5 months old...

Carter is 5 months old today! I cannot believe it...he is growing up way too fast! (As you can see below, he already had his first haircut). He is sitting up more and more on his own these days, and loves standing when he is being held. He is super strong. He loves books...especially books with bright colors, touch-n-feel animals & he really loves his newest book, Noisy Vehicles (thank you DD and Pops!). Being outside is still one of his favorite things...mainly in his swing, of course. But he also loves going for walks and has even been swimming a few times & loves the water! And of course his other favorite thing is EATING! He still loves oatmeal & has now had (and enjoyed) squash, green beans, carrots, apples, pears & prunes! We figured this little chunk wasn't going to turn down much!! ;) He has also enjoyed spending time with his extended family: Gigi, Grandma (his Great Grandma), Uncle Scotty and Cousin Alex all have visited from Houston. And he even had an evening with DD and Pops to allow Mommy & Daddy a long-deserved night out. :)

First haircut!

Well, we finally did it! Carter got his first haircut today!!! He did SO well, we were very impressed. The stylist kept saying over and over again how well he was behaving for his first haircut :) He did have a meltdown at the end though. But don't they all?!?! ;)

Before & After

4 months old...

Carter is 4 months old today! He went for his 4 month checkup this week and is 25 inches long & weighs 16 lbs 7 oz! Growing like crazy!! He can even sit up unassisted for up to 10 seconds before falling over. The dr was VERY impressed! His favorite things these days are playing in his gym with this mysterious baby he sees in the mirror (so funny that he has NO idea it's him!), being outside in his new swing and eating (what a shock, right?!). He LOVES his oatmeal! He actually forcefully throws his hands towards his mouth when I have the spoon near him. I think he is trying to help?! It's so funny...can't wait for him to try new veggies & fruits. Coming soon!

Disclaimer: I know his hair is out of control in some of these pics! We will be getting him his first haircut very soon. Everyone says "They shouldn't get their haircut until they are 1!" Umm....his will be longer than mine. And I am already SICK of people thinking he's a girl b/c it's so long. Too long to fix & spike...It's time!

Picture me rollin'!

Ok...so the title of the post. For some reason, I have that song "Picture me rollin" by Tupac in my head. Why? I have no idea. I am tired & a little delirious from trying to get everything wrapped up here at school after being gone for 3 months! ANYWAYS....

Carter has rolled over! See, the post title isn't THAT off! ;)

*Side note: Yes, I know. ROLLING OVER is not what Tupac was talking about!

Watch the video below. He has mastered tummy to back...now we just have to go the other way! Yay!