Our little fish face

Our sweet little boy is sick again and this time it means business! We took you to the doctor today because your cough just sounded terrible. It's official you have RSV. The doctor sent us home with a breathing machine and antibiotics for an ear infection. You screamed bloody murder during your first treatment at the doctors office, but I can't blame you. The machine was terribly loud and we had to cover your face with a mask. You sounded so much better though and we were so relieved to hear you breathing better. Doctors orders are to repeat every four hours! And it turns out you knew right when you needed it and woke up for your medicine. It took a few more times before you kinda got used to the little fish mask but you were never a huge fan. Daddy would dance and sing for you to help you pass the 10+ minutes it would take while Mommy held you tight. You were such a little trooper through the whole thing. We hope you are back to our babbling baby soon! Feel better!

Sweet Smiles

Luke you are so little but you have the biggest and best sense of humor. You are definitely our son! You giggle at the dogs...each one you see! You laugh at your banana man dancing at you. You love burp cloths at hats. And you love it when Daddy sings to you in his many funny voices (which he does a lot just to see you smile). Having a sense of humor is such a wonderful thing and I'm sure you'll have just a touch of Mommy's sarcasm too! Perfect!

Yeah for solids!

Not to worry we get most of it in your mouth!
Just another day of loving butternut squash!
Did someone say carrots! These are high up on your favorite list!

We started you on solid foods just after your four month check up. We had actually started the rice cereal on a regular basis two weeks prior knowing the doctor was going to clear you for solid foods. So we cheated a little! Here is a list of things you've tried and what you thought of them.

Green beans~ eww

Peas~ they are ok

Green zucchini~ yummy

Yellow zucchini~ pretty tasty

Carrots~ The best!

Butternut squash~ or wait is this the best?

Sweet potato~ yummy

Broccoli~ humm this is ok

Avocado~ eww

Pears~ love them

Apples~ love them

Banana~ love them

Plums~ a little tart but still good

Peaches~ can't get them in fast enough

Breakfast in a big boy highchair!

This morning was your first breakfast in your highchair and you did great. You were a little bit distracted by all the new things to look at but you sat up so well and ate like a champ. I can't believe you are already in a highchair! It seems like just yesterday you were sleeping next to my bed in a bassinet. You are growing up so fast and developing such a great sense of humor. You lean over from your chair and giggle at the dogs and then come right back with a big open mouth ready for squash.

Time to say goodbye

It seems like just yesterday everybody was getting into town and now everyone is leaving. We had such fun with everyone. It's strange to think the next time we see Adie she will be running around. Probably with you chasing her! There may even be more little ones in the picture by then! Luke I am still in shock at how much you've grown in such a little amount of time. Every day you do something new. We are trying new foods and your little mouth and tongue just seem to love exploring them. Once we make it through all these vegetables we move on to fruit. I'm sure you will gobble them down just as fast if not faster!

Teething and fire watching

Today was such a busy day. From the moment we woke up we were on the go. We started out at Nana and Papa E's house where we played and had fun with everyone that came into town. Then we headed over to the Jackson's for dinner. Today was your Aunt Ambrey's birthday so we celebrated with cake and ice cream. I can't wait for your first birthday to watch you try cake for the first time. I can only imagine the fun you will have making a mess with the frosting! Most of your evening was spent chewing on whomever fingers were holding you. You liked nothing more than chomping on a finger and watching the flames of the fire flicker. You were such a great boy today! I love watching you grow and experience new things. You always bring a smile to my face and a warmth to my heart.

Dr. Suess

It's hard to believe you have a six year old uncle but you do! Your Uncle Patrick couldn't be cuter with you Luke. He is always so interested in what you are doing whether it be playing on the floor, eating or even sleeping. Tonight wasn't any different! Patrick wanted to hold you in his lap and read you a story. Mommy wasn't too sure if that was possible seeing as you take up his whole lap! Grammie Kelly decided that is was a better idea if she held you and Patrick read the story. This made everyone happy. Grammie got to snuggle you, Patrick got to read to you and Mommy and Daddy got to watch the whole thing and smile at how cute it was!