6 months old and our MN trip

Everett is 6 months old!  It is absolutely amazing how much he's changed in the past 2 weeks.  I'm fairly certain he gained a whole pound while we were in MN and doubled the amount of hair he has on his head.
6 month stuff...
-He's eating and drooling like a monster!  Eating 8 ounces every 3 hours and 2 solid meals a day.
-Still sleeping great!  Between 11-12 hours a night.  He napped and slept great over our trip but decided he wouldn't go down without his pacifier.  Still trying to get back to our old ways on this one...
-Found his tongue and loves spitting and making fart noises.  It's hard not to giggle.
-Almost mastered sitting up.  He still needs his boppy behind him just in case.
-Doing much better on his tummy.  Andy says 4 more weeks and he'll be crawling.  He's got the leg movements down but he just needs to get his big belly off the ground :)
-LOVES his bouncer (see video below)
-Still no teeth but his drooling has doubled.  He's drooled 24/7 since about 3 months.  He's soaked all the time.

We had an amazing trip back to MN.  It was super busy as usual but we are so glad we got to spend time with family and see a lot of friends.  Andy and Cali made the grueling drive and Everett and I flew.  He did great again on the flight but it was much different than when he was 3 months old.  He is a very busy boy and was up and moving the whole flight.  The middle seat was open on the way to MN which was amazing.  On the way home we got reassigned to a middle seat (really sucky) but he slept for awhile and our row mates said he did great. Everett was the main attraction at home and wrapped everyone around his little finger.  We spent 4 days at the cabin with the May side, a couple days with my sister Greta in St. Louis Park and then down to my parents place in St. Peter.  Bonnie and Matt drove up from Iowa City, we met Sylvie Gianforte (born the day before Everett), we met the Herzan twins, Lucas and Logan (6 weeks old?), and Mike, Sarah and Logan Withers drove up from Rochester for breakfast.  Thank you, thank you to everyone who went sooooo far out of their way to see us.  We can't tell you how much we appreciate your effort.

Get ready for picture vomit!

Not sleeping on the plane despite the open middle seat

Reunited with Grandma and Auntie Greta

Meeting Auntie Bon Bon for the first time

Matt and Bonnie drove up from Iowa City to see us and meet E.
Everett will have another friend due in November!

Chillin with Uncle Nate.  We invaded Greta
 and Nate's house for a few days

First time at the cabin and already loves it!

Grandma and Grandpa with the grandkids

Cousin Avery loved Everett :)

Twins fans!  Cousin Owen and Everett

Our little red tomato meeting Great Grandma Jo.  He turns beet red when he cries

Helping Uncle Nick drive the pontoon

First pontoon ride

Cali was so happy to be back at the lake

Hunk? Yes I think so :)

Getting ready to swim

Silly boys :)

Dunk!

Yup, this is the life

2nd round of swimming

Enjoying the beautiful weather

Someone loves being outside!

The Davis clan took Everett to the Como Zoo

The zoo is tiring!

We visited the Gianforte's and they introduced Everett to the swing!  Little Sylvie was born the day before Everett.  Forgot to take pictures while we were there...

Everett meeting Great Grandma Maggie

Quality time with Uncle Wyatt and Auntie Gabrielle

Uncle Wyatt drove up from Ames, IA to give his sisters a run for their money on Everett time 

:)  Fun times with Auntie Gabrielle

Everett had an audience at all times

Great great Auntie Bea

We officially have a big boy!

Auntie Greta playing with Everett

Wyatt's turn!

I think Grandpa is hooked :)

Grandma teaching E about the birds and the bees...

"Forced cuddle time" with Auntie Greta

Love being outside at the farm.  Only missing Auntie Raquel!

His Aunties DO rock.  

Everett loves his Grandpa

Grandpa won the battle for Everett time

6 months!!

Petting Cali :) He loves his puppy already.  

Professional bouncer.  He was not able to do this 10 days ago.  Amazing how quickly he changes and learns new things!

So I'm a little late on this post.  As of this writing Everett is 25 weeks old.  I'll post this weeks picture later.  Andy took these photos before daycare yesterday.  The biggest news of this week is...Everett has 2 front teeth through!!!!!  They finally came through yesterday.  His 2 front teeth on the bottom are just poking through.  His poor face is leaking...he's drooling like a madman, his nose is like a faucet AND now his eyes are super watery :( BUT he is still sleeping like normal!

Check out those baby blues!!!!!!

Hair!  It looks dark here but it's really super blonde, almost white.

Top Gear Saturday with the fam.  Every Saturday morning Andy turns on the TV show Top Gear and the boys learn about fast, expensive cars.

 Everett is anxiously awaiting the news of Baby Yehl's arrival!  Hurry up Baby Yehl!!!!! :)  I'm trying everything to convince him/her to come out.  Nothings working, he/she is late already :(

Thanks everyone for checking in!

Love,

Lexi, Andy, Everett and Cali