Can Someone Let Me Out?

Drew makes such funny faces when he presses himself against the Pack-n-Play:

Happy Birthday Auntie Laura!!

Today is Auntie Laura's Birthday and we went over yesterday to celebrate. We love you Laura and hope you have a wonderful Birthday!!!Visiting with Auntie Laura and Uncle JR. Drew wearing his jersey again for the game.

Auntie Laura visiting Drew on his birthday

Little Bruschi

Andy bought Drew an "official" Patriots Jersey (lucky boy). Drew is very upset that the game starts after his bedtime tonight, but he showed his support this afternoon wearing the new shirt.

Seven Months Old!

Drew is seven months old today. I can't believe how fast the last month has gone (which is surprising because we are renovating the kitchen and living out of the basement). Since it was so beautiful outside today, we went to do our 7 month photo shoot on the front lawn. Drew just woke up from his nap so I couldn't get a smile out of him. He still has sheet marks on his face.

He also wore his new shoes for the first time today. I took him to get them yesterday; since he has been refusing to wear socks or shoes I haven't really bought much. Well, now that it is getting to be close to fall I realized we will be in trouble if he won't put anything on his feet. His friend Stella had some adorable shoes from Pediped, so we got some of those. I actually ordered some online in size 6-12mo., but I guess Drew has little feet because they are way too big so we went to the store and tried them on first. The first ones he tried on were mis-labeled and were WAY too big and I started panicking thinking that my kid had abnormally small feet, but the girl in the store looked at the shoe size and said that they were wrong. So we found the smaller size and they fit. How stinkin' cute are they. They even smell like new sneakers.

Just Playing Around

Just wanted to post some pics of Drew playing:
It seems like everytime Drew is on the floor playing I am pulling out the camera...this usually distracts him and within no time he crawls over to me and starts tugging on the camera strap.

Sunday Football

Daddy and Drew watching the game..

It is the sign of the start of my favorite season: Sunday Football! Today the Patriots crushed the Jets 38-14 (Go Pats!) Drew and Daddy watched the game together. However, prior to that we all went to see the new Natick Mall..oh, excuse me the "Natick Collection" (does anyone else think that name is stupid?) But I must say I was very impressed. I almost cried when I went into the restroom - It was HUGE and Beautiful and had 2 nursing/changing rooms! I used to huff it all of the way to a dark bathroom in the corner of Lord and Taylor that had 1 chair to feed Drew during our mall trips. They had some great stores, however most of them are just fun to look in and are very high end, but I am very excied about the Nordstrom. So we left the mall with a bag for dad and a bag for Drew but nothing for me?? I guess Drew and I will have to go back and correct that oversight.

A Case of the Sillys

Drew was so funny today! Maybe he was in a good mood because he slept late (7:40, thank you Drew!). He woke up in a great mood and we played for a while until he got tired again - probably because he is moving around so much more. He can crawl across the room (very quickly when there is something he is not supposed to have), and he can get himself into situp position on his own now! He was smiling and blowing raspberries all day today. He laughed at just about anything...I loved it!

I tried to put him down for a nap this afternoon, but he had other things in mind. He played around in this crib for a while, but then he started to get louder and more excited. I went in to see what he was up to and found him hanging off of the rails to his crib! As soon as he saw me he started to giggle...so cute! I tried a little longer to get him to sleep but he wasn't having it now that he had this new trick to do! I grabbed the camera and got some shots of him before I got him up. He was acting really silly!

Being sooo silly!

I have a feeling that this good mood may not last...his top tooth is about to pop through! The bottom teeth were not picnic, but this one looks like it hurts!

Vineyarders

This week was our summer vacation/3rd anniversary celebration. Andy, Drew and I went to Martha's Vineyard for 3 days and had a blast! We stayed at the beautiful Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown. We took the ferry over on Wednesday afternoon and had a very nice albeit quick dinner at the hotel restaurant. Since Drew had a late nap, we then explored downtown Edgartown and enjoyed an ice cream (Drew was jealous). Drew had a late 8:30 bedtime and slept completely through the night! Luckily, we had a porch to sit out on so Andy and I could hang out there and not wake him.

Thursday morning we went downtown for breakfast and then after a nap we packed up and went to the beach. Luckily, the hotel pool had umbrellas, towels and chairs we could sign out. I am not sure why we lugged the chairs over because I don't think we sat in them once. I don't remember having so much sand in my bathing suit since I was a kid! Drew loved the beach. He enjoyed his new beach toys that I got for him (1/2 off at CVS, I think they cost me $.49 and created hours of enjoyment). He played down by the water and of course tried to eat the sand. We thought that his day at the beach was going to be over when the wake put off by the ferry made its way to the shore and came up to his waist. He quickly shook it off and continued playing. After lunch on the hotel porch and another nap Drew was ready for the pool! He had more fun watching the other kids playing than swimming. After such an activity filled day he was ready for bed early so dinner was in the room that night. We didn't mind one bit because the hotel food was unbelievable!

Drew woke early the next day so we got coffee and a blanket and headed back to the beach. It was so peacful at 6:30 AM!

Andy and I realized how stressful a vacation can be while toting around a baby but it also made it so enjoyable. We experience things in a whole new way because we know it is the first time for our baby and that makes it much more special. We have already decided that next summer we will have to stay longer and make our way to Oak Bluffs and go on the carousel and see the sights on the other side of the island.

Our hotel at sunset. It looked right over Edgartown Harbor and the lighthouse.Look at that toothy grin!

Drew and a pina colada at the pool! (He just got out of his wet swim trunks)

The view from our room

The indirect view from our room...unfortunately we had to peek around the porch divider to get this view..but it sure was beautiful!

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