11 month portraits

Check out the great photos of Andrew! Taken by my college friend Meg who lives here in Ohio.

In Ohio

Hi folks, I'm at my inlaws in Ohio right now and internet is spotty so pardon if I don't post much. Andrew had a good time helping to feed the cows yesterday. He and I flew out here alone, and he was a good traveler. Which I figured, since he was pretty easy at 7 months when we went to Vegas. When we deboarded, everyone said "i didn't even know there was a a baby on the flight" which is probably the highest compliment I could receive.

Happy Baby

Could he be any happier of a baby? Seriously, his face may break if his smile gets any bigger.

New Baby Backpack

Wearing instructions, Steps 1 2 and 3

Happy Halloween!

Walking

Finally caught him on video!

Halloween Teaser

Bubbles

Some kids have a blanket they drag around with them. My kid? A bottle of bubbles.

Bathrobe

He's outgrowing his bathrobe so a new one has been added to his Christmas wish list. OK, my wish list. I can't imagine its something he feels all that strongly about, but I love snuggling him up in one.

Kiss

Andrew has become a little kissyface lately - here's a shot of him kissing a baby in one of his books. Its hard to catch him in the act, so sorry its such a bad photo. He does it with no prompting whatsoever. One of the best parts of parenting so far has been when he spontaneously gives me big sloppy open mouth baby kisses. I'm soaking it in while it lasts.

Walker Fun

Taking a walkabout in our bedroom.

Here's the Deal

Andrew explains life outside the womb to Erling.

Fun Little Chair

Clamps to the table, folds up small for travel. Love it!

Zoom Zoom

Little did we know that Andrew's first toy racecar would play rap. Oy vey...

Thanks, Nana & Pop Pop

...for the Halloween gift!

Punk

sporting a Bubble Mohawk

Pumpkin Patch, Take 2

Because there can never be enough cute pumpkin pictures.

Pumpkin Patch

Here's our little guy enjoying a fun outing to a local farm, we even took a hayride!

In other big news, he took 2 steps on his own yesterday! From the chair to the couch. I don't think he even realized he did it, nor have I seen a repeat performance.

Word #11

...is Dance!

Cuddling

In bed on a rainy morning with the spud.

Superhero Outfit

Sporting both the skull & crossbones as well as the yellow duckie cape. Time to save the world!

Babywearing

This is one of the last pics you'll see with Andrew in the front carrier, as he's getting too heavy to comfortably wear this way. He's now just shy of 20 lbs at 10 months. Luckily our superawesomefantastic carrier converts into a baby backpack for chunkier monkeys.

Secret's Out

My son wears girly-patterned cloth diapers. They are borrowed, I'm not picky, and I doubt he knows the difference :)

O's!

Cheerios, his favorite! And now his favorite new word. Here he is asking for them after he wakes up.

New Trick

Day One

Just for kicks I thought I'd post a video we took when Andrew was only a couple of hours old.

New Duds

In his new big boy booster seat, wearing his new corduroys, and new doggie shoes.

Giggle Monster

Here's the audio to all the smiles you've seen in the pictures :)

10 monthiversary!

So what is my little redhead up to these days? He knows what a vegetable looks like and promptly tosses it off the high chair tray. He brings me his favorite books to read, over and over and over again. He says about 10 words, the most popular being "dada". He whispers sweet nothings into my ear and blows kisses. He laughs heartily at just about everything. Its a great age to be!

Sick Baby, Part 2

Luckily this hasn't turned into anything more than a head cold. Here's sad little puffy-eyed, snotty nosed Andrew. All he wants are cuddles.

Sick Baby

No photos today, friends. We've got us a sick baby. His first cold. Actually he's eating and playing normally - just has a gunky nose. And did NOT sleep well last night. Nor did Mama for that matter....

Bookworm

Andrew likes reading as much as he likes his toys. Lately he's been bringing us the books he wants read to him. This is his new favorite - he laughs out loud and we read it over and over again.

Bouncing Baby Boy

Comments!

Hello loyal viewers - I've decided to put all Andrew-related-goodness on this blog instead of Facebook. It would be wonderful to know who is reading (or that anyone is reading). So if you wouldn't mind, occasionally, leave a comment! To those who are already doing so, many thanks.

Play Date

Jolly Good Fellow

In his new MacLaren stroller - Thanks, Amy!

Puppy Love

Laundry Basket Fun

Charlie Brown Shirt

Little Man can pull off bold fashion statements. Impressive.

Toothy Monkey

Someone enjoys brushing his teeth! All 5 of them.

Coffee Date

I've recently started taking Andrew to the coffee shop with me - he quietly eats his cheerios while I read a book and have a cuppa joe. How long have I been waiting for this moment?!?!? Love it!

I love Hanna Andersson

We've been really fortunate to have generous friends who have basically clothed Andrew thus far with their sons' outgrown outfits. Occasionally we are gifted with a brand new item, and this is one of my favorites. I adore Hanna Andersson's designs. www.hannaandersson.com

Big Boy Carseat

Someone got too long for the infant carseat! This one should last us through the time he enters high school. Seriously. There's some ridiculous weight limit on it.

Hand-Me-Down

little A trying on uncle adam's winter hat, circa 1984

Look Ma, No Hands!

Happy Baby

Lately the most frequent comment I get about Andrew is this "What a Happy Baby!" - and that he is. Its so fun watching him get excited about meeting people and seeing new places. 9 months is a fantastic age.

Hoodlums

With Mr. B

For those who don't know, Bosley has lost his vision. We are hoping some is recovered thru medication, but are not particularly hopeful. Andrew has been very gentle with Bos as he learns to navigate around with hearing and smell alone.

9 months old

Our happy little bumblebee :)

Growth Spurt

He's been nursing and eating nonstop lately - methinks he's having a growth spurt. He's suddenly alot taller!

Sleeping Beauty

There never was a child so lovely but his mother was glad to get him asleep.-Ralph Waldo Emerson

First Friend

Andrew meeting his future BFF. Congrats to Joely and Ola on their beautiful baby boy!

Cruisin

Won't be much longer until he can walk!