The last few Christmas pics

Six Month Stats

Cohen had his six month doctor's appointment today.  He currently weighs in at 17 lbs 8.5 oz, which means he's still in the 50th percentile for weight.  His height is now 66 cm, so he's dropped back down to the 25th percentile for height (down from 50th at 4 months).  Overall he's growing and developing well and is a healthy boy!

Cohen's First Christmas

These are a bit late, but better late than never.  Cohen enjoyed a wonderful first Christmas and was spoiled by everyone with wonderful gifts.  Thanks everyone for your generosity!  This year we celebrated Christmas day with the Ternoway side of the family.

Cohen's First Trip To Europe

A whirlwind tour of three countries over 18 days. Here are some shots of Cohen at various exciting European destinations.

Cohen passing time during 4.5 hour lay over in Frankfurt.

I didn't even know Cohen was in this busy Amsterdam Kalverstraat photo (Kalverstraat is dutch Monopoly equivalent to Boardwalk) when I took it. Bonus points if you can find Cohen (hint: orange Luftansa curbside check-in tag is still attached to stroller).

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Cohen in front of Station Centraal in Amsterdam with Uncle Kyle.

Cohen avant la Pont de l'Avignon, ou l'on y danse tout en rond.

Cohen exploring the Roman amphitheatre in Nimes. I wonder how many babies have been breast fed in this 2000 year old building?

Cohen admiring an old church in Aix-en-Provence, which is probably very lovely in the summer.

Cohen stopping to admire the Hotel de Ville in Orange on the way to the magnificent Roman theatre.

Cohen exploring the ruins at the summer chateau of the french popes in Chateauneuf du Pape - the famous wine region made famous by Pope Jean XXII (I think) to satisfy his own glutony - tres pious.

Cohen paying homage to the great mystic Nostradamus at a fountain in St-Remy de Provence to which the bust of St.-Remy's most famous son was added 43 years after the fountain was constructed (zoom in on plaque in top right hand corner).

Amsterdam Hangover

A little beer... "just one sip, I promise".

Plus, some hard drugs from a smart shop (strolled right on by the coffee shop like he was already too cool for school).

Plus, a visit to the red light district (de Wallen for our dutch readers)

Equals one wicked hangover in Holland.

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PS. We still can't find Uncle Kyle - last seen outside Station Centraal in Amsterdam when photo below was taken somewhere between the smart shop and the red light district.

Hats

Six Months Old!

Wow, this half year has flown by!  I can't believe Cohen is already six months old!  It's been a busy month for us, celebrating his first Christmas and flying to Holland to meet the extended family and celebrate great-Oma's 80th birthday.  He continues to charm everyone he meets and is still very chatty, constantly babbling.  He's been experimenting with his voice this month and has discovered several new sounds (unfortunately one of them is a screeching sound that he seems to love).  The Jolly Jumper continues to be a favorite of Cohen's and also Mommy & Daddy (not only does it give us a break, but it's lots of fun to watch him in it).  This month Cohen has started to get interested in lights and sounds on his toys and is starting to play with interactive toys, although the main object of most toys is still to get them into his mouth.  He's currently going through a huge growth spurt and it looks like he might have his Daddy's height after all (we'll see at his six month checkup later this month).  Cohen is a very affectionate baby and he always gives us lots of hugs and big wet open-mouthed kisses :)

I can't wait to see what's in store for the second half of his first year.