Happy 5 months, Mason!

Mason won't technically be five months until next week but here is his monthly snap shot at nearly 22 weeks:

Mason's has turned into such a happy little baby! He is easy to laugh and loves to be entertained. He is a pretty nosey little guy, wanting to where every noise comes from. Though he still has some fits of crying at times, he likes to be out and about, any where there is action. He still loves his daily walks and being the center of his sister's attention. He can roll but isn't happy about it and must more prefers to be sitting up right so he can see what's going on. Just like his sister, he likes to be jostled and tickled. He now knows his name and when you say " ELLIIIEE!" or " Here, kitty kitty!" he looks to find the beckoned animal. He is getting better at using his sippy cup at dinner and has tasted carrots, peas, butternut squash as well as rice and oat cereal. It's hard to remember what life was like before our little boy was here. He is the perfect completion to our family!

Welcome, Fall!

Obligatory photo on the bridge

We spent the last day of summer having ice cream with my mom , dad and my sister and family. Today, we spend the first day of fall in Estes Park. Mike and I both said we are disappointed that we live so close, yet don't venture up very often. We all had so much fun , I think we will be going more often. Here are a few snaps from our day. I could have spent the whole day taking pictures! Looks like I might need to make a trip especially for that before the snow falls.

How every good day trip starts

There wasn't much by way of color just
yet but we did find a bit. The day was
gorgeous none the less

Mack was ready to go!

She did not want to take pictures but I managed a few

Tossing rocks in the water is all she really wanted to do

I'm not afraid to get my feet wet for a few pictures

Piggy Back ride for Macky

Proud Michigan fans. Mason had a great time, too!

How we roll....

Our daily walks have evolved! Mason now enjoys riding in the backpack carrier while Mackenzie peddles along on her bike:


Mack has loved riding her bike but it's obvious she has out grown it. She has decided to practice diligently and in a few months, we will get a new bike and work on riding with out training wheels!

Show time!

Mackenzie and Mason have established a sweet evening routine where Mackenzie puts on a variety show for Mason. Mason rewards her with his delicious little laugh and they carry on like this for about half an hour  before Mason heads off to bed:

The Entertainer

Swinging buddies

Someone's always got somethin' to say

Big boy!

Mason is set on learning to sit up! For now, it's only for a split second before he face plants but it won't be long before he masters another skill. When he's in his crib or playing on the floor, he can use his little baby abs to get himself halfway up!