Tongue??? Major Splashing!!

Weird title, I know! But I forgot to write yesterday about Blake and his tongue!! He seems to be quite fascinated with it these days and spent the last few days sticking it out constantly! LOL! Pretty funny! And then tonight in the bath he splashed like CRAZY! I was getting soaked! I thought he'd hurt his heels the way he was slamming them down! It was hilarious! We'll see tomorrow at Aqua Babies if he splashes in the pool! Today we went to Baby Laptime at the library for the first time. It was a lot of fun. We sang and danced and read a story. Blake seemed to enjoy it! He's been a bit winy in the afternoons the last few days, but I think it might be more teeth coming in. He's not crying, just kind of whimpering. So perhaps another tooth is going to pop up soon! We'll see ;)

Talk to ya later,

Tracy

Yummy Feet!!

Today Blake stuck his foot in his mouth for the first time!! He's been grabbing them for awhile now, but hasn't got them to his mouth until today! It was funny, but not good because I had just put Vaseline and Vick's on them!!! So I quickly pulled it out of his mouth! LOL! Blake's had a cold on and off for awhile now. I was told that in the first year a baby usually gets 6 colds! But other than a cold he is doing great! He loves his Rainforest Jumperoo now - he wasn't sure about it for awhile there, but now he jumps and plays! I'm really glad because it is MY favorite toy!!! We are getting pretty excited for the arrival of our new nephew! Cal's brother Gerry and his wife Lesley are due on December 1st, so it's getting pretty close! I'd be happy if he was born on Wednesday, but Lesley might think that's a little bit too soon!! Take care everyone :)

Luv Tracy

I Am Six Months Old Today!

Hi everyone!

Today I am 6 months old! My Mom and Dad say the time has gone by way too fast!! I don't really know - I'm just havin' fun! Each day brings something new!

I am sitting up all by myself!! Sometimes Mom puts a pillow behind me and once I discover that it's there I love to throw myself back onto it!! Mom and Dad keep putting me on my belly and I keep rolling to my back! Hee, hee, hee! They want my bald spot to grow in, but I think it gives me character! I also have two teeth now. I hope my teeth will help me eat more food! I love all the food I'm trying. So far I'm eating rice, oat and barley cereal, carrots, peas, squash, prunes and apple sauce. I tried beef but UCKY! I've also started drinking water from a cup. I love to dump the water all over the place and watch Mom clean it up! I don't understand why I can't eat everything - I always try to sneak a bite of Mom and Dad's food but they quickly take it away! One of these days I'm going to get it!!

I had my 6 month shots on Friday and geez did they hurt! I'm glad I don't have to go again until I'm 1! I weighed 16 lbs, 7 1/4 oz and I'm 26" long. My Mom thought I was longer, but guess not! I am almost in the 50 percentile for both - what's that mean anyways?!

I had lots of fun at Halloween! I loved my costume, but I got really tired towards the end of the evening and still my Mom and Dad had to take me to a few places. I was really glad to see my bed at the end of the night! It's tough work being cute!

Mom and Dad are pretty excited for my first Christmas, but that seems ages away. Oh and I'm getting Christened sometime soon too!

But, I'm getting pretty tired. I think I'll have my bath now and then go to bed. I take it easy on Mom and Dad and go to bed without a fuss most nights!

Love you everyone!

XOXOX
Blake

And Then There Were 2 ...

Teeth that is!! This evening I noticed that the tooth next to the one that popped up last week is breaking the surface! Could be why Blake has been a little bit out of sorts today! Well that and the fact that he had immunizations yesterday! Although I must say that the 6 month ones were a lot better then the previous 2! There was no crying afterwards, just a bit when the needle went in and then that was all! Much easier on me!! Blake now weighs 16 lbs 7 1/4 ounces and is 26" long. I thought he was longer then that last time, but apparently not! Silly Mom!! He is in the 48th percentile for length and 46th for weight. His weight gain has certainly tapered off! He gained like a tank at the beginning! Thank goodness he didn't keep going at that rate! He has his 6 month appt. with the pediatrician this Tuesday. Hope you're having a good weekend! Stay warm (it's snowing here right now)!

