/Ashley/Sky

 

THANKS FOR COMING NANA!  Next visits on us...hopefully.  :) 

Kyler's Favorite Person

Every kid has favorites -- book, shoes, game, person.  

Well my kid has is blessed to have his favorite person also be his cousin!  

Kyler can't get enough of my nephew, Zack.  

And by can't get enough, I mean, loads and loads of giggles and smiles and watching his every move!  Zack loves to do a stare down with Kyler -- he won't smile, he'll just stare and Kyler stares back.  And then there is the "Peek a Boo Exterme" game where essentially Kyler is startled everytime Zack jumps out and for whatever reason Kyler loves it and he laughs.  Zack is a hoot all by himself, so it makes for double fun to watch the two together.  :)   

                             (I have two videos of Zack making Kyler laugh, but blogger is my enemy, so can't post them.)