6 Months

At 6 months Charlie:

Weighed in at 15lbs 10 oz (15%) 27.25 in (75%). The Dr. referred to him as a beanpole to which Peyton promptly replied "he's not a beanpole he's a baby" :)

Is sitting up unsupported longer and longer everyday

Enjoys sitting in his bouncy seat

Scoots all over the place.  I can leave the room for a minute and he's in a totally different spot when I come back

Has the cutest giggle and the best belly laugh.  Jason is best at getting the belly laughs by tickling him.

Is blowing raspberries - usually when he eats

 

Is doing good with solids. So far we've tried rice cereal, apples, avocado, and butternut squash

  

Puts his hands on my face and pulls me in for the sweetest, sloppiest, wettest kisses.  I melt every time

Has one tooth on the bottom and I think the second one is close to popping through

Hasn't been sleeping great but the past few nights have been much better (knock on wood)

Takes two naps a day and has started sleeping on his tummy sometimes

Enjoyed his first time in the swing at the park

  

Is just the sweetest, happiest little guy.  I often get comments on how good he is and how smiley he is.  

 

 Is my best little buddy and I love him more and more everyday!

Snow Day

Like the rest of St. Louis, we spent last Sunday holed up at home watching the snow come down.  I spent much of the day sitting in front of the window mesmerized by the falling snow and amazed by how much there was!  We had a lazy day - Charlie and I didn't step foot outside all day.  Jason shoveled a couple of times and took Peyton out for a few minutes.  We played a lot and read a lot of books, baked and had our first ever family movie night.  A perfect snow day!  Now, the snow is free to go away for the rest of the winter - I'm over it ;)

All bundled up

Happy to stay inside with Mommy

Watching out the window

Movie night!

Peyton thought it was more fun to sit on the couch with no cushions rather than the cushions on the floor

Really into Winnie the Pooh ;)

Let's Eat!

I can't believe Charlie is starting solids already.  I got a little sentimental just seeing him sit in the highchair like a big boy.  Time is going too fast!  We started rice cereal over the weekend and he took right to it.  He also really enjoyed sucking on an apple.  I think he's going to have his Daddy's big appetite!

Deck The Halls

I love having the house decorated for Christmas.  It just feels so warm and cozy!

Charlie loves to play under the tree :)

Annual Cookie Extravaganza

We had our annual cookie making with the Griesenauers over the weekend.  As always we made tons of yummy cookies!  Peyton enjoyed helping make the batch of chocolate chip with Jason and me and she loved making her first ginger bread house!  I am loving watching her participate in all of our holiday traditions this year.  It's so fun to experience it all through her eyes!

The other day I was sitting on the couch in the living room while Peyton was in her room.  She was suspiciously quiet but I didn't think too much of it.  She finally came running out of her room and I noticed something shiny on her face...she had smeared Vasoline allll over her face and neck.  There was a jar in a basket on her changing table and we've been putting it on her cheeks at night because they have been so chapped due to the cold weather and having a bit of a cold.  She was so proud of herself for putting in on - I couldn't help but just laugh!  I have a feeling two is going to be a lot fun and I will have many little stories like this to share!

Happy Birthday and Santa

On Sunday we continued the celebration since it was officially Peyton's birthday.  We spent the day as a family and packed in a lot of birthday and Christmas fun!

We started the morning by giving Peyton one last gift.  A high chair for her babies.  She put it right to use!

We decorated the tree and Peyton enjoyed helping.

Then it was off to Bread Co. for Peyton's favorite lunch - grilled cheese!


















After lunch it was home for naps.  When Peyton woke up we asked her if she wanted to go see Santa and she said "Sure!".

Waiting to see Santa

The closer we got I could see Peyton's hesitation growing and I wasn't sure how things would go.  As we approached Santa she got very shy and hid behind Jason.  Santa was very kind and even sang Happy Birthday to her when I told him it was her big day.  She didn't want to sit on his lap but was happy to sit on the little stool next to him.  Charlie was content and just staring at the crazy lady trying to make them smile!

After visiting Santa we decided to drive through Tilles Park to see the lights.  However, when we got there the line of cars to get in was so long we decided to go home instead.  It was close to dinner time and we didn't want to push it.  After dinner we got in our PJ's and decided to try Tilles again and this time we drove right in.  No line at all!  Peyton was getting tired but enjoyed seeing all the pretty lights.  Charlie was not as impressed and cried much of the time.

It was the perfect way to cap off a great weekend of celebrating our big TWO year old!