8 Months Old

Wow, another month has flown by and our little man is now 8 months old. New things with Anders: clapping hands, standing with help and enjoying a great new view, eating (3 times a day), being outside, dogs (loves Chaco- Uncle Erik and Aunt Yurikos' black lab), pulling all toys out of his toy basket, and sticking out his tongue. He also has 5 teeth with the 6th on the way- it really makes him look like a little boy. My baby is growing up!!!!

Here are some favorite pictures from this past month.

Love this Harley outfit from the Files family.

Grandma Judge brought Anders a warm winter coat when we were in Ohio.

Mickey Mouse time at our Fall Festival!

Playing Outside.

Parker Elijah Linley

My nephew, Parker, was born this past Saturday- October 17th! We all had a chance to meet him over the weekend and got the chance to congratulate Preston and April.

Happy New Parents.

Proud Grandma Lana.

All the guys hanging out.

Parker's first car ride home.

The Family.

This little guy is so adorable- welcome to this great big world Parker, we love you!

Can I Have a Napkin Please

Dinner tonight was peas. Peas have not been a favorite this past month, however by adding a secret ingredient, fruit (thanks for the advise Jana), Anders loved them! Tonight was an especially fun dinner because on top of eating a healthy green veggie, making me a happy mommy, Anders got to try and feed himself, making him a happy baby. This new found independence did mean peas everywhere- on Anders, on me, in our hair, on the wall, on the floor...but overall what fun!

Happy Birthday Elwood

Today is my father-in-law's birthday! We are so happy that we can help him celebrate here in Texas (August marked their one year anniversary as Texans). I love this picture of him.

Mr. Ima Hurt- Nursing School Patient

Please let me introduce Mr. Ima Hurt (love how my professors have a since of humor), one of my patients I had at nursing school this past week. The real live patients begin on Monday, when I start my clinical rotations at Medical Center of Plano- patient care here I come!

While I am in school Anders spends some time with Grandma and Grandpa Larson, Aunt Karin, Aunt Eraina, or his Daddy. Here is my favorite picture of the week, Anders is "helping" Grandma and Grandpa Larson in their garage.

7 Months Old

Anders is 7 months old today -so hard to believe! He is a busy little guy, doing something from the minute he wakes right up until his next nap. We love him very much and are so thankful that God blessed us with such a sweet, healthy and good little baby.

7th Month Recap:

• Sitting up
  
• Developing stranger danger- crying at a new face
  
• Eating vegetables: peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash (only really liking sweet potatoes)
• Discovering hands and being fascinated
  
• Rolling...rolling....rolling
• Jumping....jumping...jumping in the jump-a-roo- especially while Daddy plays the piano (a little rhythm- maybe?)
  
• Building our immune system by having a cough/cold (off and on) for 4 weeks
• Loving attention and being around people
  
• Holding a sippie cup
  
• Playing peak-a-boo and laughing until we got the hic-ups

Anders- We Love You!

What's New with Anders

Hand Discovery- "What are these things are the end of my arms?" Anders has been fascinated with his hands....stopping in the middle of eating, playing, even talking to bring them in front of his face and study them. I find this ADORABLE!


Teddy Bear Love- He has also begun to sleep with his Teddy. The fun and special fact about this bear it that it was his daddy's when he was little.