8 Month Update

Wow what a month it has been! Thats right only a month and so much has happened in Andrews little life it is hard to believe. He is EVERYWHERE! He can out crawl the best of them, and has just in the past few days began pulling up on furniture in his bed etc. He has went from sitting on his own to pulling up in a matter of weeks. He also has 4 teeth now, 2 on top and 2 on the bottom. Just amazing! Im going to miss those gummy grins.

Here are a few pics from the past couple of weeks, and of course a video. Enjoy!

Enjoying his new ride, a Christmas present from Aunt Christina, Uncle Ed, and Cousin Cooper.


This Andrew 90% of the time....always smiling.

I recently picked up this pull up toy at a consignment store, he has loved standing at it ever since. He pulled up on it this weekend. Getting stronger and stronger.


Video of his cuteness.


I also realized lately I didnt have any pictures of Andrew in his bath towel. He is sooo cute and decided to be a good model.

Our first Mothers Day together was so nice. We relaxed all day and went to lunch with Great Grandma and Grandpa Stayer. For once Im not behind the camera the whole time. Andrew had a great time at lunch. He flirted with everyone around us. It was hilairous to watch. He also enjoyed most of my muffin while we waited on our food......big step for him.




Summer is just around the corner, we have joined the community pool so that should be a blast with Andrew. We have lots planned in the next few months. Stay tuned for all the updates! Happy Mothers Day everyone!

Beach Bumming

Thats what we did this weekend. Jennifer my step sister got married in Shalotte, we were so close to many NC beaches we hit up one. So Andrew saw the ocean for the very first time and he loved it! He got so excited!

He apparently loved the sand too....so much that he ate it. It ended up in his ears, nose, mouth, eyes.....EVERYWHERE! We have alot to look forward to in Sept. Thank goodness we will have help ;)

So here are a few pics for your enjoyment.




He was spent here, he missed his AM nap so he took a little snooze. Wish we could do this everyday!


Putting his toes in the water.....it may have been 80 degrees out but the water was COLD! He quickly drew his little toes inward. So till next time......

Learning New Tricks!

Here are a few more photos of Andrew crawling! He is really getting the hang of it!




He also has begun to clap! It is the cutest thing. This bay claps ALL.THE.TIME!! He will clap while he is happy, mad, or just in his car seat going down the road.....it is getting beyond comical for us!


Next stop....the ocean! Andrew is going to get to see the ocean and the sand for the first time and we are sooooo excited. Andrews aunt is getting married so we are going to join in the festivities and take in the beautiful NC weather that just keeps coming....no complaints we peomise.

Cuteness at the ocean to follow! Have a great weekend everyone!

Family Fun Day!

So the month of April is bringing some gorgeous weather to NC and I mean almost 80 degree temps. So there have been plans for weeks to meet up with a few other families (that I mostly associate with online....like a moms group) and take the babies to the Zoo. Well this April Sat did not dissapoint.

So we loaded up a picnic lunch and all headed south to Asheboro! Andrew took his morning nap on the way and was ready for action shorlty after arriving.

All strapped in and ready to meet all the animals!


Taking a look with Daddy at the Polar Bears (See those blue skies?!)



The Grizzly bear took in the sunshine as well.


So after the picnic lunch this is what all the babies looked like!


Andrew got tired of strolling so I carried him around.....he isnt 8lbs anymore!


Last stop....Monkey Island.

We did end up leaving a little early but I think the rest of the state had the same idea we did so it was VERY crowded. Andrew did great and he was most intrigued by the sea lions swimming around. I hope to get him to an aquarium sometime this summer. So it was a successful trip and we will have to go again in the fall....the summer is just too brutal. We had a great time and met another great couple that has a little girl Andrews age (only a month apart). We hope to get them together again soon!

As I promised....he crawls. He is still getting better at it. I think on this day he did the best since he discovered his talent. He likes to army crawl mostly but he is very much getting around on his own. He will perfect it soon Im sure.....just like his daddy!

He Crawls

Yep...it happened! It will prob happen again when we get home. I dont have proof right now but I will. We have a lot of baby proofing to do as well as lowering the crib.

Alicia his FAVE daycare teacher called and told me the news. So I witnessed it myself.....so there it is folks he is OFFICIALLY MOBILE!!!! AAAHH!!!!

Send Prayers :)

Video & Pics to Follow

Andrew's First Easter

Easter honeslty snuck up on us this year. I am so glad thatt MiMi gave Andrew Daddy's Easter basket from years ago becuase it just hadnt occured to me yet. Whoops!

Andrew turned 7m old a few days before Easter. He has accomplised alot during his first 7 months and I can already see that crawling is only a week or so away. The post below of him sitting up on his own from his belly has been just the beginning. He is now pretty much army crawling on his belly, he CAN get to where he wants to go. He also is trying really hard to get in a crawling position from sitting, he just cant get that stubborn right leg out of the way. I hope to have a video of it soon. I think he is even surprising himself.

Over the weekend it seems his 2 bottom teeth are almost in. We can feel with our finger the sharp edge of the first one. We can also see the second one that is not far behind. He has been fussy with them, Im hoping he gets somewhat used to the pain and the next ones dont bother him as bad. We are blessed teething hasnt messed with his sleeping at night too much.

So here are a few pics and a video from Easter Sunday. We spent lunch with G-ma and G-pa Stayer. It was a gorgeous day and we were all able to get out in the sunshine for a little while. We still missed the rest of the family dearly and cant wait till they come down in a few short weeks.

