just for Karen

My sister, Karen, has recently started reading my blog. She told me I need to get a new background because my old one was blah....she can be opinionated at times. :) I normally don't do what she says, but I was getting tired of the old background. So, there you go Karen!!! I still have some things I want to fix on it, but Andrew has other plans for me right now!

Thanks Kim for the link and Kristi for the help!!

pool boys

My friend, Dawn, came over today with her little boy. We walked up to the pool in Andrew's new wagon!! He wasn't too sure what to think of the ride, but Gavin loved it. I know the pictures kind of dark but that's what you get with a camera phone!! And I'm not sure what some of those people are doing in the background!

just fillin' ya in

I guess I'll fill y'all in on where I've been lately! (You know you care or you wouldn't visit my blog.)

I went down to see Jennifer this week. She lives down in the Clear Lake area. She had a baby about 2 1/2 months ago and he is PRECIOUS!! He was such a good baby. Didn't make a fuss while we were there. Now my child on the other hand....just kidding Andrew! I figured he would be all about her stairs, but he could have cared less. So it was good to see Jennifer and meet little Benjamin. If I was smart I would have taken a picture to post. Oh well!

Tomorrow Andrew has a friend coming over to go to the pool with us. No, I'm not taking both boys by myself. His mommy will come too. Hopefully they will both enjoy it. I don't think Gavin is quite walking yet so I don't know what he's going to think of the whole splashpad thing.

Andrew is doing well. I think he's been teething because he's been waking up the last couple of nights. He was running a temp yesterday (well, the dr would say it's not a temp.) of 100 so I'm sure it's just teething.

Lately we've been working on teaching him sign language . I know some people are totally against it and think it can slow a baby's speech, but I don't agree. I know children who do it and think it's great!! I'm really only teaching him about 5 signs (eat, food, more, milk, all done) to help us out....so don't try starting a debate with me!! :) Anyway, he's been doing the sign for more and today I've noticed him doing all done...just not sure if he realizes he's saying all done.

I have family coming in next week. Some of them haven't been here (shout-out to the Kempfs!) and we are looking forward to their visit. Think we might go down to Galveston (Michelle any tips on a good beach down there or do they all stink?)

Well, that's all from here. Need to get dinner going!

deep thoughts

Here are Andrew's thoughts on shopping at Ann Taylor Loft.....

He must get that from his daddy because I love the store!!!

splashpad

Today we took Andrew to the back pool in the neighborhood. They have this splashpad area that Andrew enjoys playing in with his daddy. They run all through the water and Andrew loves it. Thought I'd share some pictures Matt took with his phone....

a year ago today

Since Andrew has turned one, all I can think about is what we were doing a year ago each day. I can really only remember the first week after his birth because after that the sleepless nights took over.

7-14-05

7-14-06

making the switch

So we have been given the okay for Andrew to make the switch from formula to whole milk. Does anyone have any advice for me? He's not really sure what to think about the whole milk. He probably drank a total of 3 oz for the day and is supposed to get 20. So what worked for you? Did you just stop the formula and only offer whole milk or do 1/2 and 1/2??? Advice please!! If you are just passing through feel free to leave a comment. Thanks!

Happy Birthday Andrew!!

Thanks to all who already wished Andrew a happy birthday!! And to Kristi for the special shout-out!

Today is Andrew's first birthday!! I've been so excited and sad at the same time. I can't believe my baby is growing up so fast. I keep thinking about what I was doing this time last year. I was induced on the 8th and didn't have him until the 9th...wow what a day that was!...well worth it though. Having a child is way better than I thought it was going to be. I never thought being a parent would be so much fun!!

So, yesterday we had Andrew's party. Seven of his friends and 22 adults came. It was a packed house. I know some of you are anxiously awaiting pictures....so here you go....

Andrew's cake!!

Andrew thinking...hmm..what is that?

How am I supposed to eat this thing?

Oh! Like this!!

Or how about I just shove it in!! (This is my favorite picture.)

Daddy showing Andrew how to play with his new toy! Thanks Aunt Jill and Uncle Josh!

My sister wanted to see his outfit. This is the best picture of it I got. Sorry!

These are Andrew's girlfriends!! He just doesn't know it yet! :)

The only picture I had of some of our friends. I wished we had gotten more of our friends and all that where there, but we just didn't think about it.

So Andrew pretty much thought it was Christmas. I have literally packed up all his old toys and he's only playing with his new ones. I figure in a month or two I'll swap them back out...plus I don't want my living room turning into a big playpen!! We've had a busy and long weekend!!

bonding time...

Andrew sharing a treat with his daddy....

Not sure what this is, but it sure is good!!

Um...how long are you going to hold it in my mouth?

Daddy says, "Open wide!"