Garage Doors, Walls, Squeaks, and Smiles

Garage doors, walls, squeaks and smiles ... huh?! Watch the video and you'll understand.

9 months!

Our little man is 9 months old! I can't believe it. He now weighs 23lbs 4oz and is just over 2 feet tall (29 inches). He is officially an expert crawler, which he found interesting for about a week or two. Now his new favorite thing is to pull up to a stand and cruise from furniture to furniture. Unfortunately, this new skill brings lots of falls and bruises. :(

He loves Teddy!

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Official 9 month picture

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He loves to run

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Enjoying some playtime at Tutu's when it was 90 degrees in our house

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Future QB

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Distraction techniques while eating

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Here is a little video from yesterday -- he NEVER stops moving!

Portland

Last Saturday we drove down to Portland to see Grandpa Bob. We had fun -- here are some of the highlights.

Playing at Grandpa's house

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Isaac got wide-eyed seeing the Polar Bear exhibit for the first time

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Grandpa Bob and Isaac checking out some dinosaurs

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Isaac spent some time standing (his favorite new skill)

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Waiting for our turn at the driving range

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Relaxing under the plum tree

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We got stuck in lots of traffic which wasn't so great...

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Summer Fun

We are so lucky to live near the Green Lake wading pool. We have had a couple really hot days where, what better to do than take a dip in the "piss" pool!

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We went on a hike to Mason Lake last weekend, which is on the flanks of Bandera Mountain.

An extra 22lb work-out

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We both got sweaty!

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He liked his break spot, especially the lichen and dirt

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Re-hydrating before the hike down

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He REALLY liked my trekking pole. That's a good sign, right?

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MINNESCONSIN

We took a trip to Minnesconsin (Minnesota & Wisconsin) so Isaac could finally meet his Uncle Kirk, Auntie Angela, and his cousins, Carter and Olivia. Isaac did great on the plane and had a super fun time playing with everyone. He even had a few "firsts".

First time on an airplane. Apparently traveling makes him tired too.

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First time seeing a ceiling fan

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First time meeting his Hauge cousins (Carter and Olivia) -- he loved them!

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First time in a pool

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First boat ride

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First diaper change on an office desk (??)

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First grandkid photo with Grandma and Grandpa

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This one is just cute

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Sooooo cute!

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First time in a big bath tub

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Blondies

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It was a fun visit and we were so sad to leave. Can't wait for our next visit!

8 months!

Someone turned 8 months old on Tuesday!

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So much to see from up here ...

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We are having a very serious conversation ;)

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New things

Here are some fun new things that Isaac has discovered recently.

Fresh cherries!

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Afternoon hikes!

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Chewing finger food!!

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Moving?!?!? (not quite ... he can scoot backwards and managed to get stuck)

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