Scooting Along

Zachary now falls to his tummy from sitting up when he bravely reaches long distances for his toys. Oh, how he hates his tummy! But he is able to scoot along on it-backwards- as he fusses and fusses at the indignity of it all. He can also scoot forward when he is on his back- it's rather comical to watch.

This week's fun has centered around the introduction of popsicles (pureed fruits frozen into those clever popsicle makers from Target) and cheese. He has been delighted with both.

Six month photos

Leaving on a jet plane

Zachary went to California and his first airplane ride went smoothly.



He thought flying was quite fun and was glad not to share a seat.


Great-Grandma was overjoyed to meet her first and only great-grandchild from her first (and best) grandchild.





He practiced crawling with Grandma


Zachary loved meeting Aunt Shannon for her graduation



He enjoyed hanging out with Grandpa at the graduation

More pictures

Half Birthday!

Zachary is six-months-old today. We went for a professional photo shoot this afternoon (as opposed to our usual Target portraits). He had the best time giggling and laughing at the photographer. We even got some naked baby butt shots (and Zachary left behind a little wet spot on the blanket). Hopefully, we will have them to share next week.

At the beginning of this week, he went into the pediatrician for his shots and six-month appointment- measuring 28 inches and weighing in at 19 pounds, 2 ounces.

His tooth finally cracked through the surface and he has been having some rough nights as a result. We are hoping these will soon resolve and our wonderful baby who sleeps through the night soundly will return. We are still struggling with naps. I can't get him to sleep except in the car or on me.

Although he has rolled a handful of times from belly to back, Zachary isn't much interested in repeating. He sits on his own wonderfully though and will generally sit upwards of fifteen minutes without tipping over. He also can "creep" himself forward when he is on his back- he looks like a little inchworm.

What a joy he is when he giggles with delight. How blessed I am.

This picture is from about 10 days ago.

Tips wanted

It is looking very likely that I will be going to CA with Zachary by myself earlier than planned because of an imminent death in the family. The original plan was for all three of us to go, stay four nights, and come home together. Now, I will be traveling by myself with baby and staying at least ten days, maybe more depending on how scheduling works out. My parents already have a pack and play for him and some other items and I know there is nothing I can't buy once I get there, if need be. But I am an anxious flyer and a terrible overpacker, so I need all the travel advice I can get.

Pictures as requested

Time has been a bit crunched of late, so gettign pictures uploaded was a bit delayed.