Nine Month Birthday

I seriously feel like I was just posting about Braden's 1/2 birthday and now we are on to 3/4.  His first birthday is right around the corner...

A little summary of the month:

* eating more finger foods on his own - broccoli, blueberry pancakes, eggs, haddock, turkey/chicken, puffs

* preferred mode of transportation - to log roll everywhere!

* will sometimes push off the carpet using his feet to get an out of reach toy

* went on a swing for the first time 3/20

* survived his first cold - mostly just a stuffy, runny nose

* went underwater at swim class for the first time

* more babbling - r and daddadaa sounds

* recognizes and turns in response to his name

* celebrated his first St. Patrick's day and Palm Sunday

* makes funny faces and enjoys peekaboo

* drinks from a sippy cup & can bring it to his mouth

* fourth tooth broke through - left incisor 4/2

* starting to kick more in swim class & learned to splash

* has a cute little dance move where he bobs up and down while sitting
* first babysitting experience with Grandma, Grandpa & Uncle Phil so mom & dad could go out

* more difficult to get him to sit still for his monthly photo shoot (as you can see in some of the pictures)

*  18 lbs, 1 oz (13%), 30.5 inches (97%)

Eight Month Birthday

First of all, I think this is my all time favorite monthly onesie photo.  Anyway, I am really behind on this blog post - because I will be writing the nine month post right after this.  It is a good thing I wrote some of these things down!

A little summary of the month:

* eats three solid food meals a day

* continue to breastfeed successfully

* started to move arms & legs when on his belly - thinking about crawling?

* uses the pincer grip - cheerios, puffs & dried fruits

* celebrated first Valentine's Day - fun playdate

* visited Aunt Jane's new apartment

* first Superbowl - Go Patriots

* started listening to rain sounds when sleeping at night

* started participating in a sign language class 

* says no to particular foods by turning his head

* first top tooth broke through - right incisor Feb. 23rd

* started participating in a swim class 

* first Ash Wednesday 

* 17 lbs, 2 oz, 29.5 inches

Videos: Food

A few videos of Braden's experiences learning to eat.  

First time with solid foods:

Trying a little Baby Led Weaning:

It is important to eat veggies too:

He will feed himself - SOMETIMES:

His favorite thing to feed himself:

It has been so much fun experiencing different foods with Braden, watching his reactions to new foods (good & bad) and helping him master new skills! 

Videos: Fun Sounds

Had some time to upload and go through a few of the videos we have taken of Braden.  I intended to post them on the blog every once in a while, but that certainly didn't happen.  So, I am going to write up a few posts of my favorite videos.  The first one is a combination of some of my favorite videos of Braden's noises, babbles and giggles.

Some Pinterest Easter Decor

I have tried some really great recipes from Pinterest, but it had been awhile since I completed a craft project.  So, I decided to go with a couple of Easter decorations.  This basket was a lot of work and my fingertips are really sore, but I am happy with the way it came out.  

Here is the tutorial that I used from Pinterest and it was originally designed by: Vanessa at V and Co

Here are a few photos of the process:

Now on to some easter egg garland!

Feelin' Crafty

I have been working on a few little projects from Pinterest.  I found some great ideas especially for Valentine's day!  

Chocolate covered strawberries for the Super Bowl.  Dairy free version for me!

 Braden and I made some Valentine's

The homemade Butterfinger recipe is delicious!!

Unfortunately, not all of my projects were a success.  I tried making an infinity type wrap dress, but the measurements just didn't work out.  So, onto another project...

Finally, I have also been working on a little photo project designed by Clare Norton Photography.  She has created different themes for each day during the month of February.  Check out some of the photos on Facebook.

Seven Month Birthday

A little summary of the month:

* sitting up all by himself

* trying and enjoying all kinds of different foods: sweet potato, squash, apples, pears, mangos, green beans, carrots, papaya, peas (yuck), and watermelon

* his second tooth came in on the bottom

* eating two solid food meals a day: afternoon & evening

* learned to clap

* loves playing in the exersaucer
* blowing raspberries
* babbling - baa baa baa sounds

* enjoys splashing around and playing with toys during bath time

* enjoys sitting up and riding in the cart when grocery shopping

* went out in the snow for the first time

* went snowshoeing with daddy 

*  15 lbs 15 oz, 28.5 inches