6 Months Old and Growing!

It's official! Axel turned 6 months old on October 23rd! Following his 6 month well child visit to the doctor (and some nasty shots), I am happy to report our boy is doing well! He weighed in at 17lbs. 5 oz. and is 25 1/2 inches long. Although he is a little short, he is doing great in his physical development. He is now sitting up (although he falls over occasionally) and is so close to crawling. Axel is also eating veggies now . . . well eating them might not be the word to use . . . it's more like he is wearing them! He is a very messy eater . . . just like his Daddy! Overall, he is a very healthy and happy boy!

Orcas Island Vacation

The family packed up for a weekend trip to Orcas Island (located in the San Juan Islands in the Strait of Juan de Fuca) to celebrate Jesse and Rachel's 5th wedding anniversary on October 25th. We took a beautiful ferry ride from Anacortes, Washington to Orcas Village, Washington. While on the island, we stayed in a cottage right on the beach with a spectacular view. We visited Moran State Park, Mount Constitution, and Eastsound village. Every morning and night, Jesse built a fire in our cabin and we enjoyed falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of the ocean. It was a very memorable trip.