Solids

We've been trying solids for about a month now. It took a while, but Mason has come to LOVE oatmeal. However, I fear that oatmeal is the only thing he will eat for the rest of his life! We've also tried carrots and green beans, and he wants absolutely nothing to do with them! The faces he makes are priceless though, which is why I have like 30 pictures on this post. I just can't pick the "best" ones, so I put them all! He loves his oatmeal and wants to feed it to himself!
Notice the awesome highchair we got from my friend Emily! He's still more interested in chewing on the straps than eating his food!

I've started making the faces with him...I open my mouth really wide when I want him to, and close it when I put the spoon in his mouth. I'm not sure how I expect that to help, but I can't make myself stop!

Below is our first attempt with carrots. He looks happy, but I assure you it was not because of the carrots. It was just because his mom his the coolest person he knows, and he can't help but smile at her. =)

What a gorgeous smile!! Even with carrot all over his face!

We also attempted green beans several times. The look on his face in the first picture pretty much sums up how he feels about vegetables so far.

EWWW!!!

This is so gross, but my mom is SO funny!

What an angel! (This is currently the background on my computer!)

So, we haven't had much luck yet, but we're going to keep trying! Man cannot live on oatmeal alone! =) I think we'll try squash next!

My Little Cowboy

It's been SO long since I posted! We've been so busy with work/school and keeping up with Mason that I just haven't had time! I think about writing after he goes to bed, but I just can't keep my eyes open long enough and I can't get my thoughts straight!

Mason is growing like a little weed! I weighed him at home the other day, and he was 21 pounds! He is about to get his FOURTH tooth, and he is developing such a sweet personality! Mason and his Daddy are having fun at home while I'm working, and I am still so thankful that he gets to spend this time with Terry, instead of in daycare.

A couple of weeks ago, Mason "watched" his first Dallas Cowboy game at Grammy and Grandpa's house. Uncle Adam bought him some adorable Cowboy onesies, and I couldn't stop myself from taking a million pictures! (I don't know why the first one is sideways, but it's cute enough that it doesn't matter!)

Look how cute those wind pants are! I can't wait until it's cool enough for him to wear them!

Go Cowboys!

Mason, Grandpa, and Grammy

The whole family sporting their Cowboy shirts. I didn't have one at the time, so I didn't get to be in this picture!

The cowboys won that day. I'm pretty sure it's because their cutest fan ever was rooting for them!

Look Before You Nibble.

Last night I was playing with Mason while I was getting him ready for his bath. I took off one sock and "nibbled" on his little toes. He giggled, so of course I had to do it to the other foot too. I took of his sock and started nibbling, only to get a huge chunk of sock fuzz in my mouth.

The moral of the story: Look before you nibble.

Favorite Pastimes

Mason has a new favorite pastime (besides chewing on his toes of course!) He LOVES to read books, especially with Grammy and Grandpa. He likes the rhythm of rhyming books and colorful pictures.


So far, his favorite is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Grammy reads it to him in a funny voice, and he can't get enough of it! (I think she secretly likes it too.) =)

Last Sunday, we had lunch with Franklin, Jessica and Lewis. Mason and Lewis really interacted for the first time, and they were SO cute together!

Mason tried to teach Lewis how to roll over. Lewis tried to teach Mason how to sit.

They played with each other's noses.

They had a great time on their first of many playdates!

SO funny!

We were at my parents' house yesterday, and Mason and my dad were watching TV together. I must say, I'm slightly disturbed by how totally enthralled Mason is with the TV - he will stare at it forever. Until he gets tired, and then he does this.

He slept with his hands covering his face for at least 30 minutes - I laughed so hard! And then dad decided to join him in dreamland. How cute are they?? =)

Food Face!

So, Mason likes to eat.

Is anyone really surprised?

He knows what's happening as soon as I put his bib on.

He already opens his mouth wide when he sees the spoon coming.And he smiles pretty much the whole time. Again, is anyone surprised that he LOVES food? =)

What a busy day!

My little man got his first tooth today! It's on the bottom, and the one right next to it is about to break through too! He looks so adorable, and it's nice to have something to show for the two months of teething that we've endured! I tried to get a picture...

And tried...
And brought in reinforcements...
And let the reinforcements take over...
But the little munchkin just doesn't want you to see his teeth yet. I will, of course, continue taking pictures - I'll get a good one eventually!!

Mason also made a huge discovery today...his feet!! He played with them ALL day. Pretty soon I'm sure they'll be going right in his mouth! (But I bet they won't stay for long - those teeth hurt!)

We spent some time with Grammy today, and Mason got to sit on the couch like a big boy.
He tried to fit that entire rattle in his mouth...

We had a nice relaxing evening at home. Terry took over baby duty while I folded some laundry. Here they are watching Nacho Libre on the iPhone.
I guess I should start budgeting for another iPhone, for the little man. He seemed pretty enthralled with it! (I wouldn't be surprised if he gets one before I do!)
Today was one of those days where I just sat back and realized how lucky I am. Things might be hard in this ridiculous economy, but I have a lot to be thankful for. I have a sweet husband who is a great daddy, a beautiful baby boy who is reaching new milestones every day, a great new job, food on the table (even if it is Ramen), and awesome parents who still make sure that I have new clothes for the first day of school. Life doesn't get much better than this!