Recent Roll-Overs...

So, Will recently learned the art of rolling over. At first, it was a really huge effort to get his chunky thighs to swing over to one side. However, after several successful trials, he began to roll over on various surfaces. In fact, now I cannot put him down anywhere without him rolling over. So, this first video is when he was just barely starting to learn.

This second one is Will after having rolled over in his little rocking chair. One day he did it while I was making dinner. I kept hearing grunting noises, but I didn't think to turn around and survey the scene since grunting is commonplace for him. Suddenly the grunting got intense and I turned around to discover him face down, hanging on for dear life as his feet dangled off the front side. This kid takes, "Live on the Edge" very literally.

The Good Old Days are Gone for Good....

So, Blair has been really stressed and busy with school. I decided it would be nice to give him something to look forward to, so I planned an actual date. I thought that we could just bring the baby along for the ride because it would be easier than finding a babysitter. I planned to take Blair to this new Mexican Restaurant downtown and then we were going to visit Cabela's--which I knew would make Blair all googly eyed :) I envisioned the fun dates we used to go on when we were dating and just recently married. I was excited and he was eager to find out what I had planned. Well, needless to say, dating with a third party is a whole different experience. First, I had to ride into the city in the back seat with Will, so he wouldn't cry. Then, the restaurant was down a long flight of stairs, so we had to haul the stroller down and then ask the hostess to store it for us while we ate. Will woke up mid-meal and started screaming. Blair was in the bathroom so I was left alone to console my screeching baby while receiving a mix of pitied glances and annoyed glares from fellow restaurant patrons. On the trip to Cabela's, I thought for sure Will would fall asleep since it is a 45 minute drive. Not so. He screamed the entire way, making conversation with my "date" impossible, especially since the only way to drown him out was to turn up Josh Groban. (Not even Josh could soothe him.) Cabela's was fine, except we got there an hour before closing and so Blair didn't have sufficient time to pick something out. It's a little like sensory overload for Blair to walk through that place...so many toys, so little time. Where to start? Anyway, our date turned out to be less than romantic, but of course I wouldn't have traded it for the world. We just have to learn to shift our course a little to allow for our new little tag-a-long. Good thing he's cute!

Checking out the fish tanks.

Blair was SO excited to take his son on his first Cabela's outing.

Dad and Will in nature...almost.

Will and me with a giant Black Bear in the background.

Do you recognize this guy? Neither do I, but I thought he was funny and so the stereotypical Cabela's camping guy.

Look at That Face!!

Will continues to give us those priceless expressions!


This is his Harley Davidson shirt and his dew rag cap. He's tough for sure.

Not one for fashion statements, here Will is sporting his P.J. skirt with his camo socks.

Just hangin' with Dad.

Will's first time wearing pajamas. It's been so hot, that he always just lept in onesies until now.

Definitely "Daddy's little Sidekick." Look at those legs! Can you say "Summo?"