7 month old Hayes

Happy 7 months, Hayes!
(This one is short..getting lazy)

7 days in Florida.

We took the plunge, packed our bags (and kids) and headed to Fort Myers, Florida last week to visit my brother. He moved there in January, and we hadn't seen him since getting there 4 months ago.

Having never flown on an airplane with the kids, let alone taken such a lengthy trip away from home all four of us, I was a bit nervous about how well the babes would do with everything. Everything was pretty OK until Wednesday night. Meltdowns all around as a result of overtired babes. Rest of the trip was a bit of a battle. Nonetheless, we had a great time hanging out with family and soaking up the warm Florida rays.

Evie had a blast playing in the waves with Uncle Matt

First night there...someone was pooped.

Hayes was such a trooper! 

 Such a fish all week. Not even a little afraid of the water. 

 Those cheeks...I could kiss all day. 

We ate a lot of ice cream. 

Like a lot. 

Matt's backyard is pretty sweet. 

 Feeding the fish. 

 Morning at the park. 

Visiting GG in Naples. 

 

Baby boy got his first tooth while we were there. 

6 month old Hayesy

We did it! We made it to half a year with Hayesy-boy. Not sure if that's actually something to celebrate, but it always feels like somewhat of an accomplishment when you reach half a year and everyone is alive and well.

Hayes must have had a growth spurt this past month, because the kid seems huge. He's starting to wear some of his 9 month clothes and carrying him these days makes my arm ache after about 5 minutes. Thank goodness for baby carriers!

You know the saying that everyone says about baby boys: He's all boy. Yeah, I've always hated that saying, but guess what... I think Hayes is all boy by the look and feel of him.

I've been just awful with recording things this month, so here's my best attempt at recalling Hayes' latests and greatests. (He was actually 6 months on March 24...but we just had his well-visit this week.)

• His hair continues to lighten. I remember Evie's seeming more blonde right at this age as well. 
• Finally found his toes and can grab his feet. 
• Enjoys bearing weight on his legs in the Johnny Jump up and exer-saucer.
• Cranes his neck to watch his sister play and when he hears her voice his eyes light up. He gives the biggest belly laughs whenever she's around!
• Getting good at grabbing objects (and mommy's face with his razor sharp nails)
• Napping 4 times a day with majority of naps only lasting 30 minutes (yawn.)
• Waking about every 2 hours through the night (bigger yawn.)
• Getting better with self-soothing since sticking to our routine throughout the day. 
• First bit of solids right around 6 months- a banana. He has also had some avocado. 
• So strong- pushes up on hands when on belly
• Rolls quickly from back to belly
• Squeals and screams when playing
• Still no teeth, although the teething symptoms have seemed to calm down
• Unsure about new people
• You weigh 3 more pounds than Evie did at this age!