6 months old

And just like that half a year is gone! Charles turned 6 months on Sept. 15th. I'm a little slow at posting. Two kids take up a lot of time and energy.

Charles is now 26 1/2 inches and weighs 16 lb 11.5 oz. 

Wearing size 2 diapers and is 3-6 months clothes still but they are getting snug. Probably time to get out the next size of clothes.

Charles is becoming more mobile and rolls all over the place. He even enjoys getting into anything possible, especially the cats food/water dishes. Got to watch this guy. He's trouble.

He sleeps great. Goes to bed around 9:30 and sleeps till about 8. Some times wakes up around 6 or 7 and then goes back to sleep for an hour or two. He takes 2-3 hours a day between 30-60 mins. 

 

He is babbling more and more. Favorite sound is mamamama. Maybe an indication of what his favorite word will be.

On September 14th Charles took yet another hearing test. This time he completed it and passed with flying colors.

 I love that he is very expressive. His many faces are the best!

When Daddy's Away.....

..... We Play. Well, sort of.

After our trip to Utah, Tracy was nice enough to drive us back home so I didn't have to travel with two kids on my own. Thank you! He returned to Utah on August 17th via the train. He had some field work to do and museums to visit.

While he was gone for nearly a month, I tried to hold down the fort as much as possible. Man it is a lot harder when you're out numbered. However, we survived and I tried to make the most of the end of summer/beginning of school.

We went swimming.

 Made cookies.

James got a hold of my phone and photographed the cats.

Took the car in for an oil change.

James enjoyed their outdoor waiting area. 

Bought James new shoes for school. 

James built many things, like this bridge. 

Put google maps on the big screen and reminisced our Utah trip. 

Visited James' school. 

Met his teacher and the class chickens. 

Listened to records. 

James made a car repair shop with his Legos. 

Charles started sticking out his tongue. 

Played at the park. 

Listened to more records. 

Made English Muffin Pizzas complete with smiley faces. 

Kept finding one of the cats hiding under 

our couch cover and bedding. 

Made great use of our sit n' stand stroller.

Walked James to and from school and 

picked up our packages from the office. 

Supported our team!

Go Utes! 

I pampered myself and did my nails. 

James got a hold of my phone again and 

took pictures on the way to school. 

James became interested in riding his bike. 

Sometimes our cats sit in funny positions.

So I take a picture and sent it to Tracy. 

Went swimming some more.

Love Charles' swimsuit. 

 James' friend had a birthday party the same day Tracy returned.

He met us there and surprised James. Best day ever!

The party was awesome, too. They  had it at the City Gymnastic center.

There was all kinds of obstacle courses and Gymnastic equipment the kids could play on.

Pretty much the kids were just set loose. Oh, they all had a blast.

Tracy returned with a very big present for me.

I'm totally in love!

The Very First Day of School!

James started Kindergarten on August 26. He was a little nervous, but felt better after a little bit (his words).  He loves school and asks to go every day then is very, very sad on the weekends when he can't go.

First day of school pictures:

Such a cutie. Love him to pieces.