New Holding Cell

Mama post:

Andrew is almost ready to start solids. Well, he probably is ready...I am the one who is almost ready to start them. Right now, it's just so much easier to nurse. 4 months ago I would not believe those words would be coming out of my mouth. The thought of preparing cereal, teaching him how to eat off of a spoon and cleaning up after the whole experiment seems too annoying right now. However, we can not put this off indefinitely. So, here are some photos of him in his highchair...currently just being used as a holding cell while I eat my morning cereal or prepare lunch and dinner. I've also posted a video of him in said highchair. Thought some of you might like to hear his voice. He is talking and giggling nearly all the time. It's just adorable. It makes Mark & I giggle and beam with pride. (Incidentally, he is not stuck and crying for help. He is talking to his Mama about what he can see through the window. His arm just happens to be hanging down to the side.)

Opa came to visit and tub time...

Opa came to visit yesterday.







He helped Daddy make kielbasa...


I had my first bath in the bathtub tonight...I liked it a lot because I could splash without getting water all over the kitchen counter. (well, that's why Mommy liked it...)

Returning the favor...

My Daddy works hard to keep a roof over my head. Today, I helped him shingle a roof over our trash cans/ recycling bins. (Opa had helped him build this while Mommy & I were in Pennsylvania.) I was responsible for watching the tools and shingles and singing work songs.

A Boy's Best Friend

Cold Saturday Outing

Mommy & Daddy took me for a walk along the Sandwich Booardwalk...it's not nearly as long as they thought it was...maybe 1/8 mile. Hardly a long walk. But, it was very cold so, I guess it was for the best. Look how my Mommy smiles when she's freezing...I think it's funny. You may think it's weird that my blog wouldn't have my picture but, trust me I'm in that stroller.

Houdini

So, I had Andrew resting on his back on the pillow by the wall on Grandmom's bed while I was using our computer. I turned around to check on him and this is what I found...

...ta-dah!!!


And for my next trick...


Just a random photo for you Star Wars fans
(Emperor Andrew was not too psyched that I took so long to take it)

Teeth??!?!

Grandmom found two teeth hiding in my bottom gum. Mommy took a picture...if you look just above her finger you can see the one that broke through...it's dead center. I can't believe I have teeth!!!! Daddy, make me some sausage please!

Grandmom is visiting

I missed you...

I missed you too...

Snoozing...

Goin' shoppin'...(again)

sunbathing...

It snowed last night...

Handsome guy

Peekaboo and more...

Peek-

a-

boo!!!


Daddy time...




Napping with Mommy...

New stuff

New book and cd from Uncle Mike and Aunt Amy (Thanks!)

New friend...Leo!

New toy (I'm borrowing this until cousin Ivy needs it back)

Milk...it does a body good!

Check out those chubby thighs.

Happy New Year! Ahh--goooooo!

Oma and Opa came over for dinner (pork & sauerkraut). Mommy loves sharing her Pennsylvania traditions with new audiences. And Opa sure is fun to play with.


zonked after dinner


still slightly in a milk coma



Opa makes me fly...it's fun


you talking to me, mommy?