6 Months

 Gabriel was 6 months old last week!  To celebrate we took him to the pool for the first time.  I think the pictures tell the story of how he felt about it. . .although I took him again today and he seems to like it a little better. . .

 

 Little man went to the doctor today for another round of shots (ouch).  He weighed in at 15 pounds 10 ounces (20th percentile).  His height was 26 inches (40th percentile).  His head circumference was 17 inches (75th percentile).  While his weight percentile dropped again the pediatrician wasn't concerned since he's eating and developing just fine.  And it's no shocker about the head.  I've doomed the poor kid to have a large noggin.

He's still working on eating.  He's gotten down having some cereal and moved onto vegetables just today.  He didn't seem to be a fan but we'll keep trying. . .

And here are some other random pictures and videos from the last month.  As a side note, I may always sound perky when I write blog posts, but he can certainly be exhausting.  He's so much fun and such a happy baby (most of the time), but he certainly can drain the energy right out of you.  What I want most is just to have a day when I don't have to get out of bed and can just sleep and watch TV.  And while this isn't possible (the little man has to eat), I certainly appreciate a good nap ;)

Look at me!  I can grab my feet!

I want to be just like Dad

I can do everything he does

So, in summary, Gabriel is eating well, sleeping well, and growing like a champ.  So love this little boy!

All in a Weeks Work

Gabriel did quite a few things this week.  Besides rolling over from him tummy to his back, he rolled over from his back to his tummy last night in his crib (and was not too happy about it).  He also has made quite a habit of sticking his legs through his crib slats.  He almost sits by himself now too.  Where did all of these muscles come from all of the sudden?

He also learned to drive. . .

Got his very own little chair. . .

And tried eating for the first time.  These pictures are actually from the third time he ate, but you get the idea. He actually did much better than I thought he would.  Despite the shocked look on his face he kept opening up for more, so all in all I consider it a success. . .

He looks so small in the chair

I put my banana up to his nose since he's always seemed to like smelling bananas.  I was trying to take a picture because he usually smiles after he smells them.  He lurched forward and bit the end off.  Apparently just smelling it doesn't cut it anymore :)