I love drool

I know it may not fit with popular opinion, but I love drool. I hate it when mommy tries to dry my face and hands. They were meant to be wet and sticky!

Hi Grandma!

We spent this weekend with Grandma Sally and Grandpa Ron. I had so much fun talking to them and all my dad's cousins who came to visit. I got to show Grandma what a good eater I am. She helped mommy feed me some of my cereal and I wasn't too messy! I love being a spoiled grandson.

Faces

Today I am practicing making faces. This is my "Ooooh, look at the pretty puppy" face.

This is my "get me another toy or I will really scream!" face.

This is my "I smell something bad and it might be me" face.

CHRISTMAS!

Christmas is sooooo much fun! Did you know that? My Aunt Ali, Uncle Dan and their two dogs came to visit. We spent the morning opening presents and playing with our toys. I got so many presents, it was overwhelming. Dad helped me open mine because apparently licking the wrapping paper is not the best way to unwrap a present. I got books and balls, a pig, a duck and a penguin, and clothes of course.

I spent the afternoon watching daddy cook Christmas dinner. It all smelled so good. I sat in my big chair at the table so I could watch everyone eat. But I really wish I could have tasted it! My Great-Uncle Bob also joined us for dinner. I was on my best behavior for him.

In the end, it was a great day. I had so much fun playing with my family and getting lots of licks from the dogs. I hope Christmas happens again soon!

Sitting

Have I bragged lately about how good I am getting at sitting up? Here are some pics of me sitting like a pro. I don't mind falling on my face or to the side, but falling backwards really hurts!

Saturday fun

Yesterday I found out what my big chair is really for.... eating cereal!

My Aunt Ali also came to visit me yesterday. I showed off my mad rolling over skills and I could tell she was really impressed. She also laughed at my funny voice. I'm not sure how I feel about that. Anyway, she promised that she would be back Monday with Uncle Dan and their doggies. I can't hardly wait.

Big Chair

I got a new big chair today. Not sure yet what I'm going to do with it. So far I like the view of the living room and banging my toys on it. The banging is my new form of communication, because I still can't talk! It is so frustrating. And even weirder, Mom keeps telling me that I am a horse. What is that nonsense? I'm a baby silly!!

I've got mail

I love getting Christmas cards in the mail. Especially the edible ones. I started eating them today and I love it. In other news, daddy and I both have a cold. I've been coughing all day. Now mommy says that I have laryngitis. I don't know what that is but it sounds pretty bad. Every time I try to cry nothing comes out but a quiet little squeak! It is very strange. Wait a minute... I just had a thought. Do you think eating Christmas cards hurt my pretty voice? Hmmm. I will have to ask mommy, once I get my voice back.

My...

... what hairy feet you have!

Snow day

Mom and dad say that today is a snow day. So we get to lay around the house all day. After all the busy holiday shopping and parties it is good to relax. Abby and I are having lots of fun together. Today she even let me snuggle with her! Daddy also put me in a warm bear suit and we all went outside to feel the snow. I'm not too sure about snow yet. It is pretty to watch, but very cold.

Tooth!

Yes, you read it right. I got my first tooth today. It is all very exciting. Mom and dad keep sticking their fingers in my mouth so they can feel it. It is the bottom front left one. I'm not quite sure what I am supposed to do with it but it is interesting to feel it. I couldn't figure out how to take a picture of it, so here is just a picture of me enjoying my thumb.

5 months old!

Yea! Another month has gone bye-bye. I'm soooo mature and grown up now. I can roll onto my tummy from my back going to the right or left. I love to chew on my toes. I can sit up on my own for quite a while, unless I get too excited and try to reach for a toy far away. I can blow spit bubbles and make all kinds of sounds. I especially like to cough... that cracks me up. I recognize my mommy and sometimes it makes me cry when she walks away from me. (Why would she ever want to leave me!) I get to eat rice cereal and oat cereal! They are both very tasty. Daddy's smiles and buzzy noises and Abby's licks are my favorite sources of entertainment. I'm living the good life.

Daddy is a monster...

a Kissy-Monster!! He attacks me all the time and I love it!

Fat man in the red suit

And I mean Santa, not me!

Mom and Aunt Ali took me to the mall to meet this Santa character today. He seemed very nice and was comfy to sit on. They tried to get me to smile for a picture but I was too worn out from a long day of shopping.

Also.... Today I figured out how to roll from back to front on my right side, instead of always going to the left. Now I can flip either direction! It is so much fun. Trouble is that once I flip there is no where else for me to go. That is really irritating.

Rolling Master

Two weeks ago I rolled over from my back to my front all by myself. Mommy and daddy were so excited. Then I decided to spend the next two weeks perfecting my ability to blow spit bubbles. Today I decided its about time I started rolling over again. I think they thought I had forgotten how. After a few minutes of huffing and puffing I was able to do it again, and now I'm a pro. Go ahead and put me on my back! I'll be on my belly before you can say "roll over". Finally I can do a trick that the dog can't do. Now if only I could figure out how to sit on my own.

Books!

I should add reading books to my list of hobbies. This is a great book, recommended by my little friend Nina. Not only is it fun to read, but it tastes good too.

Holiday spirit

Things are starting to look different around here. Mom put up a big tree in our living room and covered it with sparkly lights. Staring at it is my new favorite morning activity.