Five Months Old

Rooke is five months old! His current hobbies and interests include: drooling, sucking on fingers and toes and anything else that fits in a little mouth, drooling, rolling around, pooping really loud during church, drooling, and high-pitched screaming when something doesn't go his way. We love him!

I melt when he looks at me like this with his blue eyes

He had just rolled back onto his stomach and was so proud of himself!

Baby Mullet

Since we typically post pictures of our faces, we realized that you were not getting to enjoy Rooke's developing mullet. His bald spot is starting to sprout some growth, but the new hair is going to have to work hard to catch up to the thickening red mullet!

Ryan went to get Rooke from his nap and found him looking like this! Apparently, he slept with his face on his hands (look at his fingers). Poor kid.

Rooke loves riding in the snuggly, as long as he gets to face out so he can see everything.

Feet!

Rooke has found his feet! He's rolling all over the place these days and most of the time, if he's on his back, his feet are in his mouth. It's hard to believe any of us were ever this flexible!

He managed to quickly get one foot in his mouth while I was trying to get his pants and socks on.

The Park

Just a couple of blocks from our apartment is a nice park. Earlier this week we headed over to take advantage of the beautiful weather we were having. Rooke loves being outside, so he was content to lay on the blanket and play with his feet while we threw the Frisbee!

At Home

This past week has been wonderful. Ryan got to be home before he started his summer job (today) and class (next week). Rooke loves it when his daddy is home (and I think it's pretty great, too!). We've enjoyed lots of down time and, consequently, took tons of pictures:

Ryan was putting on a DVD and Rooke found the screen. He was captivated. It's scary how young the TV can suck you in!

Our little reader

Laughing!

Rooke has just started laughing! He's only done it a few times, but we were able to catch this moment on video . . .

Oklahoma: Part 2

Mr. & Mrs. Konnor and Tana Martin!

My brother graduated from OBU the day before he got married! I love my siblings, and this picture is nice, but . . . .

. . . this is a better reflection of our personalities!

Rooke got to hang out with the big boys! Our friends have three sons. It was a special treat to spend an afternoon with all five of them.

Everything goes into Rooke's mouth these days. As if Ryan's finger wasn't enough, he was trying to cram his own in there too!

Big Daddy enjoyed showing Rooke off to his friends at the wedding. My dad has been friends with the men in this picture longer than I have been alive, so Rooke's introduction to them was an important occasion! I hope my son learns from Big Daddy and his own Daddy how to keep long-lasting friendships with good men.

Oklahoma: Part 1

My little brother is married! Konnor and his beautiful bride, Tana, got married last Sunday! It was a full and fun week of wedding preparations, OBU graduation, rehearsals, lots of driving and eating and enjoying having all the family together. Rooke made an appearance at the dinner reception and then headed home with Ryan's aunt so we could enjoy the rest of the evening - thank you, Kaydonna! I'm waiting for a few more pictures from the wedding, but these are some of our time together with family leading up to the big day.

Konnor & Tana Martin!

Rooke had special connections and got to take a picture with the Groom!

Auntie Aubyn getting Rooke started on his piano practicing

We spent one night in Tulsa with Ryan's family before heading back to Seattle. Rooke was obviously thrilled to see his Grammy!

Another Trip

We just got back from a trip to Oklahoma. We'll have pictures of the big events soon, but here are a few just for fun.

Rooke and his Uncle Konnor . . .

just after a bath!

His shirt says, "Little Rookie". We usually aren't big fans of people calling our son "Rookie", but for some reason I thought this little onsie was too cute to pass up!

Hangin' Out

Just hangin' out at home . . .