Saturday, May 29, 2010

Seven months!



Seven months old. Just when we started getting sleep after the first teething experience, the next bottom tooth decided to pop through. So, back to the drawing board. Sigh. However, today, I felt a little point, so I'm hoping it will hurry up and push the rest of the way out. Crazy to think he almost has two teeth. yikes.
Miles has also started eating a bit. We're experimenting with a few purees here and there. So far, rice cereal, oat cereal, cantaloupe, peas (he did NOT like these), carrots and bananas. Next up: zucchini, sweet potatoes and apples. I can't wait for Farmer's Market produce.
He's also making vowel/consonant combinations now-lots of ma ma ma and ba and ga. Along with this he's learned to screech and scream. fun.
We've started signing with him and he's made his first-for milk. It's really quite fun and we're hoping to add more to his repertoire-we'll see.
He loves, loves, loves the animals-not mutual and sure to get worse once he can move. The dogs actually seem to be okay with him, but the cats-no way. I'm guessing we'll be using Butters as a lure to get him to crawl!
Aside from some fussy times with the teething, still an incredibly cheerful little boy.

Garden gnome

Miles has taken a liking to standing these days (check out our hosta!).

Enjoying the city


OH my GOSH, I'm in a picture with Miles!! Enjoying a small, structural garden tucked in among local neighborhoods. It was a little weird, but we enjoyed the grassy lawn just outside.


View from the rooftop of our downtown library. Gorgeous.

If only we lived underwater

....we'd be chasing Miles for sure. As it is, we still have little time before babyproofing!


Favorite book


Might have to do with the way Daddy reads it, I'm guessing. The other night Craig tried to switch books and Miles dove off his lap toward this one. I have to say, it's my current favorite too.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Strolling


Time for sun hats.....finally!

New jammies


As a sidenote: this is actually the first time I feel I can see a strong resemblance to me as a baby.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Snapshot

Raspberries perfected

Miles has taken it to a whole new level. There's a bit of chaos at the beginning of the video, but the good stuff does appear, I promise.


Visit with Suzi, Camille and Mark



I first met Camille when she was about three years old. Now....she's a fourth grader!!!
We had a fun get together and I love that Miles got to meet everyone. Suzi (Camille and Mark's mom) has been an unwavering source of comfort and support in this new phase of my life. I'm very grateful!

Playdate

Go here for a cute update on Miles, Leah and their most recent get-together. I forgot my camera.
Thanks Russin!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Tooth!

One little bottom tooth made its debut today. Just a teeny bit poking out, but it's there alright!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Books



Aunt Stephanie, herself an avid reader and collector of books, is getting Miles started off right with his own collection. This is a little taste of Miles opening a present-wrapping paper is definitely a hit! (the book was too, once we got there)

Aunt Stephanie's visit


A lot has changed in five months!


Fun new toy-thanks Aunt Stephanie!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Oh, I'm ready


Summer? Bring it on.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Timing


Enjoying an afternoon at Aunt Mary's house.

Gargling

I'm kind of hoping this is a short lived phase. I mean, it's funny, but trust me, it can go on and on and on..................and on................




...and on!!!

Someone has learned how to sit

Seemingly overnight! Weird how that works sometimes.



And the sitting is fun!