6.5 Month Check-up and Update

I haven't blogged in a while, so I feel like I have a lot to jot down to keep all of Joel's new adventures up to date. On July 3rd, Joel went for his six month check-up. He was a little delayed because of a cold that both of us had for two or three weeks. (I didn't want him to get any vaccinations while he was sick.) He weighed 21 pounds and 3 ounces, which is in the 93rd percentile. He was 28.5 inches long, which is in the 94th percentile. Most surprisingly, he jumped from the 75th percentile in head circumference to the 90th percentile with his head measuring 18 inches. Grandma said it was because "His brain is just getting so big."   :)   Joel got three shots and an oral vaccine. He took them like a champ, only crying on the initial prick of each shot. (Last time he cried all the way home.) He was a little clingy later in the day though. We left the doctor's office feeling blessed to have such a healthy young boy!

In other news ...

Joel is more efficient with crawling now, even
though he still uses his one-leg-up method.

He loves pulling on everything in sight, including
other children (not good). 

It is starting to take a lot more energy
to keep up with him now that he's on the move.

Joel loves bath time and enjoys splashing and
playing with his bath toys. He really enjoyed his first
trip to the pool too (as expected).