Joey and I spent a lot of time together on the go this weekend. Yesterday, we met a friend and co-worker nearby to snap Joey's 6 month photos. There's a field near our house that has sprawling bluebonnets right now, so I decided to embrace this Texas frenzy and join the many snapping away at their loved ones. The flowers were so pretty and Joey really enjoyed playing with them. I can't wait to see how they turned out and will post some once we've seen them.
Today Joey and I did a lot of shopping and went to a local art festival. It wasn't huge, but not too bad for our little suburb. It wasn't crowded, so Joey and I were able to get in and out in about 45 minutes - perfect.
I had a great time with my little man and he sure seemed to enjoy getting strolled around town.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Bonding with Sam
I caught Joey and Sammy hanging out this morning. Not the greatest picture quality, but too sweet not to share.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Joey: 6 Months
I can't tell you how quickly the first six months of Joey's life have flown by. I can't believe that in another short six months our little guy will be a year old. I won't get ahead of myself though, one month at a time.
This month Joey has changed leaps and bounds! He rolls from his stomach to his back more and more and will lay on his back with his head cocked to one side, legs all the way over, practically on his side, but isn't interested in rolling completely over. We'll see if he decides to do that back to belly roll, or just skips it completely and moves on to crawling. He will get up on his haunches and lift his torso up ever so tall.
Joey recently found his feet and realized they are attached. Since then, he loves to grab them, look at them, point his toes, etc. No toes in the mouth, but he's definitely a fan.
This kiddo finds everything hilarious. He giggles when we giggle, when he anticipates us giggling - you name it, he giggles. I love the fact that he's such a happy baby!
We have recently started feeding Joey more baby food. He loves anything and everything - although we've had to do some coaxing with peas and squash, he's getting used to the textures and doesn't seem to mind them too much. I make his baby food and look forward to trying new things. So far he's been introduced to peas, squash, sweet potatoes, bananas, applesauce and pears. This is in addition to the rice cereal and oatmeal cereal he's been enjoying for a couple of months now. Green beans and carrots are right around the corner.
Joey still loves the toys and activities he's been a fan of and has taken a recent interest in the animals. He loves pet the cats (both cats - yes Abby too) and Sam. He giggles when Sam gives him kisses. He has only seen Bailey from afar, which is mostly her doing. Not looking forward to those encounters when he's mobile. We'll see how that goes when the time comes.
I don't have his stats yet this month, but Joey is heading to the pediatrician on Friday so we will update accordingly then. **UPDATE: Joey weighed in at 15 pounds, 15 ounces and is 25.5 inches tall. He tolerated is vaccinations like a trooper, just getting really sleepy at bedtime.
Mr. Shy Man posed for the six month photo below. For some reason, whenever the cameras come out, the kiddo gets stage fright.
This month Joey has changed leaps and bounds! He rolls from his stomach to his back more and more and will lay on his back with his head cocked to one side, legs all the way over, practically on his side, but isn't interested in rolling completely over. We'll see if he decides to do that back to belly roll, or just skips it completely and moves on to crawling. He will get up on his haunches and lift his torso up ever so tall.
Joey recently found his feet and realized they are attached. Since then, he loves to grab them, look at them, point his toes, etc. No toes in the mouth, but he's definitely a fan.
This kiddo finds everything hilarious. He giggles when we giggle, when he anticipates us giggling - you name it, he giggles. I love the fact that he's such a happy baby!
We have recently started feeding Joey more baby food. He loves anything and everything - although we've had to do some coaxing with peas and squash, he's getting used to the textures and doesn't seem to mind them too much. I make his baby food and look forward to trying new things. So far he's been introduced to peas, squash, sweet potatoes, bananas, applesauce and pears. This is in addition to the rice cereal and oatmeal cereal he's been enjoying for a couple of months now. Green beans and carrots are right around the corner.
Joey still loves the toys and activities he's been a fan of and has taken a recent interest in the animals. He loves pet the cats (both cats - yes Abby too) and Sam. He giggles when Sam gives him kisses. He has only seen Bailey from afar, which is mostly her doing. Not looking forward to those encounters when he's mobile. We'll see how that goes when the time comes.
I don't have his stats yet this month, but Joey is heading to the pediatrician on Friday so we will update accordingly then. **UPDATE: Joey weighed in at 15 pounds, 15 ounces and is 25.5 inches tall. He tolerated is vaccinations like a trooper, just getting really sleepy at bedtime.
Mr. Shy Man posed for the six month photo below. For some reason, whenever the cameras come out, the kiddo gets stage fright.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Touch Your Toes
Since Joey found his feet this seems to be a common pose. He got upset with the tray on so we took it off. He loves to grab them, put them on things and point his toes. No toes in the mouth yet, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time. Funny little man.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Weekend Project - Tackle the Yard
Joe had this weekend off work (YEA!) so we decided to tackle the yard (ick). The yard has been a bit of an eyesore. I am terrible about remembering to take "before" photos until we're mid-way through a project. I will do some digging but for now, on to the good stuff.
We ripped out the flower garden in the front of the house. Removed the old rock, built up the dirt, added mulch, removed a dead bush and added new bushes. We will go back and add some flowers in a week or so. Here's what she looks like now.
We ripped out the flower garden in the front of the house. Removed the old rock, built up the dirt, added mulch, removed a dead bush and added new bushes. We will go back and add some flowers in a week or so. Here's what she looks like now.
Joe hard at work
Here are the after shots
Joey came out to watch us work and had a great time.
We took Joey on his first trip to Lowe's. He had a blast just looking around in the garden section. He even grabbed onto a plant when I wasn't paying attention. I like to think he was helping us pick one out. Of course it made it into the cart - let's see how Joey's Pink Oleander does. I told Joe we can't kill that one!
A transformation occurred in the backyard as well. But, I didn't snap a single photo of it (Oops - again). I will get on that and post them soon enough.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
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