CRAWLING!!!

Here he goes! He's a little frustrated at the beginning because he's still working on the whole how-do-I-get-down-to-the-floor-when-I'm-standing thing...but he did it! He's also mastered the art of just sliding his knees forward when he has pants on (because yes, our summer weather today requires pants!).  Go Arjen Go!

Happy 9 months (and 2 days) Arjen!

This will be a short post pic/video wise - in the past month, we've celebrated Father's Day at Sherman Island (need to sort thru many pics!), and been to Wisconsin for the 4th (need to sort thru many pics!).  So, photos will be coming soon. 

In the past 2 days however, Arjen has learned a new skill!  HE IS CRAWLING!!!  Like really crawling.  The kid knows what he wants and is now mobile enough to more or less get there.  He's definitely still working on the walking thing too, and sometimes isn't quite sure which style of mobility to use to get where he wants, and this leads to baby frustration.  He's also taken to giggle fits lately, which are my absolute fave!!  Among his other silly baby tricks, he can make noise with his mouth on command - the kind of noise you make when you say "ahhh" and bat your hand on and off your mouth.  I'll be sure to post pics/videos when I a) get them, and b) have a little more time. 

For now, here's a little video of Arjen having too much fun with Aunty Shanny the other day!