8 months, WHAT?!

This little chunk turned 8 months on moving day! He was in a rough mood that day, so we did pictures today. He got back into his routine yesterday and has been his funny self again :) He is a good traveler, but is usually in a rotten mood for the first day or two. I guess we are all that way sometimes!

 

 

His is now 20.7 lbs! He is loving real food and is starting to refuse baby food. He is Mr. Independent (don't know where he got that from! ha) and wants to feed himself. Still drinking stinky Allimentum (not too much longer!). He still likes oatmeal and loves yogurt, yogurt melts, and puffs. His favorite pouches are the ones with blueberry or banana. Still working on holding the sippy cup.

 

He loves to babble and can say dada and mama now. Usually when he upset about something, but it's still really cute :) He talks a lot to his mirror in the car and keeps himself pretty entertained on our long car rides.

 

He thinks he's big stuff and likes to stand and hold on to everything. No pulling up yet, thankfully ;) He is rocking on his hands and knees and scooting with his head and feet now. He has a feisty personality and keeps us laughing. He is also demanding and short tempered, haha. It can be entertaining for sure. We have also noticed he gets overstimulated fast with a lot of people and prefers quiet places and one on one time with people. When he's overwhelmed he just stares at people and loud noises still scare him. Watching the world cup games with friends has not worked out so far! He's terrified of everyone clapping and screaming, pitiful. He sure does like being loud himself though ;)

 

 

He is good at sleeping all night now (8pm-6am) and is almost to just 2 naps a day for 1 1/2-2 hours each. He loves his new room! He especially likes his letters over his bed now, he is constantly trying to grab them. He still loves the exersaucer and rolling all over the floor. He's pretty amazed by our ginormous tv in the living room...

 

 

Love you little dude and excited for all of our summer adventures :)



Moving day!

We're moved in!  Thank goodness for family help, we had enough stuff to unpack for weeks! We got almost everything done in one day thanks to all of our help!  I didn't take any pics that day, but those poor movers were worn out!

 

 

 

Moving day fell on Seth's birthday. What a way to spend your special day, thanks Seth! After unpacking we went to their place to celebrate with BBQ and lots of dessert :)

It was along day and Colin was not in a good mood, but it's done and we're able to enjoy the house and being back in Birmingham again! 

 

Early celebration for Jess's birthday too!

Happy Birthday!!

Last week in Chattanooga

What a week! After graduation the fun didn't stop. I should say the fun+sadness. It was so hard saying goodbye to everyone in Chatty. We all went through a lot in 3 years and supported each other a lot. Everyone is moving except Keshia and Bernadette, so chances are we won't see some people again. We did have some fun this week too in between cleaning out the house for the movers to come!

Colin will miss his neighbor girlfriend! 

 

Big dude scooting around!

 Lunch at Big River with our little man :)

 Last aquarium trip

 

Colin loved looking at everything this time.

Splash pad with friends!

 This kid is like a fish! He loved it and the kiddie pool too! Splash attack!!

Our last trip to HHCC to say our goodbyes :(

Silly guys ready for the world cup game!

  Colin sad that US lost..at least they still advance!

 Boxes everywhere yesterday! Colin thought they were fun to sit on and slap.

Last dinner with the wonderful Petersons! Will miss them oh so much! Already planning a fall trip together :)

 

Love this little girl, I hate to miss out on watching her grow! She is such a doll.

 

Last night in the house! Just cuddling with his bumper pad, hehe.

Breakfast this morning with Shanna and Owen!

I will miss all of our Chattanooga people (esp the kids!), but we are excited to be back in Birmingham. Colin and I drove down this morning and cleaned. Derek came down this evening and is working away. Movers come in the morning! 

Graduation weekend

 Derek had his 'final' graduation yesterday :) It's hard to believe that after 11 years of school and training that it's really over! It was a great ceremony and we were happy to have some family come to celebrate with us!

 

 

They had a nice ceremony to recognize each resident's hard work. Derek had to present awards and did a great job. He got a few awards and I wasn't surprised at all to hear all the amazing things they said about him...he is such a hard worker and doesn't require constant attention/praise for it. He really is so humble about all he does there. He has been an amazing chief resident. He got a chief award, the clinical award, and the peer award. Everyone in his class voted him the top resident. They always tell me how great he is at work and helpful to everyone. I'm such a proud wife!! I know Derek is so glad he's done and has 5 weeks to play before his job starts!!

Residents with Sudave (program director) and Velvet (program coordinator)

The wives (plus Bernadette ;))

So so proud of all these great people!

 

Today the group rented a double decker pontoon boat and hit the lake! Colin got to play with Doozie and Nana all day, he had a great time :) We had so much fun and it was a great last activity all together before people move! They have truly become our Chattanooga family and we'll miss them all, even if we get on each others nerves once in a while ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking forward to spending 1 last week with everyone before we move!