Andy's 1st tooth!

We now know why Andy has been so miserable the last week or so - he has his first tooth! Yay!

6 months and the bear

Playing in the snow!

Andy had his first play in the snow day today. He wore the blue and yellow winter coat that Owen had given to him as a baby but never wore, and it fit perfectly! And I bundled him up, and put him in the black carrier under my coat and off we went for a walk down the street with Papa and Owen.

Merry Christmas!

5 month photos with the bear

Car seat carrier

I had this car seat carrier given to me (thanks Heather) as a gift, and I LOVE IT!

I was afraid that it wouldn't really work for me as I am so tall, but I have to admit that I really do love it - it works great! 

The point of this carrier is not to have to carry the car seat in your hand, or on your arm, which can really hurt!

You can get yours at Lellow on Mill St. in Chilliwack.

And here is the story behind my picture... below is a picture that is on the packaging for this carrier (called the Flying Falcon for some reason). There were a few different funny pics, but we decided to recreate this one. Although this carrier is good, I'd still only use it for short periods of time, like from the car to the mall, or from the car to the grocery store. I would never do my full shopping with this 

carrier - it is just way too heavy. I mean, my kid is 17lbs, and my car seat is like 20 lbs, so why would I carry around 40lbs when I can put the baby and car seat in a stroller or buggy. 

But I thought this picture was just too funny not to recreate. Here you go Heather - this is for you! And thanks again for the gift!

Rice Cereal!

Yesterday Andy had his first taste of rice cereal! I think it was more fun for me, but Andy seemed to like it too! :)

I bought the Heinz Organic kind because it doesn't have any skim milk powder in it, as Andy is allergic to milk. 

Andy is over 5 months, and will be 6 months old the day after Christmas, so even though we are a little early in introducing food to him, Andy is close enough in age that we thought it was OK. I did check with Andy's pediatrician too, and he said it was OK. 

I was surprised how much of the cereal Andy actually ate - not just put in his mouth and spit right back out. He probably consumed more than a teaspoon, but less than a tablespoon. I know it isn't much, but think of how small his tummy is!