10 Months

My First Born is officially 10 months old!  And believe it or not, I didn't take any pictures :(.  Maybe this weekend.  The two teeth that Nathan has been cutting for a week or two finally popped through.  So, he is up to 6 teeth.  He recently started snuggling, and I love every second of it!  He plays copy games with Carl . . . Nathan will say "Da" or "A Da" and Carl will say back "Bubbas".  It goes on and on and makes us all smile.  

  We traveled up to see family one last time before the 2nd boy arrives, this past weekend.  We were able to go see Carl's parents - Grandma & Grandpa and went in the pool for the first time.  Nathan did well and I hope to be able to get him in the water a little more.  It was a lovely 2 days visiting with them.  We then went on to see my parents and family and had a wonderful visit seeing everyone.  Nathan loved playing with his cousins and even walked around with Maile.  :)  I'll try to post pictures later or tomorrow.  

9.3 Months & a catch up with #2

Nathan had his 9 month check up yesterday.  All Went really well.  He is in the 98% for height, 50% for weight (for age), average head measurement . . . according to his height he is underweight, but nothing to worry about.  He is having a VEP eye test done tomorrow, so praying that all goes well :).  
  We had our first mother's day together and I enjoyed being able to kiss my baby on Mother's Day - First one . . . and I am blessed.
  We tried ground up meat this past week, and he loves it!  He is also interested in trying everything we are eating, so that makes things fun :).  He is standing a lot more on his own without holding on to things - I can't believe how quickly he is growing up.  (I think I say that every week).

In other news, littlest is doing well.  i have a check up on Thursday and had a one hour glucose test last week  . . . that didn't go well  - so I am going back for the 3 hour test on Friday.  Prayers appreciated.

9.2 Months

We had a great week and even better weekend . . . We were able to travel to Lemoore to see some of our friends.  It was a wonderful trip (one that I desperately needed).  Nathan did well in the car and did really well for not having his "normal" nap schedule or bed.  He loves people though.  
  Food wise we tried strawberries, blueberries, and today we started kiwi.  So far so good.  Breakfast is his favorite meal.  He has slept through the night (9+ hours) for almost 2 weeks . . . even with 2 more teeth coming through . . . Yes, 2 more on the top. 
  He has started pushing toys around, and it is really cute to watch.  

9 months

We've done a lot this past week.  With Nathan turning 9 months on the 25th, we have tried more foods (with a lot still to try).  He likes yogurt bites (a snack), we tried prunes, garbanzo beans, and blueberries.  He is also eating peas whole (he didn't care for them blended).  Nathan loves to drink out of a "big" cup and his new favorite thing is sitting on daddy's shoulders, while holding on tight to his hair.  We tried another "art project" too.  I think these projects are more for me, something else to do than just "play".  He still loves bath time and with Carl working nights, we have had to adjust our routine a bit so that I can bathe him.  It's working out well and I love this time him.  I haven't done 9 month pictures . . . It was very windy on Friday, and it's just been one of those weeks . . . but here are some from this past week and some of the activities we enjoy doing!

 look mom, I'm outside!!

And a picture where you can see all four teeth :)

25 Weeks

This little boy continues to grow . . . apparently he's the size of a rutabaga (13.5 inches) and should weigh about 1.5 lbs (according to Baby Center).  I'm in my last week of my 5th month, so that's exciting.  He continues to move around a lot, especially after I eat anything sugar.  

On a side note:  our house officially sold yesterday - it was a short sale, and although I am very sad that it isn't our house anymore, I am very grateful that everything happened so quickly.  It has been a huge weight on our shoulders, and for me the emotional aspect of it hit a lot harder than I anticipated.  So many memories . . . but I keep reminding myself that "a house is just a house.  it's the people that make it a home." And to have my husband home to help raise our kiddos instead of being out at sea for months on end, means so much to both of us!  

8.5 Months

My son is going to be 9 months at the end of this week!  AHHHHHHH, can someone please slow down time a little???  Nathan is so much fun though!  This week I found out that he loves to play "chase".  He knows just where to go (Abby's food) for me to go get him.  The other day he laughed and laughed when I was crawling behind him and would "get him" every once in a while.  He also started "kissing" - mostly himself (in the mirror, on the phone, etc), but he's also started kissing my tummy while he is in highchair.  Of course I think it's the cutest thing ever (even when I end up with baby food all over my shirt :)  ) 

  Food wise we are starting to give him little chunks of food that he is already eating.  He loves it!  especially the food that he wouldn't eat all mashed up - zucchini, yellow squash, carrots.  We have also just tried greek yogurt in the mornings.  So far, so good. 

  We are adjusting to Carl being on night shift (on day 3 today).  I think it will be ok & Carl is looking forward to being able to see Nate a little more. 

Easter was nice.  We dyed eggs on Saturday . . . a friend posted how to dye eggs with whipping cream & food coloring in a bowl and then you just roll the eggs around.  Nathan is still a little too young, but I think it will be a hit next year and the eggs turn out pretty with different colors on them.  Carl painted my tummy like an egg (sorry folks, no pictures of that!), but I wanted to include the littlest and then we took a picture or two with Nathan.  Easter Sunday we went to church and then had a yummy tri-tip before Carl left for work.  It was a beautiful day and Nathan was very cooperative when I wanted to take pictures outside. 

24 weeks

Not much has been going on with little man #2.  He is still moving around like crazy and I am getting HUGE!  I have to put Nathan down to stand/get up and then pick him up once I'm standing.  I had my monthly check up yesterday and all was well.  16 weeks to go :)