They grow 'em big in Wisconsin

So, it was Oliver's 6 month check-up yesterday. I don't really look forward to his doctor visits. But, I was amused by the nurse and Oliver's new pedetrician. The nurse was physically taken aback when she walked into the room. She then says, "WOW! They grow 'em big in Wisconsin!" Didn't really know what to say to that... His pedetrician was so excited that I was slightly Finnish (don't ask how we got on that subject), that she got up, left the room, and came back with a piece of nisu bread in a sandwich bag for me. Anyways, Oliver is now a healthy 18.5 lbs, 27 inches long, and has a 46 cm head. His head is huge!

Ollie has been busy the past week or so. I have let him tap into his inner creative self. I let him "paint" some cards. By the time he was finish, he had paint caked into his belly button....

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My "big" helpers, Oliver and Porter, also assisted me in making my first attempt at homemade baby food. As you can tell, they were very good at what they do. Although, I didn't have to get any mop out with Porter following me around. Of course, the stuff that took the longest to make, Oliver wasn't a really big fan of. So, if you come over and we are having mashed root vegetables... I'm feeding you baby food that Oliver rejected. :)

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He also got to experience his very first storm. Our house has great covered porches, so he got to watch it first hand. He was sure what to think about it though.

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.This past weekend, we also went to the park. But, Oliver really didn't have the energy to stay awake to watch Porter play fetch.

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He and I are now members of the local zoo! I think everytime we go, he seems to experience something new. This time, his favorite was the red panda. I'm not sure if it was the panda or it was the fact that he secretly moved his nuk and was chewing on the wood fence. Hey, a little extra fiber never hurt anyone, I guess!

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And, this pic is purely to show everyone that Ollie does have hair. I never realized how sensitive I was to this subject until people keep saying, "There goes a cueball." No, darn it, there is hair!! It is just super fine and blonde!!