Parker is 7 months!

Parker is just over 7 months now. I took him to the pediatrician and he got his round of vaccines. He actually did really good this time. After the 2nd shot, he cried for a few seconds, then he was ok. He's such a trooper and I just hate it when they have to do that. He weighs 16lbs. 6 oz. and is a good sleeper and eater. He also has 2 bottom teeth that have broken through the skin. I think he's starting to get another one on the bottom as well.
He has blonde hair now. As some of you may remember, when he was first born, he had brown hair with blonde tips - it looked like it had been highlighted. It was really cool and all the nurses loved it! Then, it started to change from brown to red. Then, it went from red to strawberry blonde. Now it's all blonde and it's beautiful! I had white, blonde hair when I was little, so maybe he's getting that from me! He also has blue eyes still. I know they say babies eyes change, but it would be neat if his eyes stayed blue! Blonde hair - blue eyes - goodness, the girls will go crazy!
He still loves his hands - he plays with them, moves his fingers, and chews on his fingers. I've tried to put all these teether toys in his mouth and he'll chew on them for a little bit, but he really prefers his fingers. The pediatrician said that was ok and we're all wondering if he's going to grow up and do something with his hands!


We are working really hard with Parker to get him to sit up without support. He can do it for a couple of seconds, then he falls forward or falls to the side. His legs are much stronger than his arms right now. Hopefully with us working with him, he'll be able to sit on his own soon.


We decided to try Parker sitting in the boppy. We thought this would help him strengthen his back so he could sit unsupported. Of course, as we were getting ready to take the picture, Jake came over and sat right in front of Parker. It was hilarious! As you can tell, Jake loves the camera.


Parker chillin' in his bouncer. He's almost too long for it, so we're trying to use it as much as we can. He really likes it. He figured out a long time ago that if he kicks his leg, the chair will bounce. I just thought this was a really cute picture of him smiling and Jake laying beside him.


The boys watching golf on Sunday. Jake is doing so much better with Parker and he's usually right there beside Parker when we're playing. Jake still gets a little jealous, but we try to give Jake just as much attention as Parker and that usually works. Parker is starting to reach out and pet Jake and one day Parker grabbed his leg and Jake just sat there and let him do it.


Parker at the doctor's office. He loves looking at himself in the mirror. Before we took this, he was starting to get a little crabby, so we put him in front of the mirror and he entertained himself for about a half hour.


Parker sporting his floppy hat. Brad is so ready for him to be able to help out in the yard!