Reading Himself a Bedtime Story

He LOVES this book with the mirrors!

Happy 1/2 Birthday!

Sammy turned six months old on the 24th of this month! He got to spend the weekend before that with some of his aunts and uncles in Syracuse. Unfortunately, we forgot the camera, so no pictures of that.

We do, however, have his monthly comparison shots.

Here he is at five months, four months, three months and two months, and one month.

And what new milestones do we have?
-He can get up on his hands and news for a few seconds from his stomach, or tip forward on his hands and knees briefly from a sitting position
-Can stand for long periods of time assisted (holding onto his crib) as long as he doesn't get distracted
-Recognizes his name and turns toward whoever said it (including aunts and uncles)
-Grabs his poor cousin when he walks by him
-Initiates peek-a-boo and laughs out loud when someone joins him (as he ducked behind the pillow playing with Auntie Anna on Saturday)
-Eats solids every couple of days - He loves bananas, carrots, and PEAS (his favorite). Sweet potatoes and applesauce are more iffy.
-Has his two bottom front teeth
-Sleeps again at night!!!

With His Favorite Person Again...

And I Thought Grunge Was Out...

Sammy and Daddy, rocking the flannel.

Bruno, The Guard Platypus

"Ok! I'm happy! Can I have a toy now?"

"Yay! My platypus, Bruno!"

"It's much easier to communicate at his level"

Wow, Even Patrick is Looking at the Camera!!!

Sitting

This was the first day he could sit up without leaning on his hands like a little gorilla, and he was really proud of himself!

Pictorial Evidence That He Sleeps

Two Posts in One Day?!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

The shirt? Absolutely true!

Sam Helps Out Around the House

Doing some research with Daddy

And folding laundry with Mommy

Yay, Uncle Mike!

Sleepy

Photo Shoot

"How do you like my new pose?"

"Surf's up!"

And we're getting even better at sitting!

The Elmer Fudd Hat Had To Be Retired...

Fortunately, we have others. Here's one of them.

Playtime with Sammy's Favorite Person!

Sammy watches as David plays with the cups

"Oh, hello Sammy, I didn't see you there!"

"Would you like a hat?"

"Quick! I'll pull a Houdini on him while he's not looking!"

One Size Fits All?

Sammy drooled all over his own shirt and got cold, so Daddy sacrificed his clothes for Sammy. He actually gives him his shirt everyday when he gets changed after work, so it's not such a surprise that he loved it.