6 months

Okay, so yes, this is a little late (by 2 weeks). But better late than never. Caleb turned 6 months on the 14th and I took a couple pics. His doctors appointment went well with the doctor. In fact the pediatrician said, "You should write a book on how to raise boys! He is doing well." I'm sure he said that to every mom, but it made me feel good. :)

Stats:

Weight: 17 lbs. 3 oz.

Length: 27 in.

Head Circumference: 42.5 cm.

Milestones:

Caleb can roll both ways and rolls and reaches across the floor. He loves to put toys and anything he can get his hands on, in his mouth. He can turn toys around, twist them, pass them from hand to hand, and his latest favorite...grab them from you. He enjoys bath time every night when dad sings to him and will watch Lullaby to go to sleep. He sleeps in his crib at night for about 8 hours and will take sporadic naps throughout the day ranging from 45 minutes to 3 hours. I wake up to him "talking" and rolling in his crib. :)

He has started on solids. He eats oatmeal cereal (rice doesn't agree with him) 2 times a day and has a veggie (peas, sweet potato, or carrots) and fruit (banana or apple) to go with it. And yes, I am making his baby food, with the exception of the cereal. He babbles frequently with facial expression. Caleb loves to make a "razzing" sound with his lips spewing spit everywhere! His favorite thing to do is watch or pet Coley. Coley is so patient with him as his hands fly all over her face. When I read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle, Caleb's eyes get wide and he huffs in excitement. His latest feat is giving mommy "kisses". I say, "kisses" and smother him in kisses and then he grabs my face with both hands and opens his mouth wide (to give me a kiss) and shoves my chin in his mouth! It is so funny!

I am loving being a mom! It is so much fun to hear his noises, see his expressions, and watch how he learns new things daily. I love our little boy so much.

Here are some pictures of Caleb at 6 months with...you guessed it....Curious George.

Just hangin' out

We have been taking it easy around here since we got back from our Christmas marathon! Here are a few photos of the happenings in the Stefani house.

practicing sitting up and playing with his new driver

focused on playing with his new cups from Iggy

big smile with his new piano

yum peas!

happy in his high chair with monkey

snuggle time with mom

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The Stefani family celebrated 3 Christmass' this year in Colorado Springs, Tulsa, and Beatty. We saw tons of family, flew on 6 flights and played in the desert sand and even some snow! We are one exhausted bunch! We started the whirlwind on the 22nd when Santa arrived at our house early. He must have know we would be away for Jesus's birthday and planned accordingly. Caleb loved opening his presents and checking out what came in his stocking. I think I already posted those pictures. Next we packed up and headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the annual Langenheim Christmas. It was so nice to see my family and have Caleb meet all his cousins, aunts and uncles, and great grandma. The weather was nicer to us this year than last when we had a blizzard. This year we only had little pellets of snow on Christmas day. No driveway shoveling for Ted! I met up with a good friend Jenni who used to live in the Springs. We were so engrossed in our conversation of catching up that neither of us took a picture to capture the moment! The morning after Christmas, we barely caught a plane to Las Vegas to meet Ted's mom and drive the 2 hours to Beatty, Nevada. I couldn't believe the TSA worker made Caleb take off his baby shoes before going through security! How silly! Once in Beatty we opened more presents and had a wonderful homemade lasagna! We played on the razor and drove to death valley for some sight seeing. New Year's Eve we once again jumped on a plane and headed back to cold 5 degree Colorado Springs! Caleb did really well on all the flights. What a wonderful holiday! It was so great to see everyone and spend the holiday together. Here are tons of pictures from the travels.

Just click on one of the pictures and it will take you to the pictures from that trip!

Christmas in Tulsa

Christmas in Beatty