Baptism & 6 Months

Hello,

Lots to talk about!  Dylan has been doing great!  He was baptized on May 2nd.  It was a great day.  He did very well through most of the service and the baptism even though it was during nap time.  We had the family over for lunch afterwards.  Thanks to all who came and shared in Dylan's special day!  Grandma Struecker came to stay for an entire week and Uncle Matt and Aunt Cathy came to visit for the weekend.  It was very nice to have my family here.  Dylan stayed home for daycare for the week.  I took a few days off to hang out with them but Grandma watched him the days that I worked.  It was so great having her here to take care of him.  I offered to have her come and live with us and take care of Dylan full time :0) 

Dylan also celebrated his 1/2 birthday on May 12!  I cannot believe how quickly the time has passed.  He had his 6 mos checkup. He is doing great.  He is now 18lbs 9oz and 27 1/4 inches.  He has doubled his birth weight now which I thought was fitting for his half birthday :)

Dylan has been sitting on his own very well recently.  He also is starting to show signs he wants to crawl.  Right now he moves around by rolling and spinning on his belly.  He can go quite a distance just rolling around, it is very cute.  He is starting to notice the dogs and cat and gets a big smile when he sees them near him.  He reaches out and grabs their faces and tries to eat the bullies noses. 

Solid food has been fun!  So far he has had green beans, peas, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes (favorite) and tonight he tried his first fruit-apples.  He has been very receptive to all foods but you can tell which ones he has enjoyed more.  So far I am making his food.  I enjoy cooking so I have had fun.  It has been very basic so I am anxious for him to be able to eat some more complex foods. 

We made another trip to Iowa last weekend.  We had a wedding in Des Moines.  He did great in the car.   Dylan spent his first night away from both of us.  He stayed with Uncle Matt & Aunt Cathy.  He did very well and Dennis and I survived.  We missed him very much but it was also nice to have a night to ourselves. 

Well I think that is it for us.  I hope everyone is doing well.  Love-Angie, Dennis & Dylan