Robin & George

Robin and George came over last night for a visit. It was pretty close to Drew's bedtime so we couldn't get him to smile for the camera, but he was happy to see them. So happy in fact that he didn't want to go to sleep!

Earlier in the day for his dinner we let him get a little messy. This is best done shirtless!

Halfway There

Drew is 6 months old today! It is such and exciting milestone. I can't believe he is already half a year old, but on the other hand I can't remember life without him. Well, for about 14 months now all that has been on the brain is baby so I can see why we don't remember those care free days. I don't miss those days for a second.

Today we met up with Drew's friends Lorin and Stella for lunch with their mommies Claudean and Caryn. Drew was a lucky boy to hang out with two beautiful little girls! We met them when they were all only a few weeks old, so it is fun to see how much they have all grown together. When we used to go out to lunch the babies would sit in their seats and not really do much, but today they were climing all over, grabbing at things and even chewing on the rolls!

Tomorrow we go for his 6 month check up and get to weigh him in. I am sure he has packed on a few pounds and grew a few inches.

We are so proud of our beautiful baby boy and are so excited to watch him grow the next 6 months..and the next 17.5 years! We love you Drew!

Lorin, Drew and Stella

A "Great" Day

Today my mother (Grammie), Drew and I went to visit with Great Grandma & Grandpa and Great Uncle Joe. It was a great visit. Drew worked very hard trying to show off his new crawling skill, but just couldn't quite make it. We had a very nice lunch and were happy to be able to spend some time with them! Four GenerationsDrew & Great Uncle JoeDrew laughing with Great Grandma

Lucy's Surgery

Lucy tore her achilles tendon back in January (when I was about 9mos pregnant) and had to have surgery to repair it. The rehab is no fun because we have to take her out on the leash and keep her calm so she doesn't jump or run. Since then she has been doing much better. She lost almost 20 pounds and seemed to be all better. Not so. I was playing ball with her last week and she re-injured her leg. She had the surgery again yesterday and came home today. Poor Doggie. Drew was very interested in her cast. I can't blame him, it is bright pink and it clacks on the floor when she walks. So I thought I would dedicate a post to my doggie baby and post only a picture of her. (Don't worry, plenty more of Drew to come!)

One for the Baby Book!

Oh my God! I knew Drew looked like he was about to crawl, but I didn't think he'd actually do it this fast. On Monday, he started moving from his plank position to getting up on his knees. Then he started rocking his little bum back and forth. Next he started to slide the legs forward. The only thing he was missing was moving the arms forward. This afternoon, he did it all together and crawled! I couldn't believe my eyes. I yelled and cheered and picked him up and I think I frightened him...poor guy...I thought I'd scared him out of ever doing it again. But he did it a little more for the cameras. I will post some photos and videos once Andy gets a chance to see it for himself (and I download them). I AM SO PROUD OF MY BABY!

Something New Daily

Today Drew and I met Daddy for lunch and when we came home Drew decided to do some new tricks. He was getting up on his hands and toes (doing pushups I guess). He is really scooting around now, only he is going backwards and in circles but he is really trying to move forward.

Drew also worked on his sippy cup skills and he seems to be getting the hang of it. I think the cool water feels good on his poor gums.

Balancing on hands and toes...pretty impressive! (He must be learning from all of the push ups I am doing..ha)

How Many Cousins Do I Have?!?

Andy, Drew and I went back to the Cape this weekend to visit with his brother Scott, sister in law Glenda and niece Hannah who were visiting from California. This was the first time they met Drew. The rest of his brothers and sisters and all of the nieces and nephews visitied too. All ELEVEN cousins were there and Drew had a blast spending time with them. Did Grannie and Poppy have their hands full or what? Drew didn't go fishing with the boys and he looks a little unhappy about it! Daddy was happy he was able to go out...even if all they caught was fog! Maybe next year sweetie...

Kitchen tools kept Drew occupied for a while

Hannah and Drew. He is playing with his tool bench. It is amazing how he knows how to push the buttons and pull the levers. Genius!

Daddy and Drew showering off after a swim in the pool