He's cute isn't he?

Landon was just lounging when I took these pictures. In this one he's looking for his toes. We've had some cooler weather so he needed socks.

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Landon chews or licks on anything he get his hands on. He especially likes this 'taggies' blanket.

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I couldn't help but take a picture of the bubble!

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Landon got a new toy and on the first night he wouldn't put it down! I had one of these when I was a baby!

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Landon is doing so well at sitting up. He still needs the Boppy behind him because he gets excited (and sometimes mad) and throws his arms up and falls over backwards.

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We've moved on to green beans

Landon started eating green beans the other day. At first he didn't think much of them, but today he did great! He still complains a little, but will swallow anyway.

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Yogurt and Rice Cereal

Landon is eating yogurt and rice cereal now. He has taken a liking to the yogurt. I thought it would take a little while for him to like it because it's more sour and tart than the rice cereal, but he really likes it. He makes such a mess!


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We found the pool!!

We have finally discovered the ONLY pool in our city! It's on the top floor of the nicest hotel. It costs about $3 per person to use the pool all day. We had some friends visit from Istanbul, so we took the kids to the pool. Landon really enjoyed the water this time. I think he's finally getting used to it. He kicked around the whole time. He wasn't too happy being on his back, but loved it on his tummy. He looked like a little frog kicking with both legs at the same time!


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This is for all you Techsters out there!

Uncle Warren and Aunt Jennifer sent this little basketball outfit for Landon. He'll be a Techster before we know it:)

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This is video of Landon trying to hold a block and get it in his mouth. Also, if you listen about 33 seconds in, you'll hear why he was fussing!

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The Johnny Jump Up is up!

Well, it's taken a few weeks, but we've finally got it up! Scott had to put a bar in a doorway so Landon's Johnny Jump Up would work. We don't have any doorways that it will attach to on it's own. Here are a few pictures and a video of Landon trying it out. You'll see that he hasn't quite got the hang of it yet:) Also, I've added some cute pictures we took today.


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Landon's First Bites

Well, Landon started rice cereal today. He has been watching intently when we eat, so we thought it might be time to let him try something from a spoon. He seemed to be okay with the taste and didn't do a bad job of keeping most of the cereal in his mouth. I have to comment on the taste of rice cereal...it's absolutely disgusting!! It's amazing how well he ate it! Here's some video...


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Looking for someone...

I'm looking for an email address for Karen Sanders. If you know her email, please pass it on! If you are her, email us (thebyrds99@yahoo.com)! Thank you!!

Couch Time

Landon is learning to sit on the couch by himself. I think he's been watching Scott because the first thing he sees is the remote control - you know how boys love to be in control of the remote! He's facinated with it.

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This is the look I got when I took the remote away!

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We had a great time with the Johnsons!

Billy, Elizabeth and Bailey came to visit us this past weekend. It was fun to see them again and to play with Bailey. Bailey and Landon both had their first time in salt water. They loved the taste! Here are a few pictures of the babies...

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just some cute pictures

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Went to the doctor

Friday we took Landon to the doctor for his four month check-up. Sounds like an easy task, but when you live in Turkey and don't speak the language fluently, it can be a bit more difficult. We praise the Lord for Scott's language tutor who speaks a good bit of English. He was able to go with us and help with translation. Scott and I understood most things, but we wanted to be sure Landon was getting the shots he needed! Everything went well. Landon weighs 15 pounds and is 25 inches long! He's going to be tall, I think. He has started wearing 6mo clothes now. They are just the right length, but a little wide.

Thanks for the overalls Mrs. Cynthia!

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Landon really has fun in this lady bug. His legs are long enough and strong enough to really bounce around.

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He's growing so much!

Here are just a few pictures to keep you updated on what Landon looks like...

Always licking or sucking on his hand

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When I have to wake Landon up, this is what he does. It takes several minutes of all this stretching and rubbing his eyes before he's really awake! Just like his daddy!

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I put these blocks (inside the green holder) on the other side of Landon's bed for him to look at before he went to sleep. When I came back, this is what I found! He had turned around and all the blocks were out of the holder. He must have done this with his feet!

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What a tongue!!

Landon has this toy - we call it the ladybug. It's like an exer-saucer, but is stationary. It has several toys that he can look at, but all he likes to do is lick it! This morning he managed, somehow, to pull the fabric back and stick it in his mouth! The only time he sticks his tongue out like this is when he's sitting in the ladybug. After just 10 minutes in there, his shirt and the ladybug are soaking wet with spit! He loves it, though.

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These are just some cute pictures of Landon sitting on the couch. He kept falling over, but was smiling every time!

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Landon's first swim

Landon had his first swim yesterday! As you'll see from the pictures and video, he's suited up and ready. We can't decide if he enjoyed it or not. He kicked around a little, but overall gave us no indication that he loved or hated it. The reason we were at the pool is somewhat interesting...
Our city was without water for 6 days! We had to get to a hotel because things were piling up at home. We were grateful to find a GREAT hotel only 30 minutes away! And it had a swimming pool! We're back home now and I'm doing TONS of laudry and dishes! Thanks to those of you who knew about our water problem and prayed!


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Our First Father's Day

This was Scott (and Landon's) first Father's Day. We didn't do anything special, but we were able to spend most of the day together. Scott's been really busy this week, so that was a treat for all of us. Landon is learning to roll from his front to back. He'll only do it by himself when I don't have the camera!

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Here are some other pictures from the week:

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sorry, this one is sideways!

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What Landon has to say about it...

Well, we finally feel settled in our new apartment. I will take some pictures when we get some things hung on the walls. We've been waiting for our new table and chairs for two weeks. They were delivered last night at 9(only in Turkey)! Anyway, this is what Landon has to say about our new house...

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Landon got a baby swing! We were soooo excited! We've been looking for one here and when we found a store that sold them, they were out. They don't know when they will get some more. Last Sunday, a friend (with 2 kids) said, "you don't happen to want a baby swing do you?" Landon loves the swing!

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