Link

Silly me, here's a link to the album of the entire photo shoot!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=6396&id=100746846634996

Photo Shoot, Part 2

Photo Shoot

My friend here in Ohio is working on starting up a photography business and we did an outdoor shoot on Sunday. The pictures are gorgeous. If you are on Facebook, check em out. For those of you not on FB, I'll post 3 here daily for the rest of my stay in Ohio (1 more week.)

Firsts

Hi all, we're in Ohio visiting Nana and Pop Pop and I don't have the cable I need to upload photos. So for the next week or two I'll just post photos from earlier in May until we return.

Its been a week of firsts here. Andrew has said Mama a few times. Most recently while he was sitting quietly (read: bored) in his jumperoo while I was reading a book (read: ignoring him). Oops. Got my attention! Smart kid. Hearing mama made my heart turn to applesauce. All melty.

He's also started crawling. Not sure if it is really crawling or scooting? If you're on facebook, the video is posted there. Pretty much if I put something in front of him, he'll go get it. He can move himself across a king size bed in a couple minutes time. On the floor he gets up on all 4s and sways alot. Problem right now is that he drags his head a bit while crawling. Carpet burn on baby head = big ouch.

Lastly he sat by himself unsupported the other night. Showoff.

On the Porch

Loving the nice weather!

Thoughtful Guy

Even when asleep this guy makes me laugh. Check out this pose!

G'mornin Video

and in other news......his first word is MAMA!

Size-wise

People have often commented that A seems so big in the photos I post, so I thought I'd offer a sense of scale. Its just a good zoom lens, thats all! He's a tiny thing, around 15 lbs.

Baby in the Mirror

One of his favorite games, to find himself in the mirror and laugh.

New View

We bit the bullet and purchased the Rolls Royce of baby carriers: the Pikkolo by CatBirdLady. In this new contraption Andrew can be worn on the front, back or hip, facing in or out. Its adjustable from 0-40 lbs. So far so good, its very comfortable with its padded straps, and Andrew seems to like it.

Big Kid

We're getting A used to the high chair. He gets pretty impatient in it, but with a nice selection of toys, he can last a half hour or so. Mostly I think he's jealous that we're eating solids and he's not. That adventure begins in a few short weeks...

Tourist

Andrew loves seeing new places - here we are at a local historic site.

Tulip Fest

We had a fun time at Albany's Tulip Fest this weekend - Andrew especially liked the bright colored flowers.

Little Helper

Starting him early!

Mothers Day

I love you, Andrew. Thanks for letting me be your Mama.

Happy Guy

5 months old

Everyone told me that at around 5 months, things would really change, and I'd have to agree. Andrew is far more communicative - example in the photo: when he's tired, he rubs his eyes. When he's happy he giggles; when he's bored he tries to twist himself out of his seat. He sleeps about 12-14 hours for every 24, and has made a 7 hour stretch before waking to eat. He grabs everything in sight and can entertain himself with said toy independently. He's very chatty, alert, interested in the world around him, has many quizzical eyebrow expressions, and has gotten himself up on all fours. He's a really happy fellow, rarely cries. He's also starting to exercise free will which has been pretty interesting. He realized that he is in control of his body and doesn't have to do what Mom would like! For example he flips himself over when I'm trying to dress/change him; he arches his back and locks his legs when I am trying to put him in the car seat; he slithers out under the bar of his stroller if i don't belt him in quick enough....all which he finds rather amusing. Reminds me of his uncle Adam's shenanigans.

Somebody's Ticklish

Wrigglemeister

Can't take my eyes off this guy for 1 second....which is the time it takes for him to flip on the changing table these days. He's going to be a handful....

New Toy

Are we looking at a future chef?

Outdoorsy Type

We had mucho fun at the farmers market this weekend which just moved to its riverside location. Lots of friendly folks flirted with the baby who readily returned the smiles.

Show Off

Andrew can now support himself standing! Not even 5 months old, he's way ahead of the game: http://pediatrics.about.com/od/growthanddevelopment/ig/Developmental-Milestones/Standing-with-Support.htm

Dad and his Little Buddy

Shawn's parental leave has really allowed Andrew to bond with his Dad, I just love watching them together.