6 Months Old

WOW! What a busy month, and I guess that's the best way to describe AJ now... BUSY, BUSY, BUSY! He's suddenly a very active baby who just isn't a teeny infant anymore. He's explores everything and Nuge has become one of his favorite explorations. Good thing Nuge doesn't mind having a lip or ear tugged on. AJ is much more vocal. He has "raspberry" conversations, and squeals and screams with you. He is also very aware of music now. Everytime a song or jingle comes on the TV he stops in his tracks and just listens. He also sings along with you. He can pretty much sit on his own as long as he doesn't lean too far back. He is constantly rolling over and has learned that he can get to objects by rolling. He is also starting to get his knees up under himself and scoot a teeny bit. This new discovery has him sleeping in different positions now too. We often find him on his side or tummy. He knows how to deliberately shake a rattle, or pound on objects. This new trick has been fun in the bathtub as he splashes us both and gets water everywhere! He doesn't seem to mind the water in his face though. AJ has also been trying lots of new foods and loves to make a big mess!

Here's AJ practicing how to play while sitting up.

AJ loves his popsicles, just like Grandpa Al. He gets so excited and constantly reaches for it!

After I feed AJ, I let him play with the cup and the spoon so he can learn how to feed himself.

The mat is pretty much pointless now as AJ only stays on it for about 30 seconds, but he still enjoys the toys.

AJ absolutely loves his baths now, and loves to make BIG splashes.

If you listen carefully to the vidoes where AJ is wearing the orange shirt, you can hear him doing "raspberries."