Our Water Baby

Cash started his Infant Swimming Resource lessons with Miss Annette on Monday, June 22nd. Cash had never been in the water except for baths, so we weren't sure how he was going to do. He was immediately happy and comfortable in the pool. As an infant, Cash will learn how to flip himself over to a float if he falls in the water. So far, he has been working on floating and rolling back. His first roll back really pissed him off - for about 2.5 seconds. He screamed when he came out of the water and then was immediately fine. These lessons are definitely an investment of time and money, but I think there is nothing more worthwhile. We love ISR!

Beach House - June 2009

We had our week at the beach house June 13th -2oth. Holden loves the beach house more than life itself. It was a little challenging for me this year because Cash needed to be up at the house more often, and Holden wanted to be on the beach all day. Trey had to work 3 of the days, so it was a definite balancing act trying to keep both boys happy. Thank goodness for Trey's cousins, Sandi and Kelli, who often kept an eye on Holden while I was tending to Cash. We had friends over, bbqed, and played all week long. The last few days were pretty cold but that didn't stop us from having fun. Each year we feel so lucky to have this wonderful beach house - it's so close yet we feel like we're miles away. We love our summers in Del Mar!

Matching suits!
Flying the kite
It's flying high!
Our beach get-up - Cash's pack 'n play was inside.
The Girls. Holden LOVED playing with Charlie and Eden. He would see them and say, "Oh, The Girls!" and then run after them going, "Girls! GIRLS!" They were so sweet with him; they played, talked, went in the water together, and always hugged when they had to say good-bye.
The blow -up rafts always provided beach fun!

Lots of friends came to play - Aidan (pictured here), Cole, Gavin, Blake, Zephyr, Lauren, Philip, Mikey. I wasn't very good about snapping pictures this trip.
Morning cartoons!
Cash watched too!
...and they played.
Learning to surf

While Brother surfed, Cash and I hung on the beach.
Our Beach Boys!
Bye Beach!

Our Yogi

Holden LOVES standing on his head. He often watches tv in this position. No joke.

Meet French (and French)

Holden found this little stuffed dog in Cash's toy basket and immediately fell in love with him. While he played with him one weekend morning, I asked Holden what his name was. He matter of factly told me "French" without skipping a beat. He then explained, "He likes to jump and play ball." Later on he found the little cat in his toy closet and said it was French's friend. When I asked what his name was he said, "French too (or is it French 2?)." Although the kitty friend has not shown up much anymore, French is very much a part of our family now. Holden sometimes sleeps with him, and plays with him often. His tone always turns into a loving one when he sees him, "Hey Mom, there's French!"

Six Month Well Check

Cash had his six month well visit on June 3rd. We weighed 2o pounds 6 ounces (90th %ile). His height was 27 3/4 inches (90th %ile). His head circumference was 42.5 centimeters (20th %ile). Cash Jones met all of his developmental milestones: reaching well for objects, following our movements with his eyes, rolling over, sitting with support, thinks peek-a-boo is funny, and looks for objects out of sight (object permenance). He received four vaccinations: DaPt, HIB, Prevnar, and Rotateq.

We got the green light to start fruits and veggies. He had his first veggie, sweet potatoes, the next day on his actual birthday, June 4th. Since then, he's had peas, carrots (his favorite!), pears, and winter squash.

Cash is a very happy, smiley baby, but is not shy about letting you know when he's pissed. He has the loudest, ear-piercing scream ever. Luckily, he's pretty mellow most of the time.

Cash has been sleeping well. He sleeps soundly through the night and has been napping well. Cash rolled onto his belly during his morning nap on Saturday, June 20th and has been belly sleeping ever since.

Six months old, ready to try a new food.
His first bite of sweet potatoes, with a little rice cereal on the side.
Alright, not bad Mom!

Big Boy Bath

Cashy started taking a bath with Holden at the beginning of May. His sitting got stronger and stronger, and here on May 21st he was completely enjoying his baths sitting up. He loves looking at the water and splashing his hands and feet.

Rolling Over

Cash rolled over (back to tummy) for the first time on May 21, 2009 - five months and 17 days old. He had been curling onto his side for a little while before, but on this particular day, he curled on his side and pumped his little leg in the air until he flipped himself over. So cute! I put him back on his back and he did it again. I called everybody I knew and I watched him flip over exactly four times. Somebody asked if I'd take pictures of it yet, but I hadn't. I took out my camera and wouldn't you know he wouldn't roll over anymore. I snapped his further attempts to capture his outfit, the location, etc. but actually caught his roll overs a few days later.

Actual Day of First Roll Overs - Although Not Captured on FilmRolling Over Captured on May 23, 2009