Fun May Randoms!

We are working on Carson's flat head! He has started to roll over onto his side at night which we hope will make a big difference!

 More fun playdates with Mackenna who just turned 1 and learned how to walk! Although Carson thinks this gives her an unfair advantage!

 Such a big boy!

 Carson's first Memorial Day BBQ! He was a bit overwhelmed by all of the people at our house...but settled down once he was playing with his friend Zoey, and all of the other babies!

Cool Shades!

 My Supermen!

 My Super Family!

Mother's Day Visit

To play catch up...Ryan, Carson and I traveled down to Maryland (on our first airplane ride!) to visit both sets of grandmothers for Mother's Day. It was so much fun to be around family! Some of our relatives hadn't seen him since he was 8 weeks old, and they were all thrilled to be able to spend time with him! Here are some fun pics:

 He LOVED his first airplane ride! Drank a bottle during both take offs, slept during both landings...and giggled and squealed during any turbulence! Excellent first trip!

No one made Carson laugh like cousin Nick! 

Mom Mom and her boys! Her 3rd grandson is due in July!

 The Curtis Men

 Carson loves his Grammy!

 And his Great Gram!

All in all, it was a great trip! We are flying to Michigan in July an are hoping that the flights go equally as well!

I can't stop looking at this picture...

Swimming Class!

Carson's First Trip to the Beach!

Its About Time!

Its about time for another blog post! Things have been rather busy around here. Ryan just finished up his last semester of graduate school, which meant he was hogging the computer these last few weeks...sorry for the delay in postings!

We can hardly believe Carson is 6 months old! Lots of things have changed since his six month birthday. I slowly stopped nursing leading up to the 6 month mark. Carson became rather disinterested in having to "work for his meal" especially since the bottles of milk at daycare provided instant gratification...so he began fighting me on the nursing. We eventually were only able to nurse once in the morning, while he was still groggy and just wanted to snuggle! I, on the other hand, was having a very difficult time keeping up with pumping at work. My schedule is such that there is no consistent time for me to sneak away to the "maternal care room". After consulting with our pediatrician, and doing a little soul searching, Carson and I agreed that we were ready to switch until formula. Overall, I am happy with my choice, feeling as though making it to the 6 month mark is a huge feat!

So just as we were switching to formula...we also drastically increased his solid intake. He now eats breakfast, lunch and dinner. Solids + formula = a chunka-lunka baby! We cannot shovel food into his mouth fast enough!  He still prefers veggies over fruits, and has also taken on chicken, turkey, beef, ham, and tofu. Since my time is no longer consumed with nursing and pumping, I have gotten really into making my own baby food. I kind of stumbled upon it by accident! If anyone has any fun home made baby food ideas, let me know!

At Carson's 2 month appointment he was in the 10th percentile for both height and weight. At his 4 month appointment, he jumped up to the 15th percentile for both. We are happy to report that at his 6 month appointment, he was in the 30th percentile for weight and 40th percentile for height! Although he is still small compared to his other 6 month old friends...we think he is HUGE!!

Carson at 6 months old gets better and better everyday! His smile lights up a room, and his giggles are never ending! 

HAPPY EASTER!

Fun at Daycare!

Carson has now been attending daycare for almost 3 months...and as far as we can tell...he loves it! He has three favorite teachers...Jen, Mandy...and "Nana June". They all tell us that he is their favorite, too....we figure that's what they tell all the parents, but we love the feedback none the less :)

We believe that daycare has done wonders for Carson both developmentally and socially. He has made huge jumps in progress in terms of reaching developmental milestones, and loooooooooves spending time with other babies.

I left a disposable camera at daycare during his first three months and asked them to capture some fun times to share with you all on Carson's baby blog. Here are some of our favorites:

Much to my dismay...they make me do tummy time!

Sometimes my mommy stops by for a feeding!

They have so many things for me to play with! I never get bored!

I like to hang out in my exersaucer!

I have made so many new friends! 

Here is my friend Atticus, who is only three days older than me!

I continue to be a really good napper...even at daycare!

Carson's face lights up with a big smile whenever Ryan drops him off with his favorite crew at daycare. He is then equally excited to see Mommy when it is time to go home! Daycare...so far so good!

This Is How I Roll...

Carson the Cutie

I feel like we have been very busy lately...Ryan is in the last weeks of his MBA program...Carson is busy trying every new solid food under the sun...Susie is working full time...Chomper....poor girl never gets any walks!

Here are some fun pics showcasing the last few weeks in Carsonland!

So far we have tried avocado, butternut squash, sweet potato, and carrots. Check out our first attempt at bananas below!

Carson continues to have fun on playdates with all of his friends!

 People often joke that Carson has an outfit for every occasion...

Here is my cutie-pa-tutie flexing those thighs!

Carson is grasping and grabbing at anything and everything these days...he finallly caught his red fishy!

We have also mastered the exersaucer...

Last but not least...

Mommy finally broke down and bought Carson a Sophie...