Summer Days

During the months of June and July, Ian has been very busy! Here are a few of his milestones from these two summer months...

Ian began to crawl at the end of June! He could coordinate his arms, but he had trouble getting his legs to follow! But it didn't take our little man very long to figure it all out. Now he is across the room before I even know it. Ian also started to go from a crawling position to sitting up all on his own! This happened on the July 4th, which will make it an easy milestone to always remember.

Ian attended his first parade on July 3rd in Albert Lea. Ian was intrigued by all the floats, flags and kids grabbing candy. Ian donned his Klocek Electric gear that day, just in case Papa needed his help on a service call.It was very hot and humid and Ian didn't want to keep his sunhat on, so we didn't stay outside for the entire parade. Also on the 4th of July weekend, Ian had his first tractor ride with Papa! Ian has sit on the tractors before, but this was the first time he rode one! When Papa and Ian started to move, Ian's eyes got very large! He wasn't scared and he went between his serious face and his smile face the entire ride! By the end, Ian was concentrating on learning how to steer!

Ian now has 3 teeth with the 4th just about ready to cut through the gum-line. Teething is still difficult, but he does seem to be handling each new tooth a little better.

Ian swung in his outdoor swing last week!

I was a little nervous that he would be scared, but he loved it!

I have also noticed that Ian enjoys playing on his own. He will be content for 15-20 minutes with toys on the floor. Today, while Daddy was napping in the recliner, Ian decided to make a fort underneath Daddy! Here is our proud little man in his "fort".