Hughes House Happenings: Holton

I can hardly believe it's been six months since Holton was born. Here are his six month photos...

Holton is full of smiles and cute laughter. He is still skinny and long, but is starting to get some pudgy cheeks and a little meat on his bones. We started cereal last month with limited success, but it was Pajo visiting a couple of weeks ago who really taught him how to eat. We are working our way through the veggies and fruits, and overall, he is loving it.

Holton is rolling over both ways and can stand when supporting himself with his arms on something like the coffee table. He loves to stand there and just bang his hands. I don't dare go too far though, because his balance isn't that great yet... He wants to be sitting up whenever possible and loves to look around and especially watch his big sister playing with all her cool things. He is an easy-going baby!

My favorite things about Holton at 6 months:

His adorable open-mouthed smile.

How he "holds on" to my arm or shoulder when being carried.

When he gives me open-mouthed kisses on my cheek, which makes me laugh, which in turn makes him laugh too.

How he loves to kick his feet.

How he loves to put his toes in his mouth.

Hearing his early speech - right now he loves to make a "g" sound - "ghee-ghee"

Occasionally he still falls asleep on me and I just can't get enough of snuggling with him - I know how quickly he will grow and not be all snuggly anymore!

Watching him try so hard to eat from a spoon.

Adelyn is a busy two-year-old... I caught this action shot in my office a few weeks ago - she thought my stethoscope was very interesting... future doctor?