Tracy

Happy Halloween!

We had a fun Halloween!! Blake and I started the day with our last fall Aquababies class. Then we went to a party at Jodi and Jared's house. I made these really cute little treat bags for Blake to give to all his friends! The party was hilarious with all the babies in their costumes! Some were not impressed!! Blake seemed to be the opposite - he laughed and giggled and smiled and looked around as if to say, "Look at me! I'm so cute in this costume!" He is such a character sometimes! In the evening Cal took Blake to a few houses in the neighbourhood and we took some pictures. It was a pretty long day - but very fun!!! Yesterday we had our last fall Salsa Babies class, followed by a pot luck at one of the ladies houses. Today Blake has his six month immunizations. I can not believe he is almost six months old (Nov. 5)!? Where does the time go?? Argh! He is sitting up on his own quite well, although we are putting a pillow behind him! And once he discovers that the pillow is behind him it seems to be a game for him - every time you sit me up, I throw myself back onto the soft pillow!! So much fun!!!! He's also decided that every time we put him on his stomach he should roll to his back! Which isn't helping out the bald spot on the back of his head!! LOL! Next week we start a new round of activities! Tuesdays we are going to baby lap time at the library, Wednesday's Aquababies again and New Mom's Group, and Thursday's Salsa Babies. Lots of fun!! Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween!! Take care!

Love Tracy

1st Tooth!!!!!!!!

It has arrived!! I always let Blake chew on my fingers and this morning I felt something sharp! Sure enough it is a tooth!! We could see the 2 front teeth under the gums for a few weeks now and he has been drooling and knawing on things for it seems like months now! So we're very excited to see the tooth break through the surface! Blake is doing great with solids now. He's eating 3 times a day, 3 tbsp of cereal in the am, 3 tbsp of cereal in the afternoon (with a carrot cube right now) and 3 tbsp of cereal in the evening! He loves his food that's for sure!! Sometimes he gets quite angry when he's done so we have to hurray and mix up some more! LOL! This weekend we are going to try meats. But I better run, we are off to do some shopping with my Mom and sister! Take care everyone!

Love The Cameron's!

Fall has arrived!

Hello everyone! It seems that our summer is over! It went by soooo... fast!! But thankfully our weather has been quite nice! Autumn is close to my favorite season and I have been enjoying the brisk weather! Blake and I are getting in as many walks as we can before the snow hits the ground! He loves going for walks. I don't put him in his car seat anymore, instead he sits up in the stroller like a big boy!! He loves watching the trees and the scenery around him. He also keeps a close eye on Heidi!! She's usually walking in front of us! We are all doing really great! Cal has started hockey again and has been extremely busy finishing the garage. It is now insulated, drywalled and painted. It looks great and I'm looking forward to parking my car inside!! Cal and I have been on a few more "dates" since my Mom and Dad have came home from holidays and my Mom has been available to babysit!! Last night we went to the Brad Paisley concert and had a lot of fun! Blake and I are still going to Aquababies on Wednesday a.m., New Mom's group on Wednesday p.m. and Salsababies on Thursday mornings. Blake loves all the groups!! He has so much fun in the water, enjoys playing with his friends and seems to enjoy Salsa dancing and music! He usually falls asleep by the end of the class!! We are looking forward to Halloween. Our friends Jodi and Jared are hosting a party!! I'll post pictures of Blake in his costume on Halloween! Blake is an eating machine these days!!!! He loves his barley and oat cereal and has tried banana's and applesauce! This weekend we will introduce vegetables. We have lots of fun with feeding time! If you take too long between bites Blake gets a little bit irritated! I'm sure he's gained quite a bit of weight now. I might take him to the health unit to be weighed next week. Take care everyone!

Cal, Tracy and Blake
XOXOX