Goof ball

I was in a funny mood playing with daddy. I was going to get him!

And then he got me!!!

Mom wanted me to pose in front of the spring flowers

These are my favorites. Daddy makes me laugh so hard. We went down to Diamond Knot for some pizza and coasters with Grandma and Auntie and we had so much fun!

Dr. Kelley

This is my doctor, Dr. Kelley. I went to see her for my 6th month appointment check up. All is good, my heart is beating fine.

Eyes checked out okay too...

She was measuring me here. I liked her crinkly paper

I had to show her how good I sit up. She said I had nice "Tone." I'm thinking she is talking about muscle tone since I work out so much, not my voice tone. That still needs some improving.

Last thing: the big weigh in. Mom and dad thought I was 20 pounds but not yet...19 pounds only! 75th percentile for everything, not too shabby. Mom and dad says that's just where I want to be. So I intend to keep it up. 

Love my Auntie!

My Auntie Karis is back home now so I get to see her all the time! She moved here from Santa Fe and we are all glad she is back in Washington. 

Love her!

We have a winner!

And the winner is....bananas!! Just call me little monkey. Daddy was sitting eating a banana for breakfast and I decided to take over. It sure was tasty. Out of avocados, sweet potatoes and bananas, bananas take the cake!

More, more!!! 

I'm 6 months old!

I can't believe I'm already a half of a year old! Mom and dad can't believe it also. I'm sitting up all by myself and starting to eat fun food. I talk all the time but only I can understand what I'm saying.

Grammi and Grandpa Price's friend Grant made me a rocking chair horse! How cool is that?? Grant said this summer I could come and see his real horses and chickens, dogs and cats, I'm so excited! We all went out to dinner and had so much fun! I love seeing lots of people. And daddy was sure making me laugh.

Yum! Just kidding:) It looks like I'm eating here but I'm just faking everyone out. Still cute though. 

Celebrating Spring

Yesterday was the first day of Spring, and Spring brings showers so daddy and mommy had to go out and get me my first rain jacket. We went down to the beach to eat fish and chips and the grocery store to hit up some food. It was a fun day!

I can sit up in the cart now so I can look around at everything!

Do I get one of these??

Sweet Potatoes!

My second grown up food to try was this weird looking thing. It's called a sweet potato and it actually was quite good after my mommy prepared it for me. At least I liked it better than avocado. 

This is where Grandma Betty was feeding me. She came up to visit me and I had sooo much fun! I love her so much.

Stinky

Whoops, I farted.

Happy Irish Day!

Yesterday was St. Patty's Day! So I guess that means mom dresses me up and makes me pose for the camera. I hope you have to wear green that day or else she really likes that color! Didn't do much to celebrate except for getting dressed up and mom and dad had a Guinness. 

After a long day of photo shoots all I wanted to do is sit down on the couch and relax with my sister Sydney.

Fighting weight

I stripped down to my onsie and weighed in at 20lb, not even 6 months yet. I'm ready for my fight, I'm the Eye of the Tiger!

This is me warming up before I hit some stairs. I have a mean left jab, you better watch it

Wanna piece of me?

Note from Mom: My 2nd dream is coming true!

My first dream has always been to have a baby. My 2nd dream has always been to be able to go for a run with a baby in a baby jogger. My most prized baby gift has to be my BOB stroller, my baby jogger. I day dreamed about how and when I'd be able to take the baby on jogs around Greenlake, the park, my old running routes, anywhere really! But when Price was first born I had to put him in his car seat and then attach it to the stroller. Supposedly you can run with the car seat attached to the stroller. I tried, I really tried. I took him to Greenlake a handful of times and he just wasn't having it. I'd make it around the lake but with him crying the entire time. I'd cry myself when I got back into the car. It was a disaster. 

Well, NOW, at almost 6 months he is now able to get out of the car seat and sit big boy style facing outward in the stroller. The stroller isn't as top heavy and jerky so I think he actually enjoys it! We have been twice this week so far on a nice 3 mile loop and he fell asleep both times towards the end. It was heaven, I loved every second of it and I hope he did too. So long story, short, mommy is happy now:)

This is my little honey bear all snuggled up under the weather shield. All warm and toasty with his buddy Sophie the giraffe. 

