Hello 8 months

The last month was full of fun.

(Can you tell he LOVES remotes??)

Andrew was sick quite a few times. First with a GI bug. Then a cold. The last another cold/possibly flu. (I had it too.... It was bad.)

He also got both front teeth in at the same time on Christmas (of course all happening while he was sick) He was such a grump, but I can't really blame him, but it was rough at night. - And then not being at home ... blah.

He got to experience his very first Christmas. He was good with it. He actually enjoyed seeing the new toys more than just ripping the wrapping paper.

He also got to play in the snow.

He is about 22 pounds (estimate), and wearing 9 month clothes and would probably fit just fine in 9-12 month but I haven't gotten them out yet.  And wears size 4 diapers (only at night - I'm trying to finish of all the 3's first but they are getting smaller and smaller - only 40 more to go)

He pulls up on anything and everything. Couches, Tv, chairs, crib, walls, windows, beds,  boxes, trash cans, strollers. Really whatever.

He will walk if you hold his hands- and enjoys it.

He's crawling as good as ever and loves to crawl after the dog.  (Charlie hates it, but takes full advantage of being faster and knowing Andrew can't get up on the bed.)

He loves the stairs.  And he isn't bad going up them, but we haven't figured out the concept of going down...

He will say Ba-ba-ba-ba if coaxed.  And when he is upset will grumble out a ma-ma... (I'm not sure how I feel about that one... only saying ma-ma when he is ornery. Oh boy.)  Other than that he doesn't seem too interested in actual words, but more about just making noises.  I love it. Let him be a baby for a while longer. :)

He loves to eat.  But not the biggest fan of peaches.  He did try Chicken for the first time and wolfed it down.

Being separated from mom and dad is the worst right now.  But we are getting better each time we go to the gym. We are up to 40 minutes now without crying the Whole time....

He loves it when daddy gets home and comes to greet him.

He also loves to watch Curious George.

His favorite book right now is Dear Zoo. He loves the monkey and doggy.

He has taken to stuffed animals and will bury is head in them making noises.

He is napping more!!!! HOORAY! He is sleeping 2-3 times a day 45 mins to 1 hour 15 minutes each time. (Most days..... not today..... grrrrr.....)

He still gets up at night. Somewhere between 1 and 4 times a night. Usually in the 2-3 range.
(For fear of jinxing things I'm knocking on wood as I type this)...He has given me 7 and a half hours of sleep a few times. (three to be exact) I LOVE IT. Although some times it doesn't pay off as it should since he goes to bed at 7pm...

He really likes to lick windows.... at church, at home, wherever. It's kinda weird, but sure funny looking from the other side. HA!

Love this guy!!

Christmas

This year we spent time with Jared's family in Utah for Christmas. It was fun getting to see everyone again!


We had the annual Christmas party the Monday before. In the white elephant Jared ended up with a dolphin candle and some old dvd's. I won and got a narwhalicorn. It is awesome!  I will be regifting this to my friend :) (aka sister) she will love it ;)

Andrew got to see Santa (again- he didn't cry this time) and got a little ambulance as a present. (that he LOVES and drives us crazy)

It was rough since Andrew caught a cold and was getting his front teeth. They actually came through on Christmas and the day after.  It gave new meaning to the song "All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth"!


Christmas was fun. It snowed!  My second and Andrew's first white Christmas!  We did presents and had another get-together with family.


The last night were there we played a game called telestrations. Very fun!  We couldn't stop laughting. It is a cross between telephone and pictionary.


Merry Christmas! (and a happy new year!)

Family Pictures

Black Friday my SIL so generously took some pictures of us all for our Christmas card this year.

Here are some of my favorite photos. Some are edit and some are not. I think all are great.

Thank you KATE!!!!

7 months

I know i'm getting behind in posting these, but please forgive me. We have been moving, unpacking, traveling, traveling for vacation, Christmas'ing', teething, healing, and trying to settle in.
We have officially moved to Idaho.  I'm enjoying the cooler weather. I missed the seasons- not necessarily the cold grey weather.

