One Tooth Wonder

Look what we have here....Ok, maybe hard to see (I was indeed prying his lips apart and holding back his hands as I was screeching to Billy to hurry up and snap the picture already!) and the evidence is sort of *just* there... but it's tooth number 1 for sure! This spot appeared today- ready for the lower right front tooth to erupt~ I do think he was a tad fussier than usual this afternoon, so I suspect he can feel it pushing it's way up... but he is doing well with it; what a big boy!! Hopefully he will sleep well tonight, growing a tooth is hard work you know!

ps. Please ignore my nasty nails AND the dried food up his nose. Sheeze.

Feed Me, I'm Yours

Wes and I were alone this afternoon (Billy at Kaleb's, Savanna at Kate's and Olivia was working with Bill) so after running our errands we took a turn thru the garden. Since I had the quiet time and there were some peas ready (and some actually gone past) I took the opportunity to use the new food mill Mom got me the other day. I had made some pears and some apples into food for Wes with my food processor, but it was a fail for broccoli and potato, it just couldn't get the smooth texture I needed. I knew I needed the food mill, and Mom got us one. Wes has been getting better at eating- but is by no means a pro. The tongue thrusting that caused us trouble with nursing is quite clear when he spoon feeds. To help him along, Dr. Brennan wants us to decrease his formula to increase his appetite for "real" foods. He has been eating 2 or 3 ounces (1 or 1.5ozs each of two types twice a day) of store bought organic food per feeding. We need to up that to 5 or 6 ounces at least 3 times a day by 9 months! So, we had better get cracking! Now; with this new little mill I'm in business for sure:

After picking the peas, I shelled them
Then steamed them for a little bit

Then ran them thru the new food mill and voila:

My very own organic pea puree for his Royal Highness!

Wes is Among the Mobile

Westley officially crawled for the first time last night with one full hand, hand, foot, foot stride. Bill hurt himself at work and we were in the midst of a big thunder storm so I served dinner in the living room... all of us were sitting around with our plates on our knees and Wes wanted to get Brother's dinner badly! Billy and I were on the floor with our backs against the couch, I put Wes down in front of me, and he clearly moved all 4 hands and feet very focused and motivated to get to Billy's rice and corn! We moved him back away from the plate and he did it again! I decided that even though it wasn't very far, that since he lifted both hands and pushed with both feet/knees that it was his first "official" crawl.

Well, today he is on the move! The hardwood is still too tough for him; his knees slip out from under. But, on the rug, watch out!! I guess it's time for baby proofing and gates!

Fun Pack Weekend

One stroller, a backpack, 2 suitcases, 3 sleeping bags, 1 cooler and a food bag, 1 package of disposable (ick) diapers and wipes, a case of water, a six pack of Gatorade, a camp chair, parents and 2 Brothers: Fun Pack Weekend '10

We went swimming, hiking, played games and shot BB guns and bows and arrows, did a craft project and some nature experiments. We had a campfire supper and went to a big scout singalong/skit. Billy really enjoyed the Fun Pack weekend, and we will go back next year I'm sure!

The first 6 months

He is growing up so fast, I can't believe it's been 6 months already! Look how much he has changed:

7-16-10 6 months, or he is 1/2 a year old!!

At 6 months Wes weighted in at 18 lbs 7ozs today... He is growing leaps and bounds and getting stronger and doing more every day. He sits alone, stands holding onto something or with help balancing and is already trying to stand on his own! He is trying so hard to crawl and scooching around. He is healthy and happy, I don't think you could ask for a better baby! It blows my mind that he is been here 1/2 a year already!!!

7-15-10

I just did a whole photo shoot with Wes and his bear, uploaded the pictures, then realized it NOT Friday. Sigh. Need more coffee.

Check back tomorrow for his 6 month pictures!