Michael Lost his First Tooth!!

We noticed last week, that Michael had a couple of wiggley teeth. Both bottom teeth would be coming out soon!

Well Thursday night was the night! One of the two was ready to come out! 

He was so brave as Andrew pulled it out! 

Here is a little video of Andrew pulling his tooth! 

It won't be long til the other one is ready to come out! 

Two Wheels!!

Michael and I spent Labor Day in an empty library parking lot learning how to ride his bike on two wheels!

 It took several trips up and down the parking log, but he finally got up the courage, and I let go! I was so proud of him!

He worked so hard, and the pride he had for himself was so fun to see! Now he just has to master starting on his own and turning.

Michael's First Haircut

We took Michael to get his first haircut yesterday. We went to a cute little shop in Greenville called Jelly Beans. It is only 1 cent for a Baby's First Haircut! They also give you a certificate with a lock of their hair on it.

Anyway, Michael did great during the whole thing. They put him in a little car to sit in, and put the cape around him, and he really didn't care. He was happy to just be sitting in a car.

First she brushed out his hair, so it made a little baby afro.

Then she got the trimmers, and started. Every once in a while, Michael would move his head or put his hand up, but never once did he get mad, or cry. He was such a big boy!

 She was even able to shape around his ears, and along his neck line.

After it was all done, he got to pick a prize from the treasure box (he picked a sticker), then he got to pay for his hair cut by feeding the pig his penny. He also got a balloon with a bag of jelly beans attached.  I think the balloon was his favorite thing from the whole experience.

This hair cut makes him look so much older now.

It was a fun little experience, and I'm so glad that Michael did so well. While we were there, 2 other children, about Michael's age, were also there, and they screamed the whole time. I'm so glad that Michael wasn't one of those children.

Michael's First Car

Michael got his very first car this weekend! Thanks Mimi and Poppa! He loves it!

Such a Big Boy!

Michael has started branching out a lot more lately when it comes to food. He is eating almost all table food, and really liking it.

Last week, we had fried chicken, so I was cutting some off the bone for Michael and he loved it. But apparently I wasn't giving it to him fast enough so Andrew handed him the whole leg. Michael then proceeded to chew on the chicken leg for the next 10 minutes. He is definitely a southern boy!

Also, Michael has decided that he can feed himself, and doesn't need my help. How did he get so big, so quick?

He does a great job getting the spoon to his mouth, and the food into his mouth. He hasn't figured out how to get the food onto his spoon from the bowl yet. But that will come in time.

He is very proud of himself!

Now if we could just get him to eat fruit and veggies that aren't pureed. He really doesn't like the slime factor.

Take me out to the ball game...

On Friday Night, Andrew's whole family went to the Greenville Drive baseball game. It was so hot! But we had a great time. This was Michael's first baseball game, and he had a blast.

Andrew game him a peanut shell to chew on, and he loved it. As soon as it would get soggy, we would give him a new one to chew on.

We ended up leaving after the 5th ining, which was around 9:00. Michael had reached his limit. but he did really well during the game. Especially, since he didn't nap much during the day on Friday.

Thanks for the tickets Amy! Go glad you were here to go with us.

Michael's First Trip to the Zoo

On Monday, Michael and I met our adoption playgroup at the zoo. Jessica and Lydia came too! It was so hot, but we had a great time. Michael really didn't care much about the animals, but he didn't complain once about being in his stroller.

I know this is just the first of many trips to the zoo for us.

Michael's first Boo-Boo

Yesterday was a first for Michael, he got a boo-boo, and boy did he cry.

Yes, he has had his bumps, and falls, but nothing that left even a scratch or a bruise.

So, we were playing in his baby pool yesterday, and he decided he would stand up, using the side of the pool as his prop. Well, the side of the pool gave way, and he went stumbling over the side. It happened so fast, that I didn't have time to grab him before he went spilling over the edge.

Bless his heart, he has a scraped up nose and his lip was bleeding. He didn't cry for long, and was back playing in no time.

I know this is just the first of many, so I'm preparing myself for what's to come.

Pool Fun!

On Sunday, we took Michael to my parent's pool to go swimming for the very first time. Last summer, he was too little to go swimming.

The water is still a little cold, so we started with me holding him, to get him adjusted to the water temperature.

Then we put him in his float, and he still wasn't too sure about the water. He never did cry, but he never smiled either.

Once Daddy got in the pool with him, he was a little more happy.

He loves his Daddy so so much!

We went again on Monday afternoon, and he liked a lot better the second day. We will be spending lots of time at the pool this summer, so I'm sure he will love it soon enough.

On The Move

This weekend, Michael finally figured out how to crawl! He started with just a few "steps" at a time, but Monday, he was really moving.
Here is a little video of of him crawling across the living room floor. You can also see at the end of this video him pulling up. I think that was his motivation to start crawling. He would get himself over to the couch or coffee table, just to be able to pull himself up.

Our life with a stationary baby is now officially over, and we are on constant watch. No more leaving him in the living room playing, and expecting him to be where we left him. I had to breakout the baby gate this morning just to keep him contained while I was in the shower.

Let the adventure begin!

It's the Little Things...

that make it feel like he is growing up way too fast!

I always knew one day he would hold his own bottle. There have even been days when I wanted him to hold his own bottle. But when he actually reached up and took it from Daddy, I just wasn't expecting it to happen today, and I definitely didn't expect me to be so sad about it.

It is a strange feeling to watch your child reach these little milestones.

In the same instant you are insanely proud of your child, and yet so sad to see them take a little step toward not needing you as much as they did the day before.

Like I said, It's the little things...

Michael's First Easter

Happy Easter!

With Poppa, Maggie and Mimi after church.

Michael wasn't too happy after church.

With Daddy after we got home from church.

He was much happier after a bottle and a quick nap.

With Momma

Happy Baby!

With his Easter Basket that Poppa and Mimi got him.

His Easter Story Book

With Papa this afternoon

With Grandma this afternoon.