OK, Gross

Emmitt can now pull his toys out of his toy basket

Emmitt LOVES this chair and his grandfather

Drool factory- no teeth yet

Talking about the trees

Emmitt also has taken quite an interest in Percy- Percy not so much into Emmitt

Emmitt found grass- AMAZING!

Laying in the yard, enjoying the trees and breeze- something Emmitts grandfather really enjoys!

Grandpa Bob's bathtime

This week Grandpa Bob visited. He and Emmitt had a great time together, had lots of opportunities to bond on long walks around Ballard. During the week Emmitt grew and I swear entered an entirely new developmental stage. I feel I blinked and Emmitt turned from tiny baby to grown, almost toddler baby. Emmitt now seems to have his own opinions, can pull his toys out of his toy basket, loves to push away from whomever is holding him, wants to grab everything, squeals, yells, and babbles in delight constantly, and is a great snuggler. He has found a new appreciation for nursing, however still hates to sleep. Go figure! These pictures/videos are mostly from Grandpa Bob's visit. It was a wonderful time and we wish it didn't have to end.

Emmitt is sitting up on his own now and looks SO cute on the bed

Emmitt like to stick out his tongue and blow- he will imitate you if you do it

Playing with his dad

Emmitt the Buddha

The sun finally shined for a day so we all laid in the yard, Emmitt, Kevin, Percy, and I. These pictures were taken while we played.

Summer has yet to arrive in Seattle so every time there is even a remotely nice day we try to be outside. Some of these pictures are from playing outside. Emmitt is now mastering the art of sitting up on his own and grabbing toys or your face if you get close enough. He looks so cute when he does it and it is fun to sit in front of him and entertain him, instead of behind. He is turning into a little person with a little personality and makes me smile so much my face always hurts. This time I took tons of video mostly because he keeps doing really funny things and I think you all will enjoy them. What can I say he is growing and I swear getting cuter everyday. You be the judge!

Hanging out on the patio (left to right) Jasper, Emmitt, Ella, and Jensen. We were in a Centering program together- our pre-natal care. All babies were born in Jan. and we have kept in touch with everyone and try to have reunions every month. It has been a great way to make friends with babies since we don't really have any otherwise (in Seattle).

Emmitt got SO excited when we stood him up next to the other babies. He smiled and grabbed for Ella's hands.

Centering friends (and Francios of course)

drinking wine with Mike and Robin

drool

The next few pictures I was trying to capture the long hairs on top of his head. They are so cute and stick up like peacock feathers.

Emmitt practicing sitting up with Francios of course

Business socks (funny if you know the song)

My sweet boys!Emmitt has officially found his thumb.

Emmitt as ummmmmm not sure....wait maybe an artichoke?

Andrea and Jo as a pickle and ummmmm not sure

E and K at the Oyster Bar

We have decided to start taking pictures of our adventures with Francios (the giraffe). Here he is at Emmitt Watson's Oyster bar in the Market.

Sweet guy getting ready for a trip to the market

Emmitt and Uncle Gribas (mom posting blog in background)

Since last post Grandma Jo finished up her visit. It was very hard to say goodbye. We wish all grandparents lived down the block. Having kids will do that I guess! Anyways, we had a wonderful time just hanging out around the house and going for occasional adventures in the city. Emmitt really seemed to connect with his grandma and I'm sure is saying "where did that sweet lady go that just couldn't get enough of me". We miss you Jo! Thanks for everything. The other pictures are a collection of Emmitt around the house looking cute and then some pictures with his Centering friends. Emmitt really got excited about the other babies, especially the sweet little girl Ella. E is getting SO big. He can now sit up on his own (we have to put him in that position first) he grabs for toys and everything else. He no longer sleeps in restaurants but instead is the baby that is banging on the table and throwing things on the ground. I find myself saying "when I was a server would this have pissed me off?". Kevin and I now certainly have an appreciation for kid friendly restaurants that serve good drinks and food- hard to find. Love to you all!