The Crib

I had a plan. I always do. Unfortunately, this plan included an unexpected purchase. We were switching the furniture between our two rooms, taking the smaller room for ourselves and putting Rooke's crib and the guest bed in the larger room. Our crib, which was given to us used, couldn't handle the move. To make the story simple, too many screws were stripped in the process and the crib quickly became an unsafe place for any little one to sleep. So down to the dumpster it went. I loved that crib. . . . sigh.

Rooke, on the other hand, doesn't really seem to care. He was fine sleeping in his pack-n-play and hung out with his book for a bit this morning while we finished up moving things around.

Shoes, Strollers, and Storing Nuts

Checking out his super cool shoes from Uncle Konnor . . .

A close-up for why they are so cool! It was hard to get a Rooke to stay still long enough to get a good picture.

We have been anxiously waiting for Rooke to be big enough to start using this stroller. He's probably technically still too small for it, but it's so light and easy to open and close (for any of you in the market for a nice umbrella stroller). Thank you, Tricia and Andrew. We will put tons of miles on it!

In the words of my friend, Brit, "Want to share some of those nuts with us, little guy? Or are you storing up for winter?!" (referring to his chipmunk cheeks!)

Another little snip-it of laughter . . .

Friday Fun

I feel like I keep saying this, but Rooke is always moving and into everything! Maybe it's just his age, since I talked to a friend earlier today who said the same thing about her six month old boy. Either way, we're having fun!

Checking out the book shelf. This frame was the easiest thing to reach.

Then he went for the things up a little higher.

Caught in the act!

We had some friends over for dinner and needed him to stay occupied a little longer. Watermelon rind, anyone?!

Testing out his new robe after a bath at the end of the day!

Standing Up

Rooke loves to stand up any chance he gets. He's overconfident in his balancing abilities, so we have frequent falls, but he loves standing in his crib and bouncing so we enourage that since landing on your face isn't as bad on a mattress! This video was taken two weeks ago:

Not one of the most flattering pictures, but it makes me laugh!

Ryan did it.

Camping

First camping trip: check! We spent the past three days camping with my sister and her husband at a beautiful campground near Baker Lake. It was a great experience and, besides the campground getting a wake-up call in the middle of the first night, Rooke did awesome and we had a wonderful time. Our family loves being outdoors and camping was a perfect way to enjoy God's creation together!

Forget trying to keep this little guy clean . . . he was not deterred by the rocks in his quest for discovery!

We snagged an incredible site just steps away from the lake.

Auntie Aubyn and Rooke enjoying the morning sun by the water.

His shirt has tents all over it! Perfect for camping.

Our view of the mountain range . . . Rooke was more interested in playing than taking in the sights!

Ryan and Scott had fun jumping off the rocks not far from our site. For the record, Aubyn would have gone too if she wasn't seven months pregnant and I . . uh, needed to watch Rooke.

Rooke getting acquainted with his cousin, who will hopefully be here by November! We can't wait to find out if it's a boy or girl.

Mt.Baker

Aubyn & Scott with Baby McTaggart on the way

We kept trying to get Rooke in the water, which was really cold, but understandably he wasn't interested . . . until our last morning there.

He's Mobile

As of yesterday, Rooke is seven months old and he is on the move! I didn't think babies were supposed to be so strong and mobile at this age, but here we are. He loves crawling under tables, across the kithcen floor, and is convinced that anything that isn't the carpet must be able to help him stand up.

Slightly confused because he was trying to stand up using this box and kept hitting his head on something!

It was hard to put this big box in the recycling because Rooke had so much fun standing up and pouding it!

Uncle Scott playing the guitar

We enjoyed dinner with Aubyn and Scott at a bustling Mexican restaurant this weekend.
"Uh, Mom, it's ok for Auntie Aubyn to hold me, right?"

Family Pics

I love it when we get a picture of all three of us, but my favorite are pictures of Rooke and Ryan together. Ryan is already an incredible father and I love watching the way he interacts with our son. God has been gracious in providing me with an amazing husband. Needless to say, I love these first two.

Flowers from Dr. Rooke

Grammy Deb took Rooke for a walk. While out, Rooke picked some flowers for me! We got him to pose for this picture, but he didn't really want to give them to me . . . he was more interested in eating them!

Attack of the mom! Ok, I know it's a little werid, but I had to do something to keep the crazed Grammy and her sugary gelato out of Rooke's mouth!

Rooke enjoying peas in his new highchair!
Thanks Grammy and Granddaddy!

Dr. Rooke: "Right here, Dad? Like this? Just grab her throat?"

"Ok, Mom, this is only going to hurt a little . . . "