Giggles

Let me first say that this video did not look this dark when I took it. That being said, the audio was too precious not to share. I learned this week that Landon thinks it's really funny when you gasp and look surprised. I made the face and sound in response to him peeing on me the other day and he just cackled! I figured I'd try to capture it on video for our families surviving the snow and ice!! Here are some warm fuzzy giggles from Landon!

January in Georgia

I wanted to post a couple more pictures and a recent video. We went to the doctor today for Landon's vaccinations and checkup. Everything is as it should be, 18 lbs and 28 inches. If we could skip the weekly trips to the pediatrician with "daycare-itis," we'd be perfect!!! I asked them if they needed a PT on staff since I was there every week anyway! The doctor recommended giving him puffed cereal that melts in your mouth instead of Cheerios to develop his fine motor skills and get him used to crunchy food. As you can see in the video, Landon's not a fan. We recently went to the Georgia Aquarium and Coca-Cola museum which are conveniently located right next to one another. Landon especially enjoyed meeting the Coke Polar Bear who was HUGE!! That bear was at least 7 feet tall and his eyes blinked! So cute!!! He sat on the floor to take pictures with the kids. I think Landon wasn't scared because he looked sort of like a giant version of Bailey. He loved seeing all the fish in the aquarium too. He just kept swinging his little feet in delight as I carried him around the place.

7 Months

Our little boy is growing so fast! It is hard to believe he is 7 months old now. He is sitting up much better now as long as something can occupy his attention, otherwise, he is not content to just sit there and is on the move. He is getting up on his hands and knees and is so close to crawling. Right now he's a little inch worm wriggling across the floor. Landon loves his new highchair, especially the noise it makes when he smacks the tray. His favorite outfit is shown above, nothing but a diaper. He gets so excited right before his bath because he gets to wear just a diaper for a couple minutes. He is babbling much more and continues to growl for everybody, especailly during my meetings at work!

Christmas Vacation 2008

Let me first say that I cannot figure out how to arrange pictures on this blog and after much frustration, I'm letting it go and just allowing them to be totally mixed up. Otherwise, the computer is going to be in my front yard next to the "for sale" sign. Anyway, Landon's first Christmas was a blast, exhausting at times because he didn't exactly travel well, but very memorable. Since the pictures are all jumbled up, I'll tell the story and you get to find the corresponding picture--like a little seek and find game! Our journey started the Sunday before Christmas when we went to visit Uncle Brad and Aunt Christy, Jackson, and Savannah in Tennessee. We had such a great time watching the kids play and spending time together. Then, we spent Monday through Christmas morning in Louisville at BeBe and Poppy's house. On Christmas Eve night, Landon got to meet my aunt, uncle, and cousins (Denise and Rusty, Ashley and Trey) and my grandma for the first time--sorry no pictures- I goofed and forgot to take pictures! The Christmas morning pictures are pretty easy to find- Landon's wearing the Santa hat and then with BeBe and Poppy in front of the tree. Then, we headed to Uncle Bill and Aunt Kim's house to celebrate Christmas in Cincinnati. There's a great picture of Benjamin, Nathan, David, and Ruthie patiently waiting on Great Grandma to finish opening her gifts before they got to open theirs..... I entitled it "Waiting". Landon got to meet Great Grandma for the first time Christmas Day. She really wanted him to eat some mashed potatoes! He also got to spend some quality time hanging out with Nana, Aunt Lora, Uncle Jerry, David, and Ruthie. Landon really enjoyed looking at David's puppets. He kept trying to eat them! Just before we left Cincinnati, I was afraid Landon was getting sick with an ear infection, but when I took him to the doctor, his ears were just fine. He's just teething! Daddy says we're not going anywhere for a very long time because Landon doesn't sleep well in his pack and play, which means we don't sleep either. We did have a great time visiting with everyone and making some great memories of Landon's first Christmas!! Thanks to everyone for making our trip so special!!!