Halloween and beyond

Halloween at the Village Green
Originally uploaded by Office Glen

Here is our little monkey on Halloween. We went to the mall with Isaac's friends Hayden and Hudson, for some treats. It was very busy while we were there but it was so fun to see all the kids dressed up. Isaac now has 7 teeth I have stopped with the dates only because the teeth creep in with out me seeing...so it is hard to tell when they actually arrived.
On November 10 we are officially saying that Isaac is walking. He had been walking for about a month before but only a few steps here and there. On the 10th he was walking down the hall and all over. We still think it is so funny to look around the corner and there Isaac is walking, weird to see when we are so used to him crawling everywhere.
We have put up a fence in our backyard so now Pico can go out without a leash and Isaac will have a place to play and call his own. My mom and dad were so great and basically built it for us.
I am now back to work and it is not as bad as I was imagining. It is kind of nice to talk to adults again but I still miss my little guy. My mom is looking after him for us during the day and it is working out really well. We visit both grandparents alot and Isaac has no trouble being left with any of them. It is so wonderful to have them so close, not only for babysitting but for fun!

The Big One!!!!

Originally uploaded by Office Glen

I am behind in my posts so I will begin with Isaac's birthday. We had his birthday on October the 4th and had some close friends and family here to celebrate. I made a wonderful cake and decorated it myself (I am still very proud) It was a great day. Glen and I had fun watching as Isaac opened his gifts. He was upset when we would take one away that he had opened, and had to hide it while he opened another. I am sure that he will get used to opening gifts as time goes on. Isaac was not walking on his own yet but he was getting around by pushing the laundry basket, or anything that would slide, around the house.

Little Biter!!!

Isaac and Amy just won the stroller race
Originally uploaded by Office Glen

July 17, 2008 - Isaac cut his second tooth.
August 5, 2008 - Isaac cut his third tooth.
August 23, 2008 - Isaac cut his fourth tooth.

This summer has come with alot of changes, good ones, and family visits. As noted above Isaac now has four teeth. He is enjoying eating all kinds of new foods. So far he has no real dislikes which is so wonderful. I hope that it stays that way.

Glen had three weeks off with us and we had a wonderful time. We went to visit Grandma and Grandpa Ferrell for the first week. We then stayed around here for the remainder of the time. It was so great to spend time as a family. We also had alot of visitors. I think we saw almost everyone on my side of the family this summer. So great to see some people we haven't seen for some time.

Now I am counting down the days til I go back to work. This is not a happy count down, I really am going to miss our little boy and I have quite enjoyed becoming a bit of a susey homemaker. But if plans go well I am hoping to have an announcement next spring and then possibly I will stay home with the kids. My mom is so wonderful and will be looking after Isaac while we are working. It is such a relief to have her watch him for us.

Summer Fun!!

Under a bright blue sky
Originally uploaded by Office Glen

June 21, 2008 - This is the day that Isaac cut his first tooth. Isaac is in the process of cutting his second tooth. As soon as we can see the teeth I will post a new picture.
We have been having lots of fun in the sun! We have been out on the boat, at the beach and at the peanut pool. The picture here is when we were out at a friends cabin on Okanagan Lake. Just a typical day here in the sunny Okanagan.
I feel now that the swimming lessons have paid off. I wasn't sure at first but now Isaac is having a great time in the water. He will splash and play in the water. The lifejacket is another story though. He is not a fan of that. I can't blame the little guy though, the jacket comes right up under his chin. I am sure it will get better as he grows into it.
I am not looking forward to heading back to work in 3 months, so i am taking full advantage of my summer off with the little man.

Isaac Starts Crawling

Isaac starts crawling
Originally uploaded by Office Glen

May 20, 2008 - We have decided this was the official date Isaac started crawling. My auntie Carol was right, she said on the May long weekend, that Isaac was going to be crawling by the end of the week. Well he was actually crawling two days later but hey close enough. Now that he is on the move, baby proofing has ensued. We have got a baby gate and are getting close to installing it. Luckily Isaac is not venturing too far yet. But when he sees something he wants he gets there and fast.

We have all unfortunately been sick this last week. It was tough on Glen as he has been very busy at work and feels that there was too much to do at work to take a day off. So his weekend was spent sleeping, but much needed as he much better now, so are Isaac and I. We have also been dealing with everything with our break in. It is coming along fine and the insurance company has been great.

Now we spend our time chasing and playing with Isaac and watching him grow (too fast for my liking).

Almost 7 Months

Playing Blues Clues for the Xbox while wearing a knock-off Blues Clues hat for the amusement of mommy
Originally uploaded by Office Glen

Just a little update on Isaac as we don't have much new with us. i have started to make a scrapbook. I did one page so far and it was pretty fun. It will be slow going though cause i have to do it while Isaac is sleeping.

Isaac can now sit on his own quite well and play, with a few falls here and there. He can also push himself up into the crawling position, not much longer before he is on the move. I am not looking forward to trying to baby proof our house. Too many wires and things to get into. Perhaps i should start now so that when he is actually moving I will be prepared.

Isaac just started swimming lessons. His first one was ok, it interrupted his nap so that did not make for a happy baby but I am sure it will get better. I figure it is a good idea to get him used to playing in the water cause he is going to be at the beach alot this summer. And he is meeting some new friends, which is great too.

Giggling Boy!!

Isaac giggling at Pico
Originally uploaded by Office Glen

April 6, 2008 was the first time we heard Isaac's laugh. It was so wonderful to hear. Any babies laugh melts your heart, but hearing your own childs' laugh is very special. (This video was the first time he laughed.)

Isaac can now sit on his own for a little while, as long as he is occupied by toys. He is constantly building his abs never wanting to lie flat on his back. It will not be long before he is on the move. Yikes!! Time to start baby proofing and getting all the wires and such out of the way. Isaac just had his 6 month check up at the doctor and he said "he is a healthy boy no concerns or worries Isaac is doing great!" That is what we like to hear.

We introduced carrots into Isaac's diet and he really liked them. Then we tried peas and well those are not so good. I think that squash will be next. It is so fun giving him new foods. My mom gave Isaac a pickle to suck on and he did not even make a face. Looks like he will love them just like his mom.