Look who is trying to sit up!

I'm not sure when it happened but it suddenly seems like overnight my little baby has turned into a little boy! He is laughing all the time, reaching out to grab things, smiling and playing with us and now he is starting to sit up! Here are some shots of his new accomplishment!

He was so proud of himself! I love the determined look on his face. HahaHe'd obviously had enough by this point. He must be saying "Mom this is hard work!"
I guess this means crawling is next! Maybe it is time to start babyproofing our house?

Fall is here and pictures!

Today is officially the first day of fall and it definitely feels like it! I just got back from running errands and the thermometer in my car said 64 degrees! I'm so excited to be done with the heat of summer and actually be able to enjoy our time outside! I can't wait to take Mason to a pumpkin patch, make pumpkin cookies, go for long walks, and enjoy the leaves changing color!

In other news....My good friend Kelly is starting a photography business and is nice enough to take pictures of Mason for free! We are so lucky to have a great photographer available! Last week we tried to get some pictures made of Mason! I used the word tried because between the rain and Mason deciding to boycott smiling for the day we didn't have much luck. We did the best we could and got a few good shots though considering the circumstances. We are planning to go again soon to hopefully get some more shots in the sunshine and of Mason smiling! Here are a few of my favorite pics:

4 months old!

Mason had his 4 month checkup last week! Everything went well and his doctor said he looked great! He did much better with his shots this time and only cried for a few seconds then stopped as soon as I picked him up. I did better too and didn't cry like I did last time! Here is what is going on with Mason this month!

He weighs 16 pounds and is in the 67th percentile for his weight.
He is 27 inches tall and is in the 95th percentile for his height!! I guess we are going to have a tall guy!
He is smiling and laughing all the time and is so much fun to be around! He especially loves to smile at strangers everywhere we go!
He puts everything in his mouth! I am hoping this means a tooth is coming soon!
He is rolling over much easier than last month although I still think it surprises him when he does it!
His favorite thing to do is stand up! He is no longer happy laying down and wants us holding him up at all times! I wonder if this means he will be an early walker?
He has perfected the pouty face and sticks out his cute little bottom lip anytime he is really sad or just wants to make us think he is really sad!
He loves other babies! He is really noticing them and smiling at them!
He loves walks and can ride in his stroller without the carrier now! We can't wait for cooler weather so we can take walks more often!
He loves mirrors! He will smile and laugh at himself in the mirror then hide his head in my shirt like he is shy because the baby in the mirror is looking at him. Too cute!

I must say I am loving this age! He is so much fun to be around and so easy since he isn't mobile and can't get into stuff! Here's a few more pictures of Mason this month!

San Diego!

We had a great time in San Diego! It is definitely different traveling with a baby but we had a lot of fun! Mason was a trooper and is a great little traveler! I can't wait to take him on more vacations and show him the world! He did great on the plane- he cried a little when we took off but slept after that! Here are some pics from the trip!



Here's Mason wearing his "Baby Pilot" shirt excited for take off!

Mason waiting to see his Uncle Kevin and super excited to be standing up! (it's his new favorite thing!)Mason and Kevin. Kevin hadn't seen Mason since he was a month old!Mason ready for graduation and looking cool in his sunglasses and camo USMC shirtLa Jolla Beach...so beautiful!I love our little family!

We're leaving on a jetplane.....

Our little man is going to have his first flight tomorrow! We are going to San Diego for my brother in law Kevin's Marine boot camp graduation! We haven't seen Kevin for three months and can't wait to see him and tell him how proud we are! For the graduation, Mason will be wearing camo pants along with this:
As excited as I am, I must admit I am a little nervous about our first big trip with a baby. My three biggest concerns?
1. What on earth do I do if Mason starts crying in his scream cry on the plane? Every option that works at home (his swing, his crib mobile, taking him outside) are not options! I already feel sorry for the poor people on our flight with us.
2. How will I change him if he has a blowout diaper? Mason tends to save these diapers for really special occasions like being in the car or out in public...I am almost certain this will happen on the plane! I avoid airplane restrooms like the plague and there is no way I am taking a baby in there!
3. This one sounds silly but it is a concern- We have to check Mason's carseat at the ticket counter. That means it is going under the plane with all of the other luggage. I see how they throw things in there and how dirty and beat up things look when they come out. I don't want Mason's new carseat that was supposed to last through our second child to look like an antique! Not to mention- Mason puts his mouth ALL over the shoulder straps which will now be covered in suitcase germs!

So, wish us luck as we venture out on our first trip as a family of three! I am sure it will go great and my concerns will not be a big deal at all once we are there and having fun!

P.S. I am throwing some completely random pictures that have nothing to do with our San Diego trip into this post. These are of Mason playing in his exersaucer yesterday. He looks so puzzled by everything!