9 months

okay so this post is quite overdue but end of the year school stuff is kicking my butt, anyways.....

Zander is 9 months! At 9 months he seems to be getting older with each day, is constantly doing something new, understanding something new and looking older than the day before. At nine months Zander is zooming around the living room. He walks everywhere by holding onto furniture and toys, we love to watch him figure out and strategize how to get where he wants to go. Zander is obsessed with lights and ceiling fans and is constantly starring and pointing at them. At nine months he is our little human garbage disposal, he eats anything and everything and insists on feeding himself. His new fav is mandarin oranges... I'm a little concerned he may turn into one. At nine months Zander loves to dance, play with Willy and going on his new outdoor swing. Zander has began to shake his head no, at first he did it when he was dancing, now he does it when he's playing and when we talk to him. I know I will soon dread this but right now we love it and think it's adorable... I know it's only a matter of time. Nine months is definitely the best yet.

Shirt Made with Love by my 2nd grade class

Happy Father's Day

Zander and I are very lucky to have Brandon in our life.

 He is such anamazing Dad. I can't imagine a better father.

We love you very much!

Never Assume

So Brandon, Zander and I are enjoying an overcast Saturday afternoon running some errands and checking out a few houses for sale. We had been driving around for about 45 minutes and Zander was doing so great, playing and talking in the back seat. Well of course just as we decide to head home the switch flips and Zander has had ENOUGH. I had been feeding him a few puffs but stopped since I was getting car sick from turning around to hand them to him. So I put the lid on the container and hand em back... knowing there was no way he could open them but would enjoy playing with the container..........I'm sure you can guess what happened. I on the other hand had no idea. I thought I was a quite clever, the moment I passed him the container he was fine. 15 minutes later this is what we find........

Yup.... all over... very soggy....not good... but very funny

I may have a problem....

I will admit I maybe a little obsessed. It's all I think of.... I am constantly on the look out, whether it be out running errands, at friends houses, visiting family, or eating at a nearby restaurant. Sometimes I lay in bed and try and think of new places. I'm afraid to confess Brandon has even began to participate in this.... obsession. An intervention may be necessary.....

"Put Zander in What?" continues to be one of our favorite pass times.

Zander seems to have even given in and started to enjoy himself.

Random Cute Pix

Best Friends

Zander attended his very good friend Ellie's first birthday party last Saturday. They had lots of fun in her sandbox. We're sure this is the first of many fun times to come this summer.

8 Months!

Zander is 8 months. So much about out little man has changed over the past eight months. Zander is now acting more like a little person. He is curious, strong willed, flirty, funny, smart, courageous and sweet. He is so interested in the world around him, loves standing on his own, being outside, beginning to solve problems on his own and still brightens up a room with his infectious smile. This month Zander has enjoyed visiting the farmers market, dinners out, and walks in the park. This month Zander is not only celebrating his 8 month birthday, he is also celebrating Syttande Mai, Norwegians signing of their consitution on May 17, 1814. Since Zander is very very Norwegian his shirt reflects his love for his heritage and culture.

Weight 18lbs

Height 27 1/2 in

Shirt made with love by Auntie Suzi and Vivian

Walking before Crawling??

Our little man has made it quite clear he has NO interest in crawling. Fusses and fights whenever we try and encourage him, however he is CONSTANTLY wanting to stand and currently spends most of his day standing and holding onto our living room table, his stand up toys and other ideal height objects. I'm hoping he crawls, if even for a very brief time before walking... I hate the idea of missing any milestones.

Quick Zander Update

I just realized I have failed to update you on a BIG happening in our home. Zander is saying mama! Not just babbling, not just by accident but very much intentional. It is the most wonderful sound I've heard since his first cry. We also feel he is saying dada, even thoough it comes out baba. It's directed to Brandon and he hasn't really started saying "d" yet so it's a safe assumption. Anywho.... it's all very exciting. I'm sure Zander will tell you all about it when he sees you next.

Big Boy

Zander began feeding himself sweet potato puffs this weekend. A great treat for sharpening those small motor skills. Sorry about the angle, can't seem to get it to turn and little man is waking up from his nap so this view will have to do.