Ozarks - Take Two!

The first weekend of August, we trekked back down to the Ozarks for a nice, long weekend.  As soon as I got out of work that Thursday afternoon, we loaded up the Highlander for a late night ride.  As usual, Parker did great.  He actually stayed up a lot longer than I thought he would considering the time of night!  I was so worried he wouldn't sleep well that night, especially considering he was up playing with the crew when we arrived a little after 11pm!  But, just like his mom and dad, that kid loves to sleep.

The weekend was so great and Parker enjoyed the water both days.  In fact, he's so comfortable in the water that he actually fell asleep again.  Yep, our boy is a water baby.  And I'm not talking a quick snooze, this was at least a 10 minute nap and probably would have been longer if I had allowed it.  I'm sure the fact that it was basically bath water (all those warm days seem to have heated the lake right up!) and the wave motion completely lulled him to sleep, heck he may have thought he was back in the uterus! However, something about letting my baby prune up in the water for nap time just didn't feel right, so eventually we took him out and inside for a bath so he could take a real nap inside :)

Scott did manage to click a few pics of him snoozing away....

The rest of the weekend was filled with many board games (Clue, anyone?) including a stomping on Scott, Rachel and Jonathan by yours truly in Monopoly and yelling at Scott to get Parker closer to the dock.  I will not go into details, but let's just say somebody (Scott) thought it would be fun to take Parker out WAY too far.  I'm just thankful Jeanne stepped in and convinced him to head back since he would not listen to his wife (grrr)!  Men.

Latest and greatest of Parker

I know, it has been WAY too long since an update.  I've missed both his 5 and 6 month posts, so guess what.....this is going to be loaded with pictures from both!  So settle in for a long one ;)

First off, five months.  Seems like so long ago as this little guy is changing on us quickly!  Last month was full of firsts - first ear infection (boo) and first try at solid foods (as solid as pureed baby food can be)!  We're thankful that the ear infection cleared up fast and have enjoyed watching him figure out the food thing.  I have learned that Parker is not yet a fan of avocados and for the first time heard and watched a baby gag.  I mean, really not a fan of avocados, I just wish I could have caught that expression on camera, man was it a doozie!  He was up to 17.2lbs at his trip to the doctor for the ear infection, so it will be interesting to see how much he's gained in the last month or so.  In the words of Amy Allen (who so graciously met us to capture Parker's six month photos today, here's a sneak peek http://amyallenphotoblog.com/?p=1410) - "that boy is a tank!"

Locked and loaded for his first feeding....only looking a little scared!

I'm not so sure about this mom.....

Seriously, you call this food?  I'd like to see you eat it.

Dad giving it a go, with Parker trying to take over.

The drool is non.stop. these days!

Oh great, another photo shoot.  My favorite.

Take one more picture and I'll bop you mom!

Our all American hunk celebrating the 4th of July

Mommy dresses me in some silly stuff, who is this Dave guy anyways?

Cheering the Cubs on to a win (for once!)

 
And now, six months.  Half a year.  I say it so much, but it truly is going so fast.  They say time flies when you're having fun and that is the truth.  Every day is a new journey in his little life and every stage is more fun.  So I just try to sit back and soak in the memories of my little tank growing and learning!  I haven't caught a pic yet, but his latest trick is getting up on all fours, so looks like the crawling stage is next.  The house is so NOT baby ready yet, so I'm enjoying the non-mobility as long as I can..... ;)

Another meal time pic, squash anyone?

6 months, woohoo!

Sitting up like a big boy!

Ok dude, it's time we plan an escape from the crazy photo lady

Yep, mom, we're done.