Seven Months

This past month

1) Teething – Micah has his first two teeth coming up – we can see one and the other one is just below the gum surface. This past week has been difficult, as we think he is in a lot of pain with teething. He is whiney and just wants to be held. I never thought I would be a drug pusher – but Children's Tylenol has become our best friend on a few occasions.

2) Nodding – Yes our little baby nods. I was at first worried about why Micah was all a sudden becoming a bobble head – I confessed my concern to Ryan thinking of the worst and he pointed out that Micah was copying us with nodding – He was right! It is so cute.

3) Hungry, Hungry Hippo – We have now had a month of solid foods and I am happy to report that Micah loves eating. He eats way more then is suggested for his age and it is showing (He is starting to look like fat Buddha again). His favs are carrots and apples; but so far he is not too picky. I am having fun making his food and he is being spoiled with fresh, organic food whenever possible. This is what he is eating: chicken, lentils, egg yolks, apples, pears, blueberries, bananas, mango, carrots, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, green beans, broccoli, peas, avocado, butternut squash, brown rice cereal, oatmeal cereal, and barely cereal.

4) Favorite Game – Micah loves playing peek-a-boo and it always produces giggles.

5) Kisses – Beware of slobbery, open month with tongue cheek kisses :-)

6) Waving – He has just started copying when we wave – the behaviour is still inconsistent, but has happened a few times.

7) Favorite Songs – Old MacDonald, The Wheels on the Bus, and Eency, Weency Spider

8) Weight: 15 lbs 4 oz; Height: 25 ¾ inches

Micah's first swim!

Today I took Micah for his first swim in the pool. We went with his girlfriend, Anna Christy and her mom, Nadine. We had so much fun. He even had a accidental dunk (oops); however, he didn't seemed to mind. I am so glad that our first experience in the pool was a positive one and I look forward to our 'swimming lessons' in January.

Weekend in Drumheller

Last weekend we went to Drumheller to visit Ryan's parents. It was nice that Jason and Jocelyn were there with their kids. Micah had so much fun just watching his cousins.

At the park with cousin Ethan.

Micah playing with cousin Megan. She was so gentle and patient with Micah.

Trying to distract Micah.

Micah with Grandma O.

Trip to BC

Last week my mom took Micah and I to BC to visit my sister. It was a spur of the moment trip, she had found a seat sale and my sister was on reading break, so it was perfect for a little get away. It had been 7 years since I had been back to the lower mainland (not counting the numerous layovers in Vancouver) and I found myself becoming a little nostalgic (I can't believe that I am old enough to be nostalgic!!!!). I visited TWU campus and took a walk down memory lane. I had such a great undergrad experience and it was fun to explore the campus with my sister. She showed me all the new additions to the campus and the buildings where we both had classes. We also went to Fort Langley and stopped at one of my old favorite studying spots – Wendals!!!

Micah and I by the new TWU sign.

My brick on TWU campus.

While I was at TWU I became good friends with my great aunt (my grandma's sister) - Aunt Eva. She would have me over for dinner and we would go to plays and other events together. She was such an inspiration to me at that time of how I wanted to be when I grew old. She had such a zest for life and was always willing to try new things or see new things. She is now 92 and she admittedly has slowed down quite a bit since I first met her, but she is still one of the most positive people that I know. I was so glad that I was able to see her and introduce her to Micah.

Another highlight of the trip was going into Vancouver and meeting up with my good friend Daina at Granville Island. Although our visit was too short, it was great to see her again and made me look forward to our Olympic weekend together in February.

Micah and I goofing off.

Micah having quality time with Auntie Janette.

It was my first time flying commercial with Micah and I am happy to report that he did really well (it was a little trial run for our upcoming longer trips). I was amazed at how nice people are to you when you are flying with a baby; I had numerous people ask if I needed help carrying stuff (and I didn't even have that much to carry). All and all it was a great trip - Thanks Mom.

Our Little Stinker

Micah and his little giraffe and skunk friends.

Ms. Giraffe and Mr. Skunk

Trying to get away.

The cutest little skunk around.