Waking up, all smiles! My baby boy....

I'll have the Porter....

Recently mom and dad took me on a walk on one of the rare days it wasn't raining. We parked by my mom's studio and walked around by the water and the park and had a lot of fun. Afterwards mom and dad were thirsty so they decided they wanted a beer at Diamond Knot. This got to be where I used my first high chair! I loved it! I could shake my feet, sit up like a big boy and Daddy even got me a coaster to chew on. Mommy was laughing at daddy because he asked the server for a "clean coaster." And then mommy kept turning the corners so I didn't eat the cardboard. It was a fun afternoon.

Look how big I look!

Avocado

I got to try my first grown up food! Mom and dad said that since I turn 6 months old next week we might as well give it a whirl tonight. Mom mashed it up,  put it on her finger and stuck it in my mouth. Not sure what I thought about it but I overhead my parents say they would try it again tomorrow, so we should see. 

This is when mom was trying to get me all pumped up for the first taste. 

Why is mom putting her finger in my mouth?

Interesting....

I'm out.

Note from Mom: Finding Time

I know I have it made. My life is pretty wonderful. I have a beautiful, healthy baby boy who is easy going, charming, smiles more than cries and has an amazing sense of humor. I have a husband who is supportive, loving, present, a natural father. My job....pretty much perfect and probably what most moms would want if they had to work and wanted to work. I went back to "work", if that is what I should even call it, when Price was 3 months old. He is now 5 1/2 months old. I don't have to send him to daycare. I have a wonderful rotation of Grandparents who come to our house to watch Price. My mom, Kadin's mom, Kadin's dad and Stepmom, they all come over on a weekly basis to play with Price. I love how I have a job where I get to be active and I get to exercise but I have found in the past 2 months that I am not exercising or working out my body like I thought I would be able to while teaching class. If I'm doing everything I ask my students to do my teaching is not up to par and I can't have that. So hence, "Finding Time" is what I'm struggling with right now. Specifically, finding time to work out myself and also, finding time for Kadin to work out. Before baby we were both fit, active and worked out on a regular basis. But for obvious reasons our workout programs have been put on the back burner. 

Just this morning Kadin and I had a talk as to how to find time for both of us to regularly exercise. I think I finally "Got it". I now realize how parents struggle to find time for themselves and in this case, find time to do something that most people don't find enjoyable. We on the other hand do find it enjoyable in a sick way I suppose but still are having a hard time finding the time. 

I know it'll happen, I know things will pan out. For Heaven's sake, he isn't even 6 months old yet. But this is my personality, this is me, I'm an anxious, want to get it done now type of person. In time, I'm sure we'll come up with a suitable plan that will enable both Kadin and I to find time to work out.

Only problem is: a plan has to be developed soon because I want to do the Rock and Roll half marathon in Seattle this June. Time to train! It'll happen....it'll happen. 

Mr. Blue Eyes

I'm a mini Daddy, a mini Kado...so everyone says. I'm okay with that since Daddy is one handsome dude  Mommy and Daddy love my baby blue eyes and thought they might change over to some other color by now but we all think this is the color they are going to be! Daddy has blue eyes but not this blue. Mommy has green so just like everything else about me, it's not like Mommy. We think my blue eyes comes from Grandpa Price. Mommy and I went to visit him today and yup, we sure have matching eyes! 

Also, you like my Nike onsie?? I got a bunch of them from my Auntie Sarah. She shipped them all the way up from Vegas for me. I'm so lucky. I also get to see her again next month, I'm really excited about that. She was worried the clothes wouldn't fit me because they are for 9 month olds but my 5 month old buff body fits just perfectly in them. Thanks Auntie Sarah! 

Here comes the sun....

It was so nice outside so Grandma and Daddy took me on our deck to hang out. Grandma put on my first pair of sunglasses. I liked them, they fit me just right! I can take these sunglasses to Vegas when we go in a month. Mommy, daddy and I are going to see Grandma down there to play in the sun and swim in the pool. I have my swim gear all ready to go and my shades to match. I'm ready to roll!

"I just want it to be just a little bit warmer"

"Is that an eagle or an airplane? Oh wait! Maybe a UFO?"