6 Month Photo Shoot

I had to document the first 6 months of my little cutie's life. As of today, Baby H has two teeth on the bottom and can sit up all by himself for at least a minute. He has also tried the following foods: Bananas, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, peaches, and avocado. He (obviously) enjoys all food.

He's so sassy.

"Oh My Sweet Carolina" Toilet Seat Cover

Didn't want the weekend to pass before laying this down. (Headphones recommended.)

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"Sea of Love" Toilet Seat Cover, Episode 4

I learned several cool songs that were requested for weddings I've played this summer and they've inspired me to bring my "Toilet Seat Covers" series  back to life. A couple of friends have been asking about it.

Here's "Sea of Love." Use headphones.

 

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Happy Independence Day

Just having a photo shoot on the new quilt that I made.

At least Annie looks interested.

Now everyone look right...Good.

My two favorite boys!

Who wants to go halfsies on a Westy?

This Westy ('93 VW Eurovan MV Westfalia Weekender) is sitting in a driveway just a short walk from my house. If it is in good condition and drives well, that seems like a great price compared to the listings I've seen online, but I'd try to get him down to $8.5k.

It occurred to me that car sharing is a really good idea for this type of car. As an RV it won't be needed everyday, or even every week, but is still small enough to shuttle the family around town as needed. So going halfsies on a car like this would be fun. I'm not sure how the titling works in that case, but it sure makes it a cheap buy (half the price, all the benefits).

Here are some pictures from when Jaime and I rented an even older, manual version of these pop-tops and had the vacation of a lifetime driving around Maui in 2009. Just imagine having one in beautiful Colorado. Drooling yet?

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Henry's First Camping Trip

Friday, June 1 - we took Henry on his first camping trip to Flatiron Reservoir. We went up Friday morning, took a big 6 mile hike, had hotdogs for dinner, and smores (of course), then hit the sack. Henry slept great; however, being a mom, I woke up to every sound he made. Overall, it was a good trip.

Our site

Eric by the tent

Jaime by the tent

Henry's tent - don't worry, he slept inside our tent, this was just nap time.

Annie wanting to eat Henry's head.

Squirrel!

Our little lounger

Dinner!

Everyone in their morning faces.

Things I want to teach my kid, #9

Not if, but when given the choice between being mildly adventurous and what some may consider disturbingly or uncomfortably adventurous, choose disturbingly and uncomfortably adventurous. You'll have better stories, more vivid memories and always at least one person who will do them with you (me). You will be faced with this choice not just every now and then, but every summer, winter, fall and spring. At least every weekend. Sometimes multiple times a day. Recognize the choice you have when others only see one option.

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Gap Pose

Finally, a real "Gap Pose." This one's for you, mom...

Henry's First Real Food

Henry got his first taste of real food this week: Rice Cereal. Now, if that were my first taste of food, I don't know that I would veer from my regular milk diet; but seeing that Uncle Bradley gave Henry a taste of pineapple last week, the kid has to know there are more and better foods to come.

Here we have the food.

Henry, after his first few bites.

The happy, chubby baby.

So, in the first part of the video, I'm more focused on Henry than the camera, so we miss a bit. But, watch in the very last part where he is helping to shovel the food into his mouth with both hands...haha.

Elevenses

Jaime and I are foolishly planning to open a breakfast and lunch cafe/diner called "Elevenses." We may start out as a food truck, or add a food truck appendage to the brick and mortar, but I'm pretty sure it's happening. It's going to be the kind of place that's featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Open at 6:30. Close at 3pm. Spending the next 10 years planning the menu and vibe. Plenty of time to tweak the draft business plan. Who wants in?

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