Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Christmas

Davis had a wonderful first Christmas.  We spent Christmas Eve lunch at my aunt's house and had some family over at our house that evening.  Christmas morning, we woke up and saw what Santa brought.  Davis got some balls, a few books, and a brand new sippy cup!  Derek and I weren't supposed to be exchanging presents, but of course, we both cheated just a little.  We each gave each other coffee paraphernalia--a travel cup for him, a French press for me. 

Starting on Christmas morning, we made our rounds and visited all of our family.  We had a great time visiting with everyone, watching D open gifts, and eating lots of delicious food.  We have so much to be thankful for this year, and we're looking forward to seeing what 2011 has to offer.


Video

Click on this video to see what happens when Derek is off work for four days straight...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxOuvnC_An8

Thursday, December 16, 2010

6 months...and Snow!

I can't believe Davis is more than six months old!  That's half a year!  We had his doctor's appointment on Tuesday morning and she said he looks great.  He continues to grow nicely and is reaching his milestones, which is wonderful.  He now weighs 19 pounds, 3 ounces (75th percentile).  His height/length is right at average, and (big shock) his head is ">97 percentile"...I don't think you can actually get to 100, or he would have.  Ha!  Maybe he'll grow into that noggin one day.  He sure does come by it honest, though.

For Davis to be only six months old, he's already seen a lot of snow.  Today is his second snow already.  We were supposed to have a little lunch party with some of our cousins today, but because of the icy conditions, we'll postpone it until tomorrow and just snuggle all day today...and figure out what to do with this thawed chicken that needs to be cooked.  Oh well, time to get creative about a menu change!  And light a candle so I don't have to smell the boiled eggs for the salad every time I open the refrigerator.  (If you know me well, you know I open the refrigerator quite frequently.)


Notice the Bailey cowlick at his hairline.

Dang, he's cute!
That's all for now; I better run.  I just heard Derek, who is feeding him in the dining room, say something about how red Davis's face just turned...he might need some reinforcements for this diaper change!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

A Carrot Experience...

Just thought I'd share a little glimpse of what it's like to feed a baby (the food food, not the breast).  Davis had a multi-sensory experience with his jarred organic carrots last night...and I had to take pictures...



"I'll just lick some of this yummy goodness off of my thumb...since I've smeared most of it all over my face."
"Sure, I'll share with you."

"Who needs a spray tan?"
This "Carrot Experience" was followed by a "Washcloth Experience".