Funny Foot

The other morning Shaden and I were taking it easy.  I was sitting on the couch in my pajamas and Shaden was having a little fun in the saucer toy we are borrowing from a friend.  I was crossing my legs and wiggling my foot and Shaden started cracking up so I grabbed our camera and here's the result.  You might have to pause the music player to hear the clip.

Isn't that a great sound?  Baby's have the cutest laugh.

Drinking Problem?

Well not a lot going on around here.

We are teaching Shaden to drink out of a sippy cup.  Its been slow going.  Right now we are working on holding a bottle.  He seems to have the idea, but doesn't get that he has to lift it up to get anything.  So he likes to drink juice out of the bottle while he is laying down.  Funny thing is he wouldn't drink milk out of the bottle.  So here are some pics I took.

Deployment Date?

A few friends have asked when Chris will get deployed.  As of right now we have no idea.  Some time in March there is planned block leave for his unit, which means that anyone that wants to take vacation will most likely get it during that time.  We are guessing (and its been rumored) that the deployment will happen at the end of May.  I will post as soon as we hear something more definite.

6 Month Check-Up

Shaden had his 6 month check-up today.  Yes it is a little late, but that was partly due to the doctor's vacation.  And partly because I was a bit of a slacker.  

Shaden now weighs 14 lbs, 15.86 oz. (Pretty much 15 lbs, with clothes on.)  He is in the 10th percentile for weight.  He is 24.5 inches tall.  (Chris said, "He's over 2 feet tall, why isn't he walking yet?"  He's a little excited for that.) Shaden is in the 5th percentile for height.  Who would have thought that Chris and I would have a short child?  LOL

He is doing everything developmentally that he should be at this age.  He can sit all by himself.  He is rolling over both back to front and front to back.  He can transfer objects from one hand to the other easily.  He likes playing peek-a-boo, but prefers to play "where's Shaden?"  I put a light blanket over him and ask "Where's Shaden?" and he pulls the blanket off and smiles or giggles.

I love this little guy!

Funny Little Clip

Shaden started doing the funniest thing with his mouth and Chris and I were lucky enough to catch it on video.  Don't mind the shaking, its just me cracking up.