Checking out whats in the basket

{Thanks, now Ill jsut chew on them for a while.}


Family Photo

In his Easter Duds


They like to do this alot!

G-pa thought it would be funny to sit on the deer, I wasnt too sure about it!


Cuties!

Tim, Andrew & Gpa Stayer


We also had a short visit from cousin Shepherd. The boys were curious but sitting is not in Shepherds vocab. He is a busy body. We have a lot too look forward to.



This weekend we are heading to the zoo as a family. Andrew can't do much but there are several exhibits where the animals are up close so it should be a fun time. It looks to be great weather too, the fresh air will do us all good. Zoo pics to follow!

He Sat Up!

So little man showed us yesterday he is more than capable of getting himself upright now! I was putting way clothes and noticed when I left him he was on his belly and was now sitting up right so I turned him back over. In my amzaement with my jaw dropped he went from belly to butt in no time flat.

I cant believe how big he is getting. Things are changing so quickly!

Spring has Sprung!

This weekend gave us all a touch of how much we missed the sun and warmth. We had a 70 degree day here in NC and then tonight it will be back to 40's...what gives?

Anyway, little man has had some pretty big accomplishments lately. Over the past 2 weeks he has perfected sitting unassisted. He is beginning to work on getting up in a crawling position and rocking on all fours. We have a ton of child proofing to do!

*Be prepared this post is almost Video Overload....can you tell I like my new toy?*

Here he is when sitting lasted about 2/3 minutes and a video to boot!



Here he is when he perfected his balance. He is such a happy boy!


I like to call this one AT vs. Zeke


Here are the boys being "Parrots"


So yesterday we couldnt resist taking Andrew down to the community park that is over in the next neighborhood. It is a little hike over there but Im getting exercise in right :) So he tested out the swings, he liked leaning forward the best. He is still getting used to it but I did get a few smiles out of him. Video to follow.


For some reason I couldnt wait to set him in the grass. I was dying to get his reaction. He was okay with it, he wasnt sure what to think but he didnt cry either. Here are a few first time photos/video. Enjoy!


Now if Spring would jsut stay around it would be marvelous. He is getting so big and I cant wait to do more with him outside in the months to come. If the weather cooperates we are meeting some of Andrews friends at the zoo in a few weeks. Crossing my fingers for good weather!

Look Out!

This post is sans pictures..but dont worry they are coming.

Our "little" baby is now sitting unassited...he is so cute sitting pretty while he plays with his toys!

He also has a crib toy that has never been used much because it is out of his view. Well I woke up this morning to the monitor. Andrew has found the crib toy and knows how to turn it on. So I went in to peek and there he was on all fours rocking back and forth!

Lets just say....I know mobility is coming soon and we are in SO MUCH TROUBLE!!!!!!

Pics to follow! I promise!

6m Stats, Parties & Vacations

It has been a busy 2 weeks since the last post. Lots of stuff happening.....seems to be a trend I feel like we never slow down.

Andrew had his 6m doctors appt. that went very well. He was ear infection free when we went but there was still fluid. He was still on an antibiotic at the time and they wanted to follow up with him the following week to take another look. We were finally referred to an ENT to see what he thought. I am happy to report though that for the better part of 2 weeks he has been infection free. I am praying it stays that way! Teeth are all thogether another story though....I dont think they are too far behind. The right bottom tooth looks like it could break through any day.

As far as his stats he is up to 16lbs 11oz, and 26.5 inches long. He is pretty much in the middle for his age, Im sure he would be bigger if we hadnt been fighting the infections for the past 6 weeks.

This however is now Andrews BFF!

I have tried my best not to give it to him too much but somehow it happened. I think daycare may have something do with it too so I have asked them to not give it to him unless he needs it to sleep or just calm him down. Once he pops it in though and he is tired he just zonks out.....looks like they will be thrown out the window one day. I guess I can deal with this rather than BF weaning or something worse. So for now I call him a "paci baby" sad but true!


Here a few photos from a while back. A visit with great grandma and playing on the playmat. He is such a pro now at rolling over and getting his knees underneath him.

Here he is showing off his talents....he thinks he is such a big boy!


Happy 1st Birthday Ryan!!!!! I cant believe this child if 1 already. Andrew and Ryan are just shy of 6 months apart.....by days. Andre had a blast seeing all the kids and riding in the wagon. It was such a fun party. Congrats Jordan.....you were just as graceful with number 3!

The trip to the Great White North.....well it wasnt white this time....it was actaully pretty warm considering it was the middle of March. We were able to hang out side quite a bit. It was a short trip but still loads of fun. Andrew got his first Easter Basket from his MiMi and PoPo. There were all sorts of goodies in there, even some treasured hand me downs.

He is so cheesing in this pic. like he knows he is getting something extra special!

Once it was all unwrapped he decided he wanted to roll in the celephane. It made that crunchy noise and he was all over it!

Hanging out in a basket.....I couldnt resist.

On the couch with Cousin Cooper...these 2 are still warming up to each other.

Andrew has started to babble alot! He is now babbling dadada, bababa, and trying so hard to babble mama....we know he has no idea what he is saying but it so cute.

He continues to grow and grow.....learning new stuff all the time. I have a new fancy camcorder and plan to use it more in the months to come. Wont be long and he is going to be very mobile.....lord help us.