Avery turned five months old yesterday. To commemorate we took some pictures (surprise).
What’s Avery up to these days? He’s become increasingly dexterous and is able to grab objects and manipulate them with his hands. (He even got ahold of Commodus’ tail once). He’s working on sitting up by himself but hasn’t quite mastered it yet. In the morning he’s incredibly cute and smiley. When the lights come on he covers his eyes with his hands and follows with a big head-to-toe stretch.
This evening I was holding onto his arms and helping him practice sitting and standing up. As I pulled him upright, his mouth gravitated toward my fingers, as it often does. Much to my surprise, I felt something sharp. Upon further inspection I discovered his first tooth starting to make an appearance. It won’t be long now before we have a little carnivore on our hands.
Good morning!

Stretching.

A few pictures from our walk…

We made a very wise investment last week. We bought a Jumperoo for Avery. It’s his new favorite thing.
On Saturday we loaded Avery (and the Jumperoo) into the van and went to photograph a friends wedding in Vancouver. Grandpa King babysat Avery and Commodus while we were away.
We brought a bottle of bubbles home from the wedding. Yesterday we decided to blow them at Avery and see what he thought. He wasn’t too interested, but Commodus went crazy. He ran all around the kitchen trying to pop them in his mouth.
Avery is his Jumperoo.

Commodus eating bubbles.

Avery joins us for dinner.

On Sunday I had an all-night server upgrade project at work. By the time Monday evening rolled around I was exhausted. However I still managed to drive up to Google’s office in Kirkland to see a presentation by Vint Cerf, the man who is often credited with creating the Internet.
This afternoon I was finally able to catch up on much needed sleep. Avery decided to join me for some cuddles.

Avery turned four months today. He sure has changed a lot since he was born. In addition to rolling over Avery is reaching out for things, babbling frequently, and he’s discovered his feet. He’s very sweet natured, flirty, and loves smiling for everyone.





Avery is fitting into his jogging stroller.

Avery must have known we’ve had a difficult week, because he found the perfect way to make us smile. He rolled over by himself for the very first time. In fact, now anytime we place him on his back he quickly winds up on his tummy.
What a clever little boy!

Commodus explains how to roll over in only two pictures.