Roll Over, Sit, Good Boy!

So excited Pax finally rolled over onto his tummy in his crib, yesterday, 7 months old.  Though was a bit freaked that the helmet might have prevented him from lifting his sweet little head to breathe.  Not to worry, he's strong like bull and was fine.
Another milestone achieved.....now, we're on our way to crawling!   Still no sign of teeth, but I'm sure they are going to pop out in mass w/ the amount of drool thats been drippin' round these here parts and the digit feeding frenzy.  If mamas fingers are not the ones being drafted into  Pax' mouth, his  toes seem to do the trick.

PS thanks to Staci for making our boy, a 'boob' man  :)

A Merry 1st Christmas for Pax

Second airplane trip to Texas for Pax and it went very smoothly.  Many strangers on the flight complimented our little man for his calm demeanor and general good manners.....'momma raised him right'  :)
 Went to visit Nanny and Pops in San Antonio and was spoiled w/ fun toys, boat loads of clothes and a coupla really cool piggy banks....not to mention a college fund underway....TOGA, TOGA, TOGA!  :)

Though Pax was not able to  enjoy the multitude of sweets(homemade fudge, nanny's chocolate brownies, cherry shortbread cookies, oatmeal cranberry triple chocolate chip cookies, rum cake, etc) bestowed upon us, he was enjoying his very own sweet apples...a first on his menu thus far.

Looking impossibly RAD in my new, blue, snakeskin print helmet....my head is gonna be so round it will be sick!

Thank you Weezie for helping me make sure all my toes were there!

A fun Christmas Eve dinner complete w/ King Ranch casserole, tamales, guacamole and the most amazing Chocoflan cake, mom said I sure missed out....maybe next year, when I have a tooth or two .

Pax and his favorite furry buddies...ie Santas helpers

the magical Santa, given to Pax by Weezie and Debbie...quite possibly the best gift EVER!

Twas the night before Christmas plays while being lit up and rotating...all in the belly of Santa

thanks ladies for mesmerizing my little man  :)

6 Month Glamor Shot

5 Month Glamor Shot

You can have too much of a good thing!

Yes, too many bananas caused a bit of a backup, the poor man was enjoying them, until he realized all the fiber was creeping up on him.  Will need to check w/ my oh so knowledgable pediatrician(major sarcasm) on stool softener use for infants  :(
Also working through a cold he got last week at the gym daycare...good times.
On the menu this week, Carrots!

Independence and preferences
At this age Paxton may show a strong preference for your partner over you, or vice versa. Try not to take it personally. Babies generally will go to one parent for a specific need, such as comforting, and the other for play. Remember that parenting isn't a popularity contest, and showing a preference isn't rejection.




Interesting, I wonder which one I will be?

Whats on the Menu ?

Pax has been enjoying brown rice cereal since last month and enjoyed his first homemade vegetable last week....sweet potatoes, Yum!  Bananas were introduced today and they were also a big hit, we'll give these the customary 4-5 day wait/watch and move on to homemade, organic carrots.
I think we got ourselves a good, happy eater, at least it seems so for now.
I wonder when he can eat pureed brats/sauerkraut?  :)

It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas!

in fact, I swore I saw Rudolph at the breakfast table,

Pax has also been visiting his mancave to get ready for the holidays, a boys gotta get his rest,

Gobble Gobble!

Thanksgiving was at our house this year and my brother Mike and his family joined us...lots of fun, food and, well, libations  :)
My nephew, Jake, really enjoyed his new cousin, "Aunt Mari I really like Paxton and his big head", as he pet his head.
Sweet Peaches, their dog, was not so sweet, chewing holes in our runner and taking a poop/pee in our dining room.  Bohde and Brie were not used to having such a vocal dog in the house, but enjoyed romping around with her anyway.
The turkey was deep fried, but dry...next year, we are taking it to the oven.  Mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberries, rolls and gravy, also graced our plates.
For this bounty we were most grateful...and oh, did I mention the wine and bubbly.....really grateful for that!!!

Grandma and Grandpa arrived on Friday and played endless rounds of  Peek a Boo w/ Pax and many rounds of Go Fish    w/ Jake....we love that they are game lovers and tireless  :)