Another Bust

We recently tried oatmeal out for taste....

 Don't let his apparent excitement fool you...

He was not a fan!

 "Granddad, do you see what she's trying to feed me?"

 "Save me, grandma!"

"C'mon man, err, mom, give me some peas please!"

 Happy nonetheless

Happy Seven Months!

Dear Reid,


You continue to amaze your father and me every single day.  For only being on this earth for seven months, your beautiful spirit is already so developed.  I've always believed that although environment definitely plays a role in the person each of us will become, everyone is born with an inherent genetic makeup that defines our character and personality from birth. If this is in fact true, then you're starting your life on the right {correct} foot.  It's obvious to everyone who knows you that you are definitely an extrovert, and although I'm not sure where you'll fall on the rest of the Myers-Briggs scale, I know one thing is for sure - your presence brings joy and happiness to so many (and I'm not just saying that because I'm your mother).  Simply read through all your blog comments from our loving family and friends, and you'll know right away that what I'm saying is true. You light up our lives, Reid Louis, and your dad and I will do all that we can to light up yours.  


Stay in the Light.


Love,
mommy


The Reid Report:

• After your six month birthday, we began transitioning you from breast milk to formula, and you're taking the formula like a champ...a chunky champ!
• Daddy taught you a new trick this month...High Five!  You are such a fast learner!
• We've continued our exploration of all things pureed, and as of now there are two foods you're not too fond of - carrots & turkey.  Mommy tasted {of course} the pureed turkey, and I have to admit, it was a little weird.
• You're getting better at grasping small items such as yummy puffs.  You have the hand to mouth routine figured out too.
• You are more vocal than I imagined possible for a baby at 7 months.  You're so very talkative and expressive, and your precious personality warms my heart.  
• You took your second trip to Corpus, but this time it was a road trip.  Your first!  Daddy and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.  Luckily, we had your Great Uncle Joe's help with you in the back seat. The four of you {yes, I said FOUR - you, your great uncle and your two pups} did wonderfully well cuddled up in the back seat for seven hours each way!  You're such a road warrior already.  
• Of course, you experienced your first Christmas and your first New Year's Eve.  What fun you had even at 6.5 months.  I can only imagine what next year will be like.
• You love to roll all over the place!  Floor time is one of your favorite pastimes nowadays.
• You experienced your first illness this month that mommy shared on this blog post.
• As far as sleeping is concerned, there's no real consistency these days.  Your best case scenario - you sleep through the night with absolutely no intervention.  You did this for five nights in a row a week ago.  Your worst case scenario - you require anywhere from one to four paci/soothing sessions throughout the night.  And on one night (last night...yawn!), you were not having the sleep thing whatsoever!  Thankfully, your grandparents were still in town from your baptism, so mommy and daddy had lots of help. Otherwise, it would have been an even longer night than it already was. We're hoping last night's experience was just a fluke that was a result of a couple of other factors.  More on that later....

Happy Seven Months, sweet boy!

Aunt Jamye and Grandma DeeDee helped with Reid's seven month photos, and as they are my witnesses, we did NOT put him in these different positions.  He proceeded to roll around the chair all by himself.  I think my days of containing this little guy are just about over!

Classic relaxed Reid:  hands behind his head

Reid's seven month birthday was an extra special day for our family.  It was Hudson's birthday too!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Hudson!

We love you!

Reid's 1st Haircut

"PLEASE MOM, don't let her cut my hair!"

{notice the hair over both of his ears???}

Dad, Danice & Anthony arrived in town late Thursday night in preparation for Reid's big day this Sunday.  What they didn't know is that Jamye was flying in from San Diego on Friday afternoon.  They thought she wasn't going to be able to make it. Jeff picked her up from Love Field when he got off work, and the two of them headed to the salon to meet the rest of us for the big surprise and for Reid's first haircut. This is the moment right after Jeff & Jamye walked into the salon. Two parents in shock...to say the least.  :)

~head of hair~

Hmmm, I wonder who Reid got his hair from???  Other than the color, they're a perfect match!

My handsome men

Someone does not approve

"What is this lady doing to me?"

"Oh...so there are puffs involved?"

"Okay, maybe it's not so bad after all."

After Reid's 1st haircut we headed around the corner to Mariano's for dinner to celebrate Anthony's 17th birthday (a day late).

Happy Birthday, little {BIG} brother!  ;)

Here's my little trooper.  This shot was taken just 20 minutes prior to his bed time, and he's still smiling away.  Such a champ!

Found: Pincer Grasp

Reid's been perfecting his puffs-eating abilities lately, and Hudson's been perfecting his puffs-catching abilities.

Boo!

This is not a very late Halloween post; but if you like watching two people do and say the same thing over and over again, then this video is for you. Apologies for the poor quality.

A Growing Love

You probably expect this to be a mushy write up about how much love and affection Jeff and I have for this little boy named Reid.  Although I could write a novel about that, lucky for you, I won't {at least not today}.

It's actually Reid who has a growing love...for tummy time!  All those months of forcing our sweet baby boy to do tummy time {thanks Aunt Jamye!} have definitely paid off. Unless he's hungry, dirty or sleepy, he's a tummy time warrior now.  He's gotten really good at scooting around, but there's still no sign of crawling yet.  I have a feeling we're on the verge though.  More on that later.
Dad's version of tummy time

Reid's 1st Sippy Cup

Sippy cup in action

Happy New Year!

Reid attended his first New Year's Day party at our friends' house, Andy & Jennifer.


Reid is ready and waiting to make his first 2012 appearance

 One guess what R's looking at

 First family picture of 2012

 A friendly couple was kind enough to make silly faces to get R's attention.  He thought they were very funny (and apparently so did mom)!

 Reid made a new friend in 2012 already.  Colin is five months old, and he and his parents are members at First Church.  Isn't he adorable!

Happy New Year!  May each of you have a joyous & prosperous 2012!