Hazel is 6 months old and so much fun! Her siblings and Zoey absolutely crack her up. During the past month she has gotten really good at sitting unsupported, she has just started to try a few bites of food, she is beginning to babble mamama just a little, she weighs 12 pounds 6 ounces, and although she has had a little set back in the sleeping department much to her Mommy and Daddy's dismay, I'm pretty sure that it's just because we've been a little too busy this summer.
Somehow we haven't made it to the beach since moving to Oregon so we decided we should squeeze in a trip before the summer was over. We tried Agate beach in Newport since it allowed us to bring Zoey and we had a blast. The walk down to the beach was somewhat precarious, especially with a double stroller, a baby in the ergo, a puppy, and 3 little ones, but we made it and had a great time.
Our 2 littlest ones wore themselves out!
We keep saying how much we love the stage Cooper is in right now. He's growing up so fast but still has that little bit of baby left. Can't get enough of the
Brown Eyes,
Lashes
and Baby Chunk
One of the best things about this beach was that the water was really shallow and warm, at least at the end of the cove where we were. The kids felt like they could wander way out, but we still felt safe because they were a long way from deep water and waves.
This girl has always loved the sand, but we're thankful that she has grown out of the eating it stage!
Spending time with Daddy is the best part of the day!
Time to go!
In the last 5 minutes two have tripped and scraped themselves on rocks and the 3rd is just exhausted.
Sadie and Wyatt took swim lessons for the very first time this summer in Albany. I didn't really know what to expect and was a bit nervous, especially that Wyatt was going to have a hard time. He has a hard time pretty much every time we take a bath because he HATES getting water in his eyes. So, when they told me they weren't allowed to wear goggles I though "here we go!" However, to my surprise we didn't have any tears!
Sadie did awesome! By the end of two weeks she was floating on her back and tummy, jumping in the pool without being caught, and starting to learn to paddle. I think that she could have done even more if she had been in a more advanced class, but for a first time she did great! At the end of the session they each got a report card. Sadie's instructor, Taylor, wrote Sadie improved quickly and does great in the water. Nice Job!
Wyatt also did a good job although he was far less compliant. He did get his face wet every day and I was happy that the lessons seemed to make him more comfortable in the water. At least we didn't end with him more afraid, right? Wyatt had 2 instructors but the one that he had the majority of the time was Janel. Janel had a very sweet personality and great smile although we had to laugh because she really didn't push Wyatt much. I'm pretty sure that he thought she was the greatest thing ever as she was super silly with him and played with him a lot. Her comments were Wyatt is very smiley and a great listener. He's a great kid!
Cooper, well Cooper is a good sport about just about everything. He hung out with me and Grammy, watched lessons, entertained us, ate snack, and distracted the life guard. We love this kid!!!
Little Miss Nut
Sisters
Seriously I don't know where all his personality comes from. He is a certified goofball!
