6.28.2014

Hucks 6 Month Update


Huck's 6 Month Update

**he's already 7 months old but things typically run a month late around here**

22.5 lbs
generally a REALLY BIG BOY
wears 12 months clothes
perfecting the upper gears of his crawl
can stand and walk along the furniture
throws a tantrum when he can't do something his sister can
eats ... eats ... eats ... eats ... growing boy

Huck follows his sister and tries to join in ... 
this moment led to a quick tug of war where Huck proved how strong he was by holding his own. 

and emerging with a smile!

Huck met his cousin Willow over Memorial Weekend 

He also *told* us that it was time to lower his crib

 a rare morning of sibbling snuggles

Huck's first green juice ... which he loved

 Huck learned to use a straw

and enjoyed his first popsicle

Huck continued to teeth now with more chewing options due to his mobility

He discovered toys that make noise

and met his grandfather for the first time

Most weekday mornings Huck snuggled with daddy while mama got ready for work

Della decided the jumper was actually a swing ... 
and Huck laughed this crazy little giggle the whole time

Huck LOVE's his sister ...
and when Della isn't tired or hungry or simply jealous,
she loves him too

Huck discovered the Tunnel

 Della attempted to take down her brother...

 but in a twist of fate she got a glimpse of her future 

Huck is  a very happy relaxed baby ... unless he's hungry. 
His daytime meals are HUGE. I'm surprised every evening by the amount of food he puts away. 
Yet he's growing so quickly we are still waking up 2 - 3 times a night for feedings!

He working hard at perfecting his mobility, the desire to walk is clear. 
Now that Huck crawls we are surprised at his independence. He'll often take off down the dark hall to the playroom where he'll start exploring the toys ... all by himself!

Huck
you are a handsome fella and a flirt just like your daddy
I love your relaxed yet very observant attitude towards life
and I relish our evening snuggles
Your personality has been present and strong since the moment you were born
I have no doubt that you will always know Exactly Who You Are
I love you
~mama~

6.18.2014

Evening Excursions - Tacoma Waterfront


The Tacoma Waterfront
Another witching hour excursion ...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this shot Stark captured of Della and I ...
 it may be my favorite yet.





Both kids had been sick with fever for a few days prior so a sunny evening and a trip to the waterfront was just the medicine they needed.

6.17.2014

Snow Day!

 
Better late than never ...
In typical PNW fashion we had a just a few days of really nice snow following Christmas. Della, being a Christmas Baby LOVES snow and I absolutely couldn't not document this excursion ...
even if I'm 6 months late. 
 
Gearing up to head outside ...

Raring to go ... mind you, it was really early in the morning!

 
Oh yes she did ... laid right down in the snow!


 
Daddy was nice enough to build her some snowballs.



She spent quite a bit of time crawling through the snow.



The rest of the household ...


***My snow angel***

May Evening at the Beach 05.2014

 
We LOVE living in the Pacific Northwest and consider ourselves lucky to live within minutes of several State Park Beaches. Although not quite the same as those Hawaiian beaches mommy grew up with, beaches will be a major part of my babe's youth.
 
 Plus, with Della's boundless energy, our local beaches have become our salvation on these long early summer evenings.
 






Huck's first taste of sand ... literally.
 


Just an example of her emotion!

 



 
Playing in the waves ... should have put her sandals on!
 
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