8 months!

You would think that being a staying at home would make me a better blogger, but no. My life isn't structured anymore. That's why this post is a little late. My baby is 8 months now!!! Some of the things he is doing:

• wearing size 3 diapers
• feeding himself finger foods
• drinks from a sippy cup
  
• fast crawler
  
• crusing along his toys and furniture - occasional falls or even almost falls scare him
• separation anxiety, although I think he has always had this!
• his hair is getting thicker on top. It has a reddish tint in the sun
• super sensitive skin, mosquito bites well up really bad
  
• lovin' his pacifier still
• drinking about 4 bottles a day
• loves Tyson, always follows and giggles with him
• tries to eat dog food
• plays with doggy door
• enjoys being in his walker
• enjoyed his first visit to a park
  

Halloween Fun

Our day started slow. Daddy went to work in the morning and we had my Mom (Estela) and Maritza over. We made a big breakfast and Max loved his waffles! He is really enjoying feeding himself finger foods, like puff, Kix, peas, carrots, tortilla, waffle bites, bananas, avocados, etc. He is still a good eater! Although, it takes some enticing for him to finish all of his bottles.

We went the Halloween store and Walmart looking for some last things. We had lunch/dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant, La Hacienda. Max loved the re-fried beans, guacamole and rice. Then we said goodbye to Mom & Maritza. The day had been so busy, Max really hadn't taken a good nap, so we had a power nap before the neighborhood carnival. Nothing too exciting, as Max is really too small to enjoy Moonwalks and such. I did get some yummy cotton candy though!!

Yes, Max was crying in the picture, but he got over it very quickly and was in a good mood the rest of the night. :)


Later we came home and following in tradition, Shawn pulled down the tailgate of the Ford and passed out candy(remember our crazy dog Tyson, he likes to bark and jump on visitors!!!). We did that for a while, then Mommy and Max went to the neighbors party. Max got to have some quick playtime with his buddy Jaxen. Busy day!! Happy Halloween!!

Swing, swing, swing

We had such an enjoyable weekend enjoying baby showers, birthday parties and family fun! My sister-in-law, Emily shot a video of Max and I at the park, will try to post later. Thanks for helping us capture these precious moments!

Sippy Cup

My son has shown zero interest in holding his bottle or sippy cup. During our trip to Colorado, I noticed his cousin Landry drinking from her sippy cup like a Big Girl. I was so surprised. Well since then, I have had... ehem... sippy cup holding envy!

But today, finally, PROGRESS!! He is trying to do it on his own, mind you he doesn't quite do it as well as his cousin, but he's doing it. :o)

Move Along

Max is getting around! He started crawling at the beginning of this month. It's incredible how fast he's getting. I put him down for a minute, and the next thing I know, he's gone! He loves going to the laundry room or the kitchen.

Our neighbors gave us their walker, so that helps me to keep him in a certain area. He now loves getting around in his walker -- sort of!



Pumpkin fun!

Lovin' Finger Foods