Teething

Yahoo - Spencer's first two teeth have broken through. The good news is that there was no fussing at all...they just popped through one day without us even noticing. The bad news is that I am his favorite teething toy (as you can see from the picture). Ouch!! They are sharp little teeth!! ;) Oh well, if it keeps him happy...

First swimming...

Brad and Spencer had their first swimming "lessons" on Saturday morning. Spencer had a great time and I enjoyed watching Brad do the "hokey-pokey" with the rest of the parents and babies (I should have taken a video of that ;) We are excited to get Spencer comfortable in the water and look forward to more swimming classes this month!

Graduation!

Spencer and I have been attending a Mom's group on friday afternoons. This has been a wonderful place to meet with other Mom's, ask questions, discuss issues, etc... You can only attend the group up until your child is six months old...meaning Spencer had his first of many "graduations"! ;)

More fun six month pictures...

I look a lot more excited about the ocean than Spencer does!



Daddy and Spencer on a hike..

It was so warm in Boise that Spencer spent lots of time in a diaper and sunhat!

Magical times...

Months five and six have been absolutely magical. Spencer has such huge smiles whenever he sees his Mom, his Dad, the dog, a stranger, his toes...etc., etc.... We feel much more confidant in our abilities to read his moods, meaning we can take him on all kinds of adventures.

Our most recent adventure was a trip to Boise over the week of 4th of July. Spencer got to see family including his newest cousin Jack. We were in Boise as a stopover on our way to Stanley for Drea and Justin's wonderful mountain wedding. Spencer was such a trouper as we lugged him all over the state! As Brad and I were both in the wedding, Grandma Roxanne and Lobert were a HUGE help - watching Spencer as Brad and I went from activity to activity.

Our trip to Stanley also included Spencer's first hike in the backpack (as opposed to the front carrier). I think the backpack is a much more comfortable way to go - oh wait, that is probably because Brad carried him! ;) I guess it was more comfortable for me! Stanley is an area that Brad and I did lots of hiking in pre-Spencer and pre-Portland - it was so wonderful to get back!

Other tricks this month include sitting up on his own and trying lots of new foods. So far, his favorites have been sweet potatoes and bananas. Mostly, he just likes making a mess. I am not sure how much actually gets in his little belly. We are off for his six month doctor appointment today - wish us luck with the shots!