Owen is 7 months old

On June 15th, Owen turned 7 months old. He is growing up so fast! He is trying to crawl but can't connect the moving of his legs and arms together. We think that he is going to walk first because he keeps pushing himself up on his legs and wants to stand. He is babbling up a storm, I think he is saying Dada, but Jon says no. He is sitting up very well on his own and maneuvers himselfs around in a circle with his legs. It is so nice to be home with him and see him grow.

Pappy bought Owen a horse!

Pappy bought Owen his first horse. He loves it! He giggled as he was riding on it and wanted to keep going back to ride on it.

Owen's first trip to Idlewild Park

Mommy, Daddy and Owen went to the school picnic today at Idlewild Park. This was Owen's first trip to an amusement park. It was so much fun! We started off in Storybook Forest. Then we walked the park and saw all the kids from school and their families. Next, we went to the pool and went swimming. Owen loved the water and the fountains with the water squirting out. Finally, we headed back and Owen was wore out and sound asleep. It started to pour down rain on our way to the car and we got soaked. It was a very fun day for us. We can't wait until he gets bigger and can ride on the rides.

Owen swimming in Aunt Darla's pool

Daddy and Mommy took Owen to Aunt Darla's to go swimming this afternoon. He didn't like it initially but then he loved it. At one point he was so relaxed that he almost went to sleep. Crosby went in the pool too, he had a blast!

Owen's Backyard Pool

Mommy convinced Daddy that we needed to get a backyard pool, all that I wanted was a pool that Owen and I could sit in, so he gave in and let us get one. Owen LOVES it!!!!! He is so excited to be in the pool! He wanted to splash the water and play with the toys. We are very excited to take him to his first REAL pool to go swimming.

Our new addition!!!!

Owen got his new puppy, CROSBY this past week. They are truly best friends. Crosby watches the baby and the baby watches his every move. Owen gets so excited his arms flap up and down when he sees the puppy. When Owen is on the floor he reaches for the puppy and rolls towards him--maybe this will make him start to crawl. This will be a fun summer seeing Owen and the puppy together. Crosby likes to lay on his back when he sleeps and he likes to find things to rest his head on (as you can see in the picture--he is laying on Owen's breastfriend pillow !!)

Owen's trip to Maryland

On Saturday, May 31st we took our first long road trip to Maryland. Owen was very good in the car. Mommy rode with him in the backseat on the way down and we both took a nap when we hit the Maryland border. While in Maryland we got to visit with some of our friends, visited JC Parks Elem, National Zoo, and Great Falls. It was a lot of fun,, but too quick of a trip.