Friday, February 26, 2010

Cody is 9 Months!

I can't believe Cody is now as old as the length of time I was pregnant with him. Crazy how fast time flies. We are amazed at how much he has grown and changed in such a short time. The cutest thing about his appearance right now is his 2 bottom front teeth that are big and show everytime he smiles and talks. His hair is starting to get longer and he likes to rub his hands on it and pull at it. He weighs 18 pounds and is in the 10-25% for weight. He is 27.8 inches long and in the 50% for height. His head is 18.3 inches and in the 90%. He gets his big head from his daddy. :) He wears 9 -12 month clothes and size 3 diapers. Note: we have still not bought diapers! By guessing what we have left I think we can make it to 1 year! He sleeps 11 to 12 hours at night. He goes to bed between 7 and 7:30 and gets up between 6 and 7 (it was 5:30 so we are excited for the extension). Cody takes 2 naps during the day. 2 to 3 hours in the morning and 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the afternoon.

Cody is a great eater. It's been so fun watching him feed himself. He can/will eat any "table food" that we give him. He's not too picky so far. We haven't given him meat or chicken yet though so we'll see. He likes bananas, grapes, cheese, carrots, sweet potatos, squash, pears, bread, apple sauce, mac and cheese, noodles, avacado, yogurt, oatmeal, cornbread, rice and refried beans. I love experimenting and giving him different things that we eat. He still gets jarred food with lunch and dinner but we've learned that there must be something on his tray for him to pick up and feed himself. I look forward to the day when he will be able to completely eat what we eat. He likes to snack on cherrios, kix, yogurt melts and gerber stars. If he has a variety of snacks to choose from he will always pick the yogurt melts....they are the sweetest. We also always give Cody his own spoon to hold while we hold the one we are using to feed him. It makes it easier to keep him from trying to get the one we are using. We went to get ice cream with Bubbie and he got to taste ice cream and whip cream....and of course loved it! Cody will sometimes bring his hands together like a clap so we are working on actual clapping. He still brings his fist to his chest and beats it one time. We haven't figured out if this means something. He usually does it when he's acknowleding someone. He doesn't quite crawl although he's getting very close. He can get to all 4's and rock but then ends up going backwards. From the crawling position he will extend his legs and arms straight like he's doing push-ups with his butt in the air and his head on the ground. It's hilarious. Jason says if we put a wheel on his head he'd be able to go where he wants to. He will eventually give up and roll to where he wants to go. He will lay on his back and play with his feet. Also from the sitting position he can completely spin around to face whatever direction he chooses. Because of his interest in crawling...it sure makes changing diapers difficult. He does not want to stay still and is usually frustrated by the end of the diaper change. Its the same problem getting him dressed too...although he has learned how to help get his arms in the sleeve of his shirt. He makes the funniest breathing sound when he's excited, cold, happy, playful, etc. It's a sucking in sound and it always makes us laugh. At first it was when the cold wind would blow in his face but now he does it when he's playing or really excited.Cody loves his voice!! He likes to hear it echo in the house or stores. He's constantly babbling and its never quiet. We turn heads in public! His newest thing is to play on our piano and "sing" then turns his head and smiles so big...proud of himself. Sometimes he grunts....usually when he's tired but still wants to make noise. If I leave the room he calls for me. It's not a word or a particular sounds but just a little yell....not in a frustrated or mad way but in a way of calling out for me. He still says "da-da" but has started saying something that sounds like "hi or hey". He's definately in the "stranger-danger" stage. Actually anyone...doesn't have to be a stranger. He prefers his momma and dada (and will happily go with his Bubbie and is pretty comfortable with the babysitter, Sarah). However, when I leave there is crying but I'm told it never lasts more than a minute. Cody will watch videos. He likes the Baby Einstein videos and will watch one or two a day. One in the morning so I can get ready and one in the afternoon. We have a couple cartoons saved on the DVR that he'll watch as well. Cody likes to look at the pictures on our fridge and he laughs at them. He likes to touch them and smile. He does this with videos online and in the mirror as well. He's really into other kids/babies. Our sweet little boy certainly does have a little temper....although I hate to admit it. He knows what he wants and when he wants it. So he is learning not to "yell" to get his way. But he is a pretty happy, smiley sweet boy most of the time! Cody is very ticklish and can laugh and laugh. He still loves to play hide and seek and peek-a-boo. He still kicks his feet like he's running a marathon if we hold him in mid-air, or if he's laying on his back. And he especially likes to do this in the bathtub. We always say "go, go, go" and he does it. He sleeps with 3 or 4 paci's in his bed. I know this is a bit much but there are always a couple that fall out of his crib. He also wakes up in the night or during naps and puts a paci back in his mouth to go back to sleep. We typically only use paci's at night, naptime or if we are out in public when he's tired. If we put his paci in upside down he will take it out and flip it the correct way. Cody loves to read books. He will sit in our laps and smile and look up at us as if he's understanding what we are reading. He looks intently at the pictures. It's a sweet time that he will be still and in our lap. He can use a sippy cup. Sometimes he will tip his head enough to get something out but still requires our help most of the time. He takes about 16 to 20 ounces of formula a day. 1 bottle first thing in the morning and 1 before bed. Then he gets a little bit more as a snack during the day. But for quenching his thirst he gets water or watered down apple juice in the sippy cup. He is either weaning himself from the bottle or not as interested in formula these days. But we are sticking it out until he's 1 and can have milk. It's much easier to go to restaurants with Cody now days. He will sit in a high chair and eat/talk/play/watch people while we eat/talk/socialize. Cody still enjoys jumping in the jump-a-roo that hangs in the doorway. He can go in circles or the longest time and just giggle. We love our little boy so much! We love watching him grow and learn new things. We love to show him things and see him get excited as he discovers something new. We are looking forward to springtime and getting to take him to the park and play in the grass. Everyday brings something new and exciting and we get to be right there with him as he experiences the joys that life brings!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Daddy's Morning Coffee....Curious Baby

