Bathtime fun and 6 months old!

Matthew is able to sit up enough that he can use the big bathtub under very careful supervision.  They LOVE taking baths together and I think Matthew is going to be another water baby like Mason.  He loves to splash and thinks it's hilarious when Mason splashes him.  Even when I think he's getting a little too rough.

This is fun!

I love bathtime!

And our sweet Matthew is 6 months old already!  He had his 6 month checkup last week and is a happy, healthy boy!  Well, except for a little fever from the vaccines that kept him home from school today.  Here are a few 6 month stats:

• Weighs 18.9 lbs (50-75%) and 27 inches (50-75%).  Slowing down, but still our little chunk
• Eats 3 baby food meals a day and about 5 bottles of breast milk/formula mixture.  He likes just about everything so far.  Sweet potatoes and bananas are favorites.
• Sleeping about 11 hours at night (7:30-6:30).  He's been sleeping better than big brother lately.
• He's already sitting up and attempting to crawl.  He does NOT like to stay still or be left alone
• He's doing great in daycare - he doesn't nap much (like brother), but he loves his teachers and is always happy when I pick him up.
• Current likes: his jumparoo, exersaucer, riding in the wagon, bathtime!

Happy 6 months sweet boy!  We love you!

And I thought I'd share this funny photo session.  Last week before church, we had a few minutes to spare (very rare), so I thought I'd attempt to get a some pictures of the boys dressed up in their cute outfits.  It is getting close to the holidays, so I'm already stressing about that oh so important Christmas Card photo.  My first attempt was an epic fail as you can see.  It is nearly impossible to get them both to stay still and look at the camera (let alone smile).  This is usually what I get.

Attempt #1 - cute Matthew, Mason??

Attempt #2 - OK Mason, that may be a bit much.  and you're scaring your brother.

I may have to get very creative with photoshop this year if I want them both together.  And here is a new album for Winter pictures:  https://picasaweb.google.com/chenretty/Winter2012#