6 months

I can't believe Matt is six months old already, well actually almost 6 1/2. Last week we went to the doctor's for his check up. He weighed in at 14lbs 9oz (5th percentile) and is 26 inches long (30th percentile), he is tiny but healthy. He is getting very curious lately, everything he finds goes in his mouth and he loves playing games with us. Patty-Cake is his favorite. We have started introducing fruits and veggies and so far he seems to like them, I am making all his baby food and so far I have really enjoyed it.

All smiles all the time

He loves the tv remote, so we gave him our old one
First time eating carrots
Trying to feed himself
Me and my boy
My baby is growing up...my little stud

Tummy time

Hanging out on daddy's tummy

Bath time.... he loves the water (swim lessons are going so well)

Our sweet baby boy

Video of Matt playing in his exersaucer

Random Photos

Big milestones... Matt has learned how to sit-up all by himself. He falls over occasionally, but loves trying to get back up. One of his favorite activities is balls in a bowl (shout out to Parents as Teachers), he gets so excited when he is able to get a ball and bring it to his mouth. Speaking of his mouth, it is currently empty... no teeth yet, but they should be coming soon. He is definitely teething, lots of drool and chewing on any and everything.

Trying to get those balls

Taking a break from his toys to check out what's on tv
I just love his little cheeks

Learning to use a sippy cup

Rice Cereal

The big day came this past Friday, we tried rice cereal for the first time. Matty did great, he had his mouth open wide and wanted to help with the spoon. Now, most of the cereal ended up on his face and bib but it is a work in progress. Next step veggies and fruit.

Happy boy before we started

Mr. Serious trying to focus

Such a big boy now Yummy

Brian took a short video so that all could see, enjoy

I can't believe how big he is getting

Matty's First Swim Lesson

In January I returned to the YMCA to teach swim lessons. I teach the parent-child class, so Brian and Matty decided to join me. Matt loves the bath tub so I knew he would like the water. He played with the toys, kicked his legs, and just watched everyone in the pool. We even took him under for the first time.

Mommy and Matty playing before class starts

All done and wrapped up in his elephant towel

Matt loves the water in general, he has figured out how to splash and kick his legs in the tub, sometimes I am not sure who is wetter, Matt or Mommy.

Matt playing in the bath tub

Our sweet baby boy

Family Photos

Over Christmas break we got professional photos taken with my sisters as a gift for my parents. We couldn't resist getting some taken of our little guy too, he is just too cute.

Such a little hamMy little man

All of us

This was our favorite and the one we got for our wall

New Year's Eve

Well, I finally got around to updating the blog. The posts are backwards, so if you want to go in order you will have to read from the bottom up. I know it is a lot of pictures but I just can't help it, I am a mommy who loves her baby. Enjoy and Happy New Year.

On December 30th, Brian and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary. We didn't do much, since New Year's Eve was the next night, and we headed to the Blue's game and then to a party at a friends house. Matt spent his first night away from Mommy. He got to ring in the new year with Grandma and Grandpa Gardner. I missed him a lot but Brian and I had a lot of fun.

Me, Jill, and Hillary

Jason and Brian being weird
Brian was having a great time
Me and my hubby

Christmas in St Louis

Matt got lots of gifts for Christmas therefore we decided to go buy some shelving for all his new toys. Brian put it together for me and the finish product looks so nice, everything is in one neat spot. At least for now.

Matt playing in his exersaucer

Once we returned to St Louis we celebrated Christmas with Brian's side of the family. Uncle Gary and Uncle Timmy got Matt his first hockey net. They were so excited, they put it together right away. Looks like Matt likes the hockey stick.

Gardner Family

Matt in his Santa hat

Our family

We also got to spend some time with our friends, the kids are getting so big

Blake, Chase, Matt, and Aiden