7 Months Old

Man time is flying by like crazy!  You have grown up so much in the last month, let alone all seven you have been here. Get ready for a long post with lots of pictures.  I just can't help myself.

Yeah..it says Seven Months...no big deal 

You finally are getting teeth-two at once! After enough slobber to fill a lake over these past months, your bottom two front teeth have nearly broken through.  You have been a trooper through the pain, but there were some rough nights.  You wouldn't let me take pictures without biting my fingers like a snapping turtle so..yeah...there's that.  I hope this doesn't mean you will be "that kid" who bites everyone in preschool.  Your aunt Amanda was the biter in our family.  Just ask aunt Alyssa about the infamous "Dear Mrs. Amrein, Amanda bit another child again today" notes. Ah... the classic stories you never tire of hearing.

The constant river of slobber continues

I swear they are in there and they are sharp!

You also test drove your first car.  Grandma Kathy (Mi-maw) & Grandpa Mike (Pa-paw) gave it to you for Christmas, but we decided there needed to be a waiting period to be sure you were road ready. You loved your ride except when you were checking yourself out in the side mirror and fell out the driver side door. Lesson learned- Vanity can be painful.  We decided it was necessary for safety upgrades and installed an airbag a pillow or two for soft landings.

Johnny Cool Guy with one arm out the window to pose for this picture. 

Checking out a little lady (Pouncer) on the sidewalk.

Until I caught you and reminded you- Eyes on the road kid. 

Much Better.

Shifting Gears. 

Horn works. 

Murphy loves going Bye Bye. He saddled right up next to you for the ride. 

Which again leaves Pouncer with only the box to play with.  Poor cat can't catch a break.

Although, I did see her sneak in for a ride after your parked it and went to bed.

Another first was Opening Day for the Red's.  Read more on that wonderful hometown holiday.

You have learned to clap. You mainly clap for yourself when you feel you are worthy of a congrats.  You won't clap on command out of principle and so I only got pictures by chance while taking your 7 month photos.

You roll, but still are not rolling.  But it is worth noting after my Zoolander post, you can roll left or right and can make it from stomach to back and vice versa.  See your dad's solution for getting your to finally roll right....yep a big mound of pillows.  Can't wait to see what future training techniques he has up his sleeve.

Fortunately for us, you haven't put it all together and started rolling across the room yet.  Bubble wrap is on standby for your Eureka moment.  For now you are comfortable hanging out on the floor and practicing your take on Fat Amy's "Mermaid Dance" in anticipation for the Pitch Perfect movie sequel. I will let aunt Sara and aunt Caitlin show you how it's done in person since they have perfected it, but here is a scene shot from Pitch Perfect for reference.

You have the face down, but need to get a little steadier on your side movements.

Nap time/Snuggle time with dad.  (he is fake sleeping for the picture)

You love being thrown in the air-carefully of course.  You also have your skydiving face ready to go.

And what you have been waiting for.....this month's theme: The Mamper (Man Romper)

Your dad doesn't quite get it, but I love them.  And look how laid back you are in your first mamper. It is finally warm enough outside that we can show off those beautiful pale arms and legs.

That's right....I am bringing pale back in style. 

And by the last picture in the middle above you can tell picture time was over. 

Happy Seven Months little buddy of mine. 

Preview of next month's theme maybe.....Errrr my gosh. Check out my shoes!

 Or maybe not.  You will see soon enough.