adventures in not so eating

basically, i've (i'd say we but mark will tell you himself this is my department) decided to go with the baby led weaning approach. if he isn't going to eat atleast i haven't spent a ton of time making pureed food and i can always eat his food to give them to the kids. basically, you just give him large pieces of what you are eating and let him go to town. 

i also bought some of those fresh food feeders. basically, in that mesh baggie is a food. typically we try avocado and bananas since they are the easiest. 

he hasn't really loved anything. but, he also hasn't hated anything. he's sucked on things for a bit. but, he is pretty stinkin' cute!

he loves to chews on the handle.

and back to the fingers. 

b is so confused as to why i have my camera out during dinner time. but he's rocking an awesome milk mustashe! :)

usually by the time we are done with dinner daddy is home! in which i promptly pass over the baby as soon as he's washed his hands since i've been holding him for what feels like 36 hours straight.


this is basically his new look when i bring my camera out. awesome! ;)

happenings

avery is really into painting lately! my little artist.

blake is actually painting too! he doesn't spend hours doing it like avery but i'm proud of him and happy to see him enjoying it! he's going through a blue period. ;)

just some bath time sillies!

we went to a birthday party last weekend and it was during nap time. so before we woke up the big kids we snapped some pics with will! :)

pure happiness!

you know i wanted my turn with my little chubbster!

avery is into dressing up in her princess clothes. perhaps it's time to buy some super hero stuff for b? but, i secretly love it! :)

just doing her coloring on a rainy day. 

man these two are just TOO sweet! 

i was there too!

sweet baby boy getting bounced by daddy!

happy friday!

hoping everyone has a great weekend! :) 

seven months.

to my will-

this month was filled with colds and breathing treatments. time changes and night wakings again. but in the midst of everything you smiled through it all! you can sit up really well now. i finally decided after you were well to try food and to my surprise you aren't a fan. you are pretty ticklish on your tummy and thighs. you love being in the ergo carrier. you weren't too impressed with the swing at the park and feel the same when we go down the slide. i think we will see teeth in this coming month but i'd be happy if they didn't appear for another month or so! :) your hair is really growing. you've started to slow down in the weight department but still just as squishy as ever! you are definitely a people person and developing separation anxiety. you won't let just anyone hold you and you let them know right away that you are not happy about it! you love music and being sung to. depending on the song it can really crack you up! if it wasn't for you i'm not sure avery and blake would be as close as they are now. you are a perfect mix of both of us and i can't wait to watch your personality develop. i have no doubt you will keep us on our toes and leave us excited for what's next. william, i love you more than anything! you are a blessing to this family. we didn't know we were missing anything until you were born. you are perfect in all your rolls, smiles, and coos. love you forever.

-mommy

and a happy st. patricks day today! 

the beach!

we headed out to the beach a couple of weekends ago when it was 80 degrees in february!

will's sentiments for the beach we not what i was hoping. but, my picky eater wouldn't eat before we left or when we stopped. so finally 6.5 hours since the last time he ate he gave in and ate. he spent the majority of his time in the carrier! :) i had packed him a cute little swimsuit and glasses thinking i'd get some cute pictures of him showing off his new skill of sitting up. you can guess how that one went. so right before left while mark was packing up i snagged our friends bumbo and took some pictures of his to document his first beach trip! we'll definitely have to go back soon! 

and will's cute friend clara!

in true blake fashion he spent a lot of his time playing in the car. then threw a fit when it was time to go because he had to sit in his car seat! but he did enjoy kicking the ball with daddy!

and then there's avery! who was running in the water and splashing and loving it!

i'd say, all in all it was a success!