Grandma helping out by reading to Andrew while we unpacked.

Jared and I were invited to go on a dinner with Santa train ride. We didn't know if we were going ot make it because Jared had the flu and Andrew diarrhea, but everything cleared up that morning.

Andrew wanted to pull santas beard off.  And started crying a little after the picture was taken.

So quickly Andrews updates.

 He LOVES his new found mobility.
Crawling!!!!
He was so close to crawling when we left AZ on the 8th. Seriously the next day in Idaho he started to crawl.

Now he is getting into everything. Drawers, cabinets, dog dishes, dog food, ect...

He also likes to pull up to a stand on chairs or really any surface the he can reach.



If I may just say he looks a lot like his mama here...

He is still pretty shy and like to only be held by people he knows.

He is still LOVING food.  Pears seem to be a big hit. That and lil' crunchies.  BUT Peaches are not a fav.

He really loves the dog!  LOVES him. Charlie is still deciding if he likes the little guy being around. He puts up with him and likes to see him in the morning, but would rather not have Andrew touching him.

He is sleeping pretty much the same. 4 to 6 hours the first half of the night and 4ish the last half.  - When we are not sick (3 times this month) or teething.


I haven't a clue how big he is OTHER than he looks like he is getting even bigger.


Love this chunk!

6 Months

My little baby had his half birthday at Disneyland.

It was so cute as his cousins (4&5) sang happy birthday to him.

This month was another busy one!

Yes we went to Disneyland. All my siblings and their children where able to go as well. It is something i think we will all try to do every couple years.

We had to have a couple churros!

Andrew did great at Disneyland (and on the ride there!)

. ... And for some reason we were worried. He just loved it. He watched people and did great on the rides. Dumbo, teacups, small world, finding nemo, haunted mansion, winnie the pooh, pirates of the Caribbean, jungle cruise, tiki room.  He did so so SO good. He was the happiest baby. You would have never known he was such a needy thing at home.

Disneyland was great! A much need little vacation since Jared finished work and before the big move

Back to the little man....

Andrew is now getting up on all fours... so close to crawling but for now he scoots very well. 

He (and us) got to dress up for Halloween. He dressed up like daddy. and for the ward party we all dressed up like popeye, olive oyl, and sweet pea. Yes we got an award. lol

Although he didnt match daddy during breast cancer awareness month

He started solids this last month and LOVES them! Really he does so good.

He also LOVES his sippy cup

Not too Keen on taking naps still which makes the rest of the day grumpier and grumpier.

Still LOVES to cuddle with soft things and loves to babble and talk

We are still waking up twice a night to eat, but I think we will start working on extending those hours bit by bit when we are settled in Idaho.  Right now it is just too busy.

He is getting so so big!
Weight: 18lbs 12 oz - 75%
Height: 26.5 inches - 57%
Head: 17.5 inches - 59%
 (and whats crazy is he was sick on his appointment- sore throat- so we had a follow up visit 9 days later and he weighed 9 lbs 1oz. Sore throat cant slow this guy down!)

I just love his chunky thighs and cankles.

This is his cousin Lily. She is 7 months older and his same size. They are too cute together.

We are so close to sitting on our own, but are more interested in jumping and standing.  However when at a grocery store he will sit in the cart and can stay balanced in the seat.

We've been to 3 zoos in 1 month.

He also got to go to the park and swing in the swing, play with the equipment, and go down the slide. He liked it all.

I was able to do my first half since he was born! Jared did it with me. My secret goal was to do it under 2 hours but I doubted I could do it since 6 months earlier I had a baby and training with said colicy baby was rough.  BUT I finished 1 hr 55min 11 sec. 11th in my age group. Not at PR, but not bad at all!  I had fun and am so glad I made the goal for myself.  Jared was so awesome to do it with me and keep my on pace. (even when I get grumpy)

I love being a mom. It is the hardest thing ever in some moments, but amazing in others. Totally in love with my family.

And this cutie pie!