6 Months (and the problem with being a bit of a perfectionist)

So we finally got 6 month pictures taken!

Some of you probably laughed to see that I consider myself a perfectionist.  I'm kind of a mess sometimes (or maybe most of the time).  But when it comes to pictures I could drive myself crazy.  I want everything perfect.  I have everything planned out long before the day is here.  And then when things don't go as planned, the day comes and goes and I haven't taken a single picture.  Sometimes I just have to do them and force myself to be happy.  I'm trying to embrace the fact that at least I am still doing weekly and monthly photos.  Not every week has to be perfect.  So what if my baby will smile at everything except the camera.  Babies don't care if their pictures turn out exactly the way mom wants them to.  Right?

I had big plans for doing 6 month photos.  I was going to get out the background and lights and make a studio in my living room.

Well, that didn't happen.

I had big plans that my baby was going to grab his toes, too.  Seriously, it has always been one of my favorite baby poses.  They are so stinking cute when they grab their feet!

That didn't happen, either.

This did...

Maybe his way of telling me to get over it?  Just take the pictures already and be done with it?  ;)

I suppose they turned out cute even if they are not what I had planned.  At least part of his outfit still fit.

Weekly Wednesday: 28 (Happy New Year!)

This week we have been having lots of fun trying new foods!  So far bananas are the favorite.  We tried  apple sauce again tonight and it went much better than it did the first time.  We tried green beans last night and he was definitely not a fan!  He also isn't a fan of squash (unless it is mixed with banana) or peas.  I love the stage he is at right now.  He isn't so fragile any more but he still can't run away from me.  :)   

We started our new year's celebration with a super fancy supper yesterday.  We Hubby went all out and bought live lobsters.  I can't take any credit for this.  I was scared of them.  Eeeeek!  

We all had to check out the lobster activity, but we weren't so sure we liked it.  

Here they go!  Get in the pot Mr. Lobster!

Seriously, we had a FEAST.  Hubby is an amazing cook.  The only thing I can take credit for is the pretty dishes.

We made our first attempt at feeding little mister some green beans, but he was way more interested in the lobster. 

From there we headed to my parents' house.  Little man got to spend some quality story time with Auntie.

And then it was time for the countdown.... 

Haha.  I will admit that if I would've been snuggled in that chair with a sleeping baby, I would've been sound asleep, too! 

Today we spent the day working on a couple of fun projects.  Hubby was in the woodshop working on new end tables for our living room that will be more baby-proof than our current ones (definitely not sturdy!)   Cameron and I headed to my parents to make Pepper some cold weather gear.  But I can't take any credit for the finished product.  I made cookies instead.  My mom crafted these awesome dog booties.

We haven't tried them outside yet, but I think her feet will be much happier!  Hopefully they will stay on when she goes bounding through the snow!

Green Smoothie Challenge

Why not? 

I had a friend post a link to a "30 day green smoothie challenge" on Facebook. I figured since it was free I might as well put my name on their email list.  It's actually really nice because they send out a grocery list and recipes every week so I know exactly what I need.  They encourage you to use the list as inspiration and make whatever you want, but I think I will stick pretty close to what they send out.  And if I end up just reading the emails and thinking about making smoothies instead of actually making them, no one will know. 

So here we are- Challenge #1 (Gorilla Punch)

Cheers! 

(If you want to sign up for the challenge, here is the website I went through http://simplegreensmoothies.com)

Milestones

My baby decided that tonight would be a good night to sit on his own!  He wasn't very impressed that I kept trying to take a picture so this is the best I was able to get.  Regardless of the photo quality, I am so excited for my little man!  

Just for fun, here's a photo from our road trip home.  

Don't get crazy, he didn't really drive. This was just a diaper change break.  He is smiling because I had just changed him and he was about to have a huge massive poop.  :)

I love my little family so much that sometimes I think my heart might explode!  Just look at them!  Eeeeee! 

Fun with Cousin

It's difficult to get a photo of these two little monsters together. :)  They are so fun though.  It makes me melt when they chatter with each other.  

Cameron wants to crawl so bad!  He really wants to be on the move like his cousin.  

I'm sure it will happen very soon.  I think Hubby and I better start baby proofing! 

We opened presents last night and the little guys had a blast with the paper!  And we learned that Cameron won't be taking a picture standing in front of the tree by himself. ;)  He's not quite ready for that.  

Pepper got a nice present, too! 

And did I mention that I am a very spoiled mama? 

It is awesome.  Now I know why Cameron likes his so much!  

Weekly Wednesday: 27 (Merry Christmas!)

Merry Christmas!  

For Christmas Eve we had a great time celebrating at my grandma's house.  This morning we woke up to some awesome goodies in our stockings from Santa.  Cameron was maybe more excited to play with his stocking than the contents, but that's ok.  :)  This afternoon we went to visit my other grandma and had a delicious supper at my parent's house.      

Cameron gave Pepper a new toy and she had fun sharing it with him.  

We tried our weekly photos but they didn't work out the best this week.... 

Cameron loved his present from his very talented Grandma Debbie!  A new sock monkey!

We make all of our presents, so it's always fun to see what everyone comes up with!  Auntie sewed Cameron a new bib and so we tested it out with some yummy banana.  Grandpa made Hubby a wooden hammer to go with his wooden pliers.  It's pretty awesome!  Grandma sewed Hubby a nice new bath mat that is curved to fit our shower.  (It's the little things like a shower mat that fits snugly to the shower that make all the difference.)  Auntie made me some shelves that I am so excited to get in my craft room!   Cameron made everyone some gifts that still don't seem to be ready... so either we have to figure out a new way to make them or maybe they will be finished by next Christmas. ;) Santa came to Cameron's stocking at grandma's house, too.  He left him a Hug Me Elmo.  I'm not sure if that's what he's called, but he is so cute and gives hugs!  Those are just a few of the highlights from our gift exchange and now my little man is letting me know that my blogging time is up! 

So far baby's first Christmas has been an awesome one!

Nice List

Cameron got some official mail from Santa yesterday.  We are happy to say he made the nice list.  

Good thing Santa sent this because I never would've thought to leave treats for the reindeer.  Do reindeer eat dog biscuits?