Rainy Day

Gus has been making this 'Popeye' face lately. He bites his bottom lip and sucks on it. It is very adorable, but is making his lip and chin very raw. I have been putting baby lip salve on it, but it is still very sore.

Attacking mommy as she takes pictures for the blog.

He's cute even with bumps (from exploring), chapped chin (from drooling and biting his lip) and scratches (from clawing his own forehead- even though I cut his little nails often). With the birthmark in between his eyes paired with the bright red shirt to bring out the marks, it looks like the world is getting the best of him. Poor little fella, it must be hard being a growing, crawling, learning baby :)

Getting into mommy's scrapbooks.

The weather was warm today, in the 60s, but it has been gloomy and rainy all day. Yesterday Gus and I went for a walk and I wore shorts and a Tshirt as it was 70 and sunny. This weekend it will be snowy and in the 30s; I wish this Mother Nature would make up her mind already. This KS winter has been so upredictable.

Gus is as cute as ever. He is starting to figure out how to get back to the ground from standing. He still needs rescued most of the time, but this morning Josh and I noticed that he had gotten back down to the floor from cruising along the couch all by himself. He is an expert crawler and cruiser and seems to be more and more interested in trying to take a few steps. He has yet to do so, but seems like he is getting mentally ready for walking. He used to be really scared of the idea and refuse it completely, now at least he stands there looks and reaches for you when you try to get him to walk to you.

Gus and I are planning a quick trip to Des Moines this weekend to see Linny, Kenny and Brandon, as they have Lance and Steph's Bach party there, so I thought I'd go stay with them at their hotel. Gus will love the pool! I can hardly wait. I will try to get some pics to post next week.