6 Month Photos

Last weekend, we took Wyatt to Portrait Innovations to get his picture taken.  As usual for him, he was not excited about it.  I made sure to arrive early to have time to feed him and to make sure he was awake from the car ride (of course he didn't even fall asleep in the car this time).  Still didn't help...I think he just doesn't like the bright lights and strange lady with the camera.  The beginning of the shoot looked alot like this:

Luckily, the photographer was very patient and worked hard to get some smiles, even when he kept whining for Mom to pick him up :)  You can still see the tears in his eyes even though he is smiling: 

 

No smiles here but at least there aren't tears (although he did get mad at one point and nearly threw himself out of this chair, luckily I was close by to catch the little monster) :)

One of my favorites!:

Things got better once he got to take his clothes off and have a duck to talk to!

This one just cracks me up...looks like he is saying "look, meet my friend, rubber ducky" :)

Such a big boy sitting up in the rocking chair!

Sweet smiles!

he loved playing with the blocks!

Right before he spit up all over the bear's leg :)

I am just hoping that at some point he starts to like photo sessions or I may never get decent pictures once he gets mobile!! 

6 months

Happy half-year birthday to my sweet little boy!

Wyatt's 6 month stats:

weight: 17lbs 11oz (55th %)

height: 28 in (93rd %)

head:  58th %

Wyatt had his 6 month checkup today.  His weight is finally leveling out (which the doc says is normal and fine) and he is still tall (a fact that makes Daddy happy and less worried that he is going to be a shorty like his Mom)!  The doc gave him an A+ for health and strength!  Poor boy had to have 3 shots, but at least now we have a break from shots for awhile :)

Some of the things Wyatt is up to now:

-sits by himself

- chatters alot, even said dada the other day

- loves to laugh, especially when you tickle his chunky thighs :)

- eating several fruits and veggies...his favorites are sweet potatoes and pears

- is quite the mama's boy right now

- very interested in the computer and cell phones...can you tell what he sees mom and dad doing alot??

- is now sitting up in carts and high chairs when he goes out to stores/restaurants (although he prefers to be held or standing in my lap most of the time we are out!)

-has started holding and trying to drink from his sippy cup and an open cup (this usually results in most of the water running down our shirts)!

More Christmas...

We couldn't quite fit all our Christmas celebrations into just 2 days so they continued through the new year!  The day after Christmas, we celebrated with Grandpa McMillan, Bridget, Jonathon, and Trevor.  We spent the afternoon playing with Wyatt, opening gifts, and took the boys (including the big ones) to get new video games! 

Playing with Uncle Trevor

Trying out my new walker!

The Saturday after Christmas, we finished up our holiday celebrations with the Frye family Christmas at Lacey's Granparent's house.  Wyatt loved seeing all his aunts, uncles, and cousins, and had fun playing with the little ones.  Here is a cute picture of him with his little cousins Attalia (2 years) and Gavin (14 mo).

Aren't they just precious?!!

Christmas Day

The festivities continued on Christmas Day.  Christmas morning was spent at Nanny and Pappy's with Uncle Casey and Aunt Nicole (and all the doggies). 

Wyatt ready for Christmas in his pj's and reindeer hat :)

Opening stockings with Casey and Nicole

Wyatt and Nanny

Daddy helping with the big one

Wyatt's new ride!

Peyton wants in the wagon!

Mommy got a great Christmas present when she got cancelled for work Christmas night!  The 3 of us then went to Derek's cousins Jason and Angie's house to celebrate with Grandpa McMillan and family.

Checking out Grandpa M.

Christmas Eve

We had a wonderful and busy Christmas this year!  We started out the holiday festivities at Derek's Grandma's house on Christmas Eve.  Wyatt had his first experience opening gifts...he did a pretty good job, although he was more interested in eating the paper than the present inside!

Opening presents with Grandma (Derek's Mom)

Opening a present with Uncle Skylar

Wow my very first basketball...and just my size!!

More presents!  I must have been very good this year!

yummy present!

Next stop on Christma Eve was at Nanny and Pappy's house.  Wyatt was pretty tired at that point but not too tired for presents!

Loving on Great-Grandma Graves and Nanny

Great-Grandma had matching Colts hats made for Daddy and Wyatt!

Santa

Wyatt met Santa for the first time this weekend.  He did a pretty good job considering we had to wait outside in the snow and cold for about 15 minutes before Santa was ready for us.  He did cry a little but smiled some too so we were able to get a few decent pictures.  Note:  Santa is not looking because I just used pictures from our camera that we took since it was easier than scanning the real picture...you get the idea :)

Here are a few more:

All dressed up for Santa

A Smile!

I've had enough!

5 Months

So, I am running a little behind on my 5 month post....let's just blame it on Christmas :)  Wyatt thinks he is such a big boy now that he is 5 months.  He is really starting to move and wants to grab/get into everything!  I can already tell that we will be in trouble soon! :)  He is only cranky when hungry and/or really tired and is a complete joy to be around.  He makes me smile everyday and I feel so lucky to be his mommy!

Some things Wyatt is doing this month

- Sitting unassisted for short periods of time using his arms for support...loves to sit supported by the boppy and play with his toys

- Still loves the jumparoo and his playmat

- Likes to lay on his back and play with his feet

- so far has ate rice cereal, baby oatmeal, sweet potatoes (loved!), and avocado (tolerated).  On this note, I am attempting to make my own baby food.  So far, it has been pretty easy, but he has only had 2 foods, so we will see how it goes as we continue to introduce more :)

-continues to nurse well and frequently :)

- turns on his side but hasn't quite rolled over yet

- loves to pet and watch the dogs

- usually sleeps from 10p to 5-6a, quick feed, then back to sleep until 8-9a (occasionally skips the feed and sleeps through)  Struggles a little with naps some days...he doesn't want to miss anything!  Most days he takes 3-4 naps ranging from 15 minutes-2 hours (see what I mean!).  I am not complaining though...as long as he sleeps at night, I am happy :)

- makes lots of sounds, laughs alot, and has discovered his (happy) scream and fake cough :) 

We are looking forward to Wyatt's first Christmas in just a few days!  Hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday!!  Merry Christmas!