The Ish Trip Report - As Told By Ish

Mommy and Daddy took me on a car trip last weekend to see Nana and Granddad. Here I am on the way there - mommy packed all my toys to keep me busy on the long trip. I insisted on stopping for diaper changes and snacks.

Daddy let me play on him in bed - just like at home!
Oddly enough, my bouncer followed us to DC - when we got to Granddad's house, there it was waiting for me! Such a loyal bouncer I have.
I made some new friends on this trip - Smokey and Blossom. Mommy says they are doggies, but

Smokey was much more hyper than Sasha and Blossom was HUGE (I think she might be a bear in disguise).Upon closer inspection, I concluded that Blossom is indeed a bear. I decided to taste her to be sure - tastes like bear.

Some other stuff happened on our trip - including meeting Nana for the first time, hanging out with Granddad at the house and meeting Great Aunt Sally. I'll save those pictures for another day - I really wanted to show off Blossom and Smokey today.

Another Busy Weekend For Ish

Saturday was warm and sunny - fine weather for rolling around in a diaper and t-shirt!

Sunday we took a trip to the Diner (Ish's first!) - here is one of the last pictures of Ish in his infant car seat.
Daddy and Ish walking into the Diner - only moments away from Ish charming all the ladies.
Ever the mature baby, here's Ish blowing rasberries at mommy in the Diner.

The jury is still out as to whether Ish likes French Fries. Perhaps one day when he can load them up with ketchup he'll like them a little more.

Only 5 more days until the next weekend...

My