Aren't those jammies so cute! Again, this fall/winter moose seemed to be the trend for Cody's clothes!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Cute but Messy!

We let Cody have fun at dinner one night and it resulted in this.... And then he went straight to the sink and had more fun...

Friday, February 19, 2010

Five Amazing Years!

Happy Anniversary to my hubby and best friend! Life is one amazing adventure after another being married to you and I wouldn't want it any other way! I love you!A dozen red roses and a surprise necklace and earings!

What we have done to celebrate each year:

2005: Honeymoon in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

2006: Bed and Breakfast at the 7F Lodge in Welborne, Texas

2007: Westin Hotel at the Galleria in Dallas, Texas

2008: Denver, Colorado

2009: Big Island, Hawaii

2010: Denver, Colorado

Looking forward to a lifetime of trips and memories together!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Cody's Learning to Crawl!

Cody knows how to get in the "crawling position" and rock back and forth really well. However, he hasn't figured out how to move his arms to make himself go forward. So, when he gets tired of hanging out on all 4's and not going anywhere he goes flat on his belly and scoots backwards....or rolls and rolls and rolls wherever he wants to go. It's funny to see him go from sitting to "all 4's" like he is ready to take off but then doens't know what to do from there. We practice everyday! He's almost there....and we can see in his eyes how much he wants to crawl and how excited he gets when gets to this position.

Monday, February 15, 2010

SNOW!

We definately enjoyed the record snowfall (12 inches) in Texas this past weekend! We bundled Cody up and took him outside to "play" and see what it was all about. I am always amazed at how much he observes and takes in everything around him. I love our little adventures with Cody! What a great, relaxing weekend enjoying the cold weather, snow and hanging out as a family!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Our Trip to Denver, Colorado!

Jason and I recently traveled to Denver for a fun weekend away! Cody stayed with my mom and they had a great time. Bubbie took him to the pet store and now we can't wait to take him back after hearing from her how much he enjoyed looking at everything there. I know he was in great hands while we were gone! We had a nice weekend away together and celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary a little early(Feb. 19th).

Last summer I mentioned that our good friends, Mark and Priscilla Young, were moving to Denver because Mark accepted the job as the 7th President of Denver Seminary. You can read about it here. Well, we got invited to the Inauguration events and 60th anniversary of the Seminary. We were so honored to be invited and blessed to be able to attend such a special and meaningful event!

The Gala was Friday night and we enjoyed riding to the event with our friends, the Pembertons. David and Brandi live in Austin and we don't get to see them very much so it was a great time to get to catch up wtih them. We were served a wonderful sit down dinner, followed by great speakers who all were a part of the seminary in one way or another.

Dr. Mark and Priscilla Young

Isn't this such a great picture! We love this couple very much and are so proud to call them friends!

Their children: Ben, Christian, Bonnie and her husband, JakeAll dressed up!Priscilla, Carley, Brandi and Bon-BonOur friends Katie and Tom The next morning was the actual ceremony! Saturday afternoon we went to lunch with the Cleggs and Hayes. We took them to Noodles and Company and then walked over to Sees Candies. We managed to eat at Noodles two times in the 3 days we were there....its that good! Jason and I then visited the Columbine Memorial and went to see the Youngs new house.

Saturday evening, the Youngs invited their close friends and family for dinner and casual hang-out. We has a great time visiting and getting to spend time with them once all the formal events were over. :) They had a great group from Stonebriar come and support them and we all had a great time getting to hang out together in Colorado!

Here are the Cleggs, Stevensons, Youngs and Hayes hanging out in Marks new office.Us with the President and First Lady! Katie and MeBonnie and CarleyOur last day there we visited with Jason's Uncle Dale and Aunt Jana. We took a little hike with them and this is the view from the top of a hill in Highlands Ranch. I can't believe we have been married for 5 years! We had a great weekend together...although we missed Cody like crazy it was fun to get away as husband and wife!