Look Who's Sitting Up by Himself!

About a week ago I just placed him on the floor in a sitting position and he stayed up for just a second and then fell over...at this last weekends photoshoot he sat up long enough to take some pictures! Brad keeps telling me that he's no longer a baby...he's a toddler and ready for a job ;)

Look Who Can Get Up By Himself!

6 Months and 2 Weeks Old

So tonight also held a big milestone for Drew...he got up on all fours by himself! It's so much fun to see how he is growing from day to day!

A Tooth...and that's the truth!

So I was letting Andrew bite my knuckle like I always do when suddenly a sharp little spear tried to go into my skin! I looked but I couldn't see the culprit. I felt again and sure enough, it was a little tooth trying to poke through the last little bit of gum. My little man has teeth! Oh where has the time gone??

The picture above is of Andrew's first experience with a sippy cup...he liked it :)

A Couple Shots from the Doc and Off To See Santa!

Today Andrew had his 6 month checkup! He weighed in at 15 pounds and the doctor told me that I need to start fattening him up because he is moving around so much, he is burning off his baby fat too fast. She suggested that I give him more protein and bites from my own dinner plate :) I went to the store and bought him a ton of different foods with meat, pasta, rice and everything else I could think of that would pack on the belly rolls! He got another round of shots including his Flu Shot...didn't handle them really well, but that's to be expected. He had to get four different shots, poor guy! I told Drew that mommy would get a flu shot too if he got his shots...so I did :) Other than his weight, Drew is growing great! He is 2 feet 2 inches tall now...just another 3 feet and he will catch up with mommy! Doesn't that sound funny?

After the doctor appointment, Nanni, Bre and I took Drew to the Roseville Galleria and guess who happened to be there? Santa! And there was no line! We had to get a picture :) He was so cute, he kept throwing back his head too check out the strange bearded man. Santa told Drew he would bring him a Tickle Me Elmo...we shall see what Santa brings :)

I Got My Birthday Present Wish :)

Yesterday I turned 26 (I know, old right? haha) and a few days ago Brad asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I told him without hesitation that I wanted something sentimental that I could treasure forever. I didn't think it was too difficult of a request, but Brad begged to differ. I reassured him that he could figure it out :) Well, I am happy to say that he did! Apparently, he had recruited my mom and his mom to help him :) He bought me an engraved BLUE frame that said "Happy Birthday! Love Brad & Andrew" with this picture in it! Of course I melted and was the happiest girl in the world! After Brad and Drew gave me their present, we all went to my dads to dine on the four (Yes, I said four) racks of ribs that he had been BBQing for hours...and my sister made me a delicious chocolate birthday cake! My cousin-in-law Anthony also made me a birthday cake decorated with fondant (how lucky am I?) My dearest friends and family were there and some were there in spirit :) I couldn't of had a better Birthday and it just shows how truly blessed I am to have the family and friends that I have!

Holy Moly! 6 Months Already!!

This week marks the 6th month of Andrew's lil life...can you believe it? He is acting like such a big boy! He's discovered the fun of rolling completely over and is reaching for every little thing you put anywhere near him! He can sit up pretty well, but he still falls forward when he tries to reach for something :) He also will balance on his hands and knees when you position him that way! He should be figuring out how to get up there on his own soon :) He also now has a favorite song...Itsy Bitsy Spider! He could be having the worst meltdown ever and you can sing that song and he will instantly stop, smile and try to hum along...it's pretty cute, but after the 700th time singing it, it can get a little old for us haha This is a picture of Drew in his all time Favorite toy! He can walk completely around the center table of toys using the chair! He runs laps around it and will come to you when you are sitting on the floor with him :) I am so excited too see what new milestones are going to show up this month!