Here are a few more photos from this month. Otto is chewing on a toy in the annex.  We call the original excersaucer in gram and gramps house his "office" and the second one in our place the "annex."  A cute one of gram holding Otto (before she got sick-maybe he got her sick?). The next photo is of Otto wearing a very Trevor-like outfit.  And finally Otto lounging in the tub.  

new stats

Otto had his 6 month check up on May 10.  His new stats:

18 pounds 2 ounces-59%
28.5 inches tall-96%

44 inch head circ.-55%

We have had a fun month so far.  We've been going to the park and meeting new friends and I put Otto in the baby swing for the first time.  I think I had him in the wrong way but he enjoyed the heck out of it!  Trevor went to Cannes for 8 days so Aunt Stacy came to visit.  She brought Otto cool new shades that he likes to wear.  I was so grateful that Stac came for a visit because both Gram and Grandps got sick and she helped take care of them and Otto with me.  We had a great time and I made her promise to visit at least once a month! Grandpa Ray sent Otto a really cool Navy romper.  I think navy and gold suits him very nicely. And the final photo is of Otto in a cute little shorts romper that Gordan passed down.   

6 months

Don't make me choose!  Here is Otto's monthly duck photo installment.  He's HUGE.  And soooo fun.  

Sadly he has officially caught his first cold.   Trevor and I could not figure out why he was sleeping so poorly this week.  He kept waking up and he'd stay awake and fuss.   We were confused and thought maybe it was because he was having a reaction to the rice cereal but it turns out he was getting sick.  Now he is coughing and sneezing and has a stuffy nose.  I think he probably got sick from the airplane trip home from North Carolina.  Ironically, the first time we've ever given Otto Tylenol was the same day it got recalled.  Oops!  At least he only took one dose.  Awesome Uncle John, went to 3 different stores looking for generic Tylenol because it was sold out everywhere.  He ended up finding some and Otto has been feeling much better.  We are looking forward to a very fun month!!!!   

Eating and Winston Salem

2 days before he reached 6 months (today-April 28), Otto ate solid food-rice cereal-for the first time.  He ate the cereal like he's been doing it all his life.  It turns out Otto is a natural born eater.  Trevor, Gramps, and I all took turns feeding him and he ate every bit without problem.  Another big milestone happened in North Carolina.  Otto sat in a high chair for the first time.  It was very exciting to eat at a restaurant with out Otto on my lap.  He seemed to enjoy it and grabbed everything in sight.  And now he has been sitting in high chairs ever since.  We visited Old Salem and got a photo of Otto in front of some lamb's ears (which I am currently trying to grow in our garden).  We also went to the Children's Museum which was super cool but geared for kids a bit older than Otto.  Still we had lots of fun watching the kids play, tried out a few toys ourselves and ended the afternoon in the reading room.  Our trip was a great one.   

APRIL 19-OTTO CAN SIT!!!!

Well well well!!!!  A new milestone.  Otto is officially sitting.  On April 19th he was nailing it every time.  He would tip every now and again but he would catch himself.  What a champ.  I also added a few photos of our afternoon at the Red Lion Inn-a German pub.  We had a great tim eating sausage and drinking hefeweizen.   Otto even attempted a sip!

cute photos

I just wanted to add a few cute pictures.  Otto's passport photo, one in his Gator shirt, and one looking VERY happy.

april events

We've had a fun month so far.  Cori, James, Andreas, and Sophia came to visit for spring break.  Trevor took everyone to Venice (I had to work) and they all had a great time.  We had lots of big dinners and great times.  Trevor, Otto and I went to a little bbq over at Chelsea, Andrew, and Beau's house.  Otto and Beau met for the first time and they were instant friends.  Beau grabbed Otto's pacifier out of his mouth and he didn't blink an eye.  Already a lady's man!!!  We've also been spending lots of time with Bob who is moving back east this month.  Boo.  We will miss Bob a ton but are so glad to have spent so much time together lately.