**Happy Valentines Day**

Rhys is spending his first Valentines Day with his Grandma Faris! Hopefully they are having a good time!


We, The Faris's, wanted to let everyone know how much we love all of you and hope your valentines day is filled with joy!!!

Valentines Baby!


A Valentines Family Moment!

6 Months Old!

I can't believe my baby boy is half a year old! Before I know it he will be going off to college.

As of today Rhys 19 pounds & 11 ounces, 27 inches long!








Milestones Rhys has met...

Holds head steady when sitting
Reaches for and grasps objects
Helps hold bottle during feeding
Explores by mouthing and banging objects
Sits independently for 30 seconds
Opens mouth for spoon (getting there)
Babbles and makes sing-song sounds (dose screeching count?)
Knows familiar faces
Rolls front-to-back (getting there)
Rolls back-to-front (sometimes)
Laughs and squeals (he has the laughing part down)
Transfer objects from one hand to the other
Support whole weight on legs when held upright
Use voice to express joy and displeasure
Respond to own name
Struggle to get objects that are out of reach
Enjoy playing peek-a-boo
Show an interest in mirror images (can we say narcissist?)
Reach for object with hand (he really loves earings and hair)

Circus Baby: Act 2

Check out Rhys practicing for the circus! He is definatly in compition with the circus bears!

Circus Baby!

Supposedly Rhys plans on running away and joining the circus. This priceless pic was captured by Grandma and Grandpappi Gajdosik. Thanks, I love it, there is definitely some raw talent there!

Solids are Good!

Rhys started solids a few weeks ago. So far he has tried oatmeal, sweet potatoes, avocados, peas, bananas, and pears! He loved everything but the pears! He is still getting the hang of opening wide for the spoon, instead he just slurps the food off, it's really funny!

Toes, Toes, Toes!

Two weeks ago he discovered his toes and loves them! He has yet to put them in his mouth, I can't wait for that!

Jump-a-roo!

Check out Rhys in his jumparoo! He is getting to be such a big boy! He is 5 months old today!! He weighs 19lbs!