Bubble Boy

This week Nick finally found the frame backpack baby carrier we had been scouring Craigslist for. A quick rendezvous in NE Portland and it is ours! Gunnar, Truck and I went for a hike on Saturday and it was wonderful! Due to his small stature Gunnar rides very low in the seat which allows him to lick the support bar the whole time. One of his favorite activities!

It has a rain shield that attaches to the sun shade and gives him a wonderful bubble boy look:

Diddle!

Gunnar likes to do what we refer as "diddle" a lot. Small objects (buttons, zipper tags etc..) really intrigue him. He can sit and fiddle with them for several minutes at a time.

To satiate his diddling needs last night I sewed up a piece of cloth with tons of fun diddlable things on it. There are buttons, beads, a key, a dog tag, a cloth tag, a bear, a ribbon etc.. Great way for him to diddle under supervision.

It has been a hit:


Please note the BEAUTIFUL quilt he is playing on. That was an anniversary gift from my mom a few weeks ago that she made herself! It is the perfect size to help keep him off the floor.

Action!

Nick has captured some really cute video of Gunnar lately so for those of you who just come for cuteness brace yourself!

Gunnar and his bestest friend Truck. He LOVES Truck (and his big ears)!


Here is more of Gunnar on the go. He currently "crawls" like a mix between a zombie and an inch worm.

He is already so FAST! We are going to be in even more trouble once he gets those legs coordinated.

Very Big Day

Nick and Gunnar were very honored to be invited to our close friend's wedding this week. It was a small affair held at their home.

Here is Gunnar and the groom:

And here he is trying to steal the bride:

Tom and Kim we are so very happy for you and wish you nothing but days full of love!

Windy!

Nick repaired the bumper on the Vanagon beautifully! Here are a few shots of her in all her glory.



We have named the van Windy as she is part sailboat with the way the wind pushes her around time to time.

Big Boy Seat

So far Gunnar has been eating in his bumbo chair but as he gets more into finger food he needs more room to branch out. Yesterday Nick put up his way cool highchair apparatus.

It is like he is floating:
Note the 4 point safety harness. Eating can be dangerous business!
No complaints here!

I should have taken a picture of Truck. He puts even the best herding dog to shame these days as he is glued to Gunnar at all times waiting for Cheerios to fall to the floor. Of course from time to time I catch him helping himself off the walker tray table!

Tee Time

Not that I would ever want to wish away my sweet baby time but there are so many things I can't wait to be able to do with Gunnar. Kid's golf? A must with Grandpa London!