Communicating

Rainey is babbling a whole lot now. We think he is saying "dadda", "doggie", "duck", and "whawha" (water). I haven't heard "momma" yet but I'm working on it. He does however point to his chest when you ask him where is momma (Chip says that's because I'm in his heart).

He can also tell you how old he is by sticking up his index finger. So, so cute! He will pick up his feet when you ask him where are your feet and touches his belly when you ask where is your belly.

He was full of energy in the doctor's office yesterday. He wanted to walk around the whole time holding my cell phone, smiling at the other people. He is so full of energy.

Speaking of doctor's office, we were there for our second try at the 3D ultrasound of Aden. Low and behold, he was in the same position as last time and we couldn't get any pictures or video. I guess we'll have to wait until he's born. That booger!

Father's Day

Rainey's Granddad, Grandma Sissy and Aunt Amy came into town for Father's Day. It has been awhile for him to see them but it didn't take long for him to warm up to them. We had a wonderful time. On Father's Day, we went to church, the shooting range and barbecued (of course, Rainey didn't go to the shooting range). Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures with my camera. Granddad has them on his and when I get copies, I will be sure to post.

Corpus Christi Beach

We had such a great time at the beach this past weekend. We stayed busy the whole time. We went to the Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington Museum, and hung out by the pool. The waves were a little rough on the beach so we didn't take Rainey into the water but Chip did take him for a walk on the sand. There was even a music concert a few blocks away on the beach that we managed to watch for a few minutes Saturday night.

We are definitely planning a return trip!!

My favorite picture!!!

Having lunch at local restaurant

On his tiptoes pointing at fish :)

He's right in there along with the rest of the big kids.

Watching a dolphin in Daddy's backpack.

Family pic at another local restaurant

At USS Lexington Museum

Who knows - future pilot??

On top deck

Captain of the ship

Happy 15 Month Birthday!

Today is Rainey's 15 month birthday. We went to the doctor this morning for his check-up. She said he looks great. No worries! We go back for his 18 month check-up. Here are his stats:

Height: 32" (75 percentile)
Weight: 23# 9oz (25-50 percentile)
Head: 19 5/8" (95 percentile)

No wonder he's been cranky!

Rainey was cranky about two weeks ago and we couldn't figure out why. He wasn't running a fever. He was sleeping pretty good and eating well. He did have a runny nose, which was a sign of him teething in the past. We looked in his mouth multiple times and could not see or feel any teeth coming in. We thought maybe he was going through a growth spurt. Well, apparently we didn't check good enough.

Today while relaxing on the couch, Rainey came straight towards me with an open-mouth kiss (or head butt) when I noticed something in his mouth. I looked closer and saw two more teeth on top AND two more teeth on bottom that had broken through his gums. All of them were towards the back of his mouth. We thought they would come in line with the ones he already had on the bottom. Apparently not! I called the dentist and they can come in sporadically.

Well that explains it!

(PS - Rainey will be 15 months tomorrow!! He goes in for his check-up and shots in the am.)

Busy week/weekend

We have been pretty busy with doctor's appointments, playdates, gym, storytime, etc. Here are a few pictures I took over the past two weeks.

We are going to Corpus Christi Beach this weekend for a little getaway (I can't wait). Rainey will get to experience the beach for the first time. We are also going to try to make it to the Texas State Aquarium, which I know he will love. I will post pics when we get back.

Enjoying homemade frozen smoothie

New hiding spot - under table in halfway

We went to a crawfish boil/zydeco fest this past weekend.

Here is are my boys. Daddy really misses horses.

Maybe one day we can have one or two.

Petting the horse.

Mommy and Rainey in the pool at Bob's house.
We had such a blast.

Enjoying a little shade from his float.

Another haircut just like Daddy's - 2 in back and fingertip on top :)

A little spike in the front

Rainey's new ride

(he does have on a diaper)

Who worked out harder?

From the looks of it, you would think Rainey worked out at the gym this morning. We were at the gym for 1 1/2 hours this morning....then he fell asleep eating lunch. Those ladies definitely wore him out in the childwatch. Great job :)

May photos

I can't believe it is already June. I have downloaded all of May's pictures for anyone to view.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Rainey0312/May2009#