Waving HI

PJ learned how to wave today but, he only waves at pictures of himself on this blog. He won't wave to me or dad or even himself in the mirror. Pretty funny I think.

Not crawling but...

So, this is PJ's attempt at crawling. He doesn't like it when we put him up on his knees. He can scoot backwards and I have found him on his hands and knees in his crib, but he doesn't seem very motivated to crawl.
However, he can walk a little if he really wants to. Here he is in his starting position (left side). And, here he is on the other side.

PJ very proud of himself for walking a little!

The Bumpus family let us borrow this fun house toy and my how the boys love it!

PJ loves to open and close the door.

Where did PJ go?

Yes, there is yet another tooth coming in and this one is a tough one! I gave him an apple slice to chew on and he really enjoyed it.

Random Summer Photos

I am having so much fun with PJ this summer! He is at such an adorable age. I realized today that I laugh more now than I ever did. He is just so stinkin' hilarious. Once you get him laughing, it's like his giggle box turns upside down and he doesn't know how to stop. Today, every time I said "red" he laughed. Of course, I said it over and over again. How random...

Playing with Cousin Ashley who LOVES PJ!

Two buddies just hanging out
Happy Father's Day
Pa-Pa, PJ, and Nana B
Playing with dad's work badge...a favorite morning activity.
Look at that little one who has discovered his thumb! I don't really want him to be a thumb sucker but it is kind of cute.

First time swimming

I think that PJ is a natural born fish. He loved being in the water. I took him out of the floaty after a while and he really liked to splash the water with his hands. I think we may have found our new found summer activity and a bonus treat: he is now taking long nap. :) *sigh*

Just goofing around

My parents tried to make me ride on Scooter...I was more interested in feeding him the rocks on the ground.
See...he likes the rocks.

Playing before church

What a big boy! This is all PJ wants to do anymore is stand up and play.

Peek - A -

BOO!!

8 Months Old

I love this little boy! He is such a joy and seems to always have a smile for me. I don't want him to get any bigger...he is just so perfect right now. Here are some of the things that have been going on in the last month:

• PJ weighs 19.5 lbs. (Had to take him in on Friday due to a nasty ear infection)
• Is getting even more teeth! He is up to 7...okay technically 6 and one more corner of a tooth has broken through. Four on top and three on bottom.
• Has learned how to clap in the last two weeks
• Loves to stand and hold onto things (can't pull himself up to standing though)
• Still not really interested in crawling but can get to things he wants by "diving" head first to objects. In fact, he has is first scratch/bruise on his forehead from doing this.
• Laughs all the time and is very social

8 Month old picture (clapping hands)
Lounging out with Pedro

Playing with the rocks at the playground - he hasn't tried to eat any of them just yet

Just a swinging

PJ really enjoys the park down the street from our house

One of his favorite activities is digging into the basket of toys; this can entertain him for a while

Grilling with dad

Getting ready with mom in the mornings. He has his three "toys" to play with in the bathroom: two travel toothbrush holders and a plastic first aid kit.

Flying with dad. He is a dare devil.

Standing up...but look out when he gets tired, he will fall without warning.