We've Got A Roller!

Well apparently Caden did not like what I posted the other day about him not rolling over from his back to his belly. This evening while Andy and I were making some dinner, Caden was laying under his gym. One of his new favorite toys, a puppy, was laying to his left. He rolled over to get him. I was lucky enough to actually see it happen. He hung out on his belly for a little and then rolled back over to his back. I'm on my belly :)

A little while later he was hanging out having some more playtime and he did it again!

Looking at his play mat from a different view

He also is starting to do really well with sitting up. He is not yet to the point that he can do it on his own, but he is starting the process. He can sit up with either a little support to the back and/or using his arms in front of him to steady him.

Daddy giving his a little support in the back so he doesn't tumble backwards while he is playing with his music block and using it to help steady himself.

Sitting all by himself --- Only using the music block for balance.

It won't be long until he'll be doing it by himself!

My Sippy Cup

About a month ago we started Caden on juice. He loves it! So far he has had apple juice, pear juice, and white grape juice. He is not picky; he loves them all. Well this week we thought that we would try him on a transitional sippy cup. We had fairly low expectations of it since he is still quite young for one. Well he sure surprised us! The first night he drank 4 oz. of juice from it and was sad when it was all gone. At one point we took the cup from him to see how much he had drank and he screamed. He wanted it back! He still needs a tiny bit of help and it does work best if he's held, but other than that he has it down! Doesn't he look like such a big boy?

Loving his juice

Pool Time!

Caden is definitely quite the fish. He LOVES the water. A few months ago we bought him a baby pool. The weekend we were able to blow it up and fill it with water. We have it up on top of the roof of our building. He enjoyed playing in the water on Sunday. He loved splashing and playing with some of the toys...especially the orange crab!

All excited about being in the pool!

Chillin'

Chewing on the orange crab...maybe he'll enjoy eating

seafood with his mommy when he gets older!

Talking away!

Such a cute face :)

6 Months Old & Teddy Bear Wrestling

Wow! It has been a long time since I posted last. Caden and I enjoyed 6 weeks in the states, while Andy enjoyed 3 weeks. We all had a great time and are looking forward to moving back the beginning of September. We are beginning to pack our things up and are planning our move back stateside :)

Caden is doing great. He is such a happy baby. Today was his 6th month well baby check up. He weighed in at 17 lbs. 3 oz. (40th percentile) and was 26 3/4 inches long (50th percentile). His head is measuring in the 75 percentile. The dr. is very happy with his growth. He hasn't rolled over from his back to his belly, but both us and pediatrician believe that is due to his reflux. Every time you lay him on his belly he throws up so what motivation does he have to want to be on his belly? He is trying to sit up on his own, but isn't quite there. He does enjoy sitting in his bumbo seat, which helps to support and strengthen his back muscles. I am sure it won't be too long until he does it on his own. He is at a really fun stage right now and is starting to enjoy playing. He loves to lay under his gym and play with all the toys. He loves to laugh and does so daily.

6 Months Old

Playing with my bear!

Now that I'm a bit bigger and older I love to play with my bear.