A Month of Traveling!

June was a fun-filled month with lots of work keeping Mom & Dad busy and many adventures for me to explore in our travels. We went to 8 different states and bought a postcard for each state that we went to for my scrapbook. I saw touristy things, parks in every location some with and without doggies, recording studios, supermarkets and rental cars ;) my favorite one - the Ford Edge because it has a vista roof, which is a sun roof throughout the entire car - I LOVED looking up at the sky.... 

Many new milestones to report: I am getting even better at supporting myself and using my hands. Mommy loves how I can find my pacifier where ever it's hanging and put it into my mouth, I have also become quite the experienced flyer, sleeping through take off and landing ;) I also love doing chin ups with my car seat visor. Apparently it's hysterical to watch but keeps me entertained for hours. I can now also put myself to sleep (YAY!). This has happened quite a few times now. Mommy feeds me, puts me down, says goodnight and walks out of the room. Then I chat with myself, squiggle and play and then before you know it, POOF, I'm asleep :)

Then the best milestone of all... I ROLLED OVER! It was my Father's Day present to Daddy. We were in Ohio visiting with Carly & Colby and everyone was watching me as I played on the floor and then I just did it, I rolled from my back to my belly. I won't lie, it was a bit challenging but they cheered me on and boy was I proud afterwards! 

June was a busy, but fun month - Vermont, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey! Here are some photos (and videos) of our adventures:

visiting PJ at Buckingham (his seniors very hip day program ;)

having dinner with Aunt Barbara

visiting with Oma before heading off on our long journey...

and a visit to Mrs. Marquoit too :)

and we're off.... taking a little snooze on the plane on the way to Georgia

visiting with Cousin Scott 

cuddling with Daddy

about to go in the pool (yay!) - look at my adorable Little Swimmers diaper :)

I love walking (with assistance of course)

splishin and a splashin... or chillin and relaxing ;)

then we went to Ohio and spent time with Carly & Colby, in between working of course ;)

here I am ROLLING OVER! step 1(ish)

step 2

and TADA! (it's harder then it looks...)

I was very proud :)

this is me and Colby (Carly's very cool boyfriend - we had so much fun together!)

then we went to Denison to visit with Aunt Lisa (look at my stylish onesie)

I love my Baby Bjorn!

I can almost touch it...

we had so much fun :)

I was giving her kisses...

and of course played with her hair (who me?)

yummy feet!

the Costa family on the road :)

I love helping Mommy push the stroller

just chillin...

I was helping Daddy work

always buckle up!

and now I thought I'd help Mommy with her work...

after our business travels we stopped in New Jersey for a quick hello with Aunt Barbara, Uncle Arthur, Poppa Joey, Cousin Amanda and Cousin Adrian (who now loves to turn on light switches, give kisses and is very nice about sharing his toys with me)

my new friend :)

Cousin Adrian 

Poppa Joey making me laugh 

and then we returned home - this is me the next day at the doctor's for my 6.5  month check up. Luckily for me Mommy & Daddy postponed my shots for a couple weeks since we're heading out to California soon, so they wanted to make my time home a pleasant one :)

The doctor was VERY happy with my progress - woohooo! 6.5 months later he still loves holding me when I come in for a visit. I weighed in at 17 lbs 12 oz, 25 1/2 inches tall with a 44 cm measurement on my noggin' (yay for brain growth!). 

Stay tuned for future updates, until then - Happy 4th of July!

Here are a couple videos:

Giggles on the bed

Taking a walk in Virginia