Spittin' Image!!

Does this boy look like his Daddy or what???

What a difference a Year Makes

These pictures speak for themselves.........he is all BOY!!

These feet are made for walkin'......

10 months and already walking with a walker!!! I am so proud of my boy

Oral Hygiene

Andrew says that those finger toothbrushes are for babies..........he prefers a medium bristle Oral B!!

Puff Picnic!

I took Andrew outside today to get some fresh air. Well, the whole time we were in the grass, he wanted to be picking it and eating it. Then he wanted to crawl into the mulch and have a taste! I decided to get him some picnic snacks so he could resist the temptation of the dirt!! Yes, I know, I let my kid eat off the ground- who would have ever thought it!

Andrew's Adventures!!

Today I decided to document all of the things that Andrew likes to get into- just on the first floor of the house!! He is a handful, but I am so glad he's feeling better and back to is old self again (wild and crazy)!! Hope your day was as exciting as mine!

Trying to eat the fireplace rocks....for the
10th time today!!
Eating the wood on my formal armchairs!!

Determined to get his little fingers stuck
in every vent in the house!

Knocking over the nice candle sticks!!

And finally....eating potting soil on the deck!

Andrew is RED.......Mommy is BLUE :(

I was trying to be a good mommy and socialize Andrew...so I started taking him to KinderMusik. Of course- since he's lived in a bubble for 10 months now- he caught a virus. He started with a rash on his face and legs yesterday, but today it's a lot worse and is all over his body. He looks pitiful and is soooooo clingy-fussy. These are the times when living close to family would be nice!! Lets just hope he's better soon- the doctor said it would take about 5 days to go away. My nurse instincts aren't kicking in either- I just feel like a helpless Mommy.

Do The Wave!!

We have a new milestone!!!! Andrew waves Bye Bye and Hello!! He does it to both Chad and I whenever he sees us, and it's adorable. Chad just waved at him one time yesterday and said hi, and he started doing it on his own, and did it all day! I hope he keeps it up so everyone can see. He raises his whole arm up and down in the air- Chad says he either looks like a dictator or a rapper!!

Funny Face

This is one of the many new silly faces that Andrew makes!! He does this while snorting -and thinks he is so funny while doing it! He mainly does this while eating, running away from me or looking at me from across the room- like come and get me!

July Showers!

We had an awesome family day today- just the 3 of us!! We played on the swings, ate ice cream and splashed in the sprinklers at the Aquarium! Andrew wasn't so sure at first and didn't even really want his feet in, but by the end was soaked and lovin' it!! I sat him down in the sprinklers by the end and he just had a blast! I had forgotten how much fun it is to be a kid!!! He also took his first real shower with me this morning- Chad brought him in there to me while I was showering. He loved sticking his hands and face in it and screamed when we took him out. Sorry- no pictures- didn't want to scare everyone with post-baby body and Alice Cooper eye makeup all over my face!!

Little Piece of Heaven

Chad has been dying to give Andrew ice cream for a while now, and I finally caved! I talked to my sister before we went out today and when I told her we were going for ice cream she said- you need to give Andrew some.....so everyone seemed to think it was okay but me. I had terrible eating habits growing up- and still do. I am so scared that Andrew will turn out the same way that I'm trying to set a good example and not start out giving him junk. Well, I know I need to lighten up- a little bit won't hurt him!! He did love it- he really looks like he is in love with the ice cream- Cake Batter with Cookie Dough (my favorite)!!!

Good Day........Sunshine!!

We also went to the park on the Riverfront so Andrew could swing! The plastic swing was hot so we put a blanket on it...if you're wondering what he's sitting on. He had so much fun- thanks to his silly Daddy!!

Beaver Baby!!

Andrew has decided to start eating the wood on his crib- Yeah! I have always wondered why they sold those rail covering for the crib at Babies R Us- now I know! Of course- Chad is worried that he will get lead poisoning- even though lead paint hasn't been used since the 1970's, and I am just ticked that he is tearing up the crib! The funniest part of this is that I did the same thing as a baby- in addition to eating the wooden window seals and tops of the wooden dining room chairs- I guess we are both part beaver!!

Diaper Duty!

I heard Andrew wake up after nap this morning, but he didn't cry....he was just playing and blowing bubbles so I figured I would leave him in there until he fussed. Well, 30 minutes later I had to get him up to get ready to leave....... and look what I found. He had picked apart his diaper and was sooooo proud of himself!! There was wet (urine soaked) stuffing all over the bed, and he was trying to eat it- Yuck. I guess I know better now than to put him to bed without pants on!! The funnies part of this is that my mom used to tell me how I did this and the babysitter would get so mad about it- Just like his Momma!!!

Pimp My Ride!

We took Andrew to Babies R Us and let him pick out a jogging stroller!! This was the one he begged for....so we just had to buy it!! Also, everyone who knows me, knows how much I love to jog and get sweaty!! Actually we just got one because it is more practical for walking in our neighborhood...and makes a great fashion statement since everyone else has one!!!

Cheese!!

I just had to post this great picture of Merrick that I took this week. Could my nephew be any cuter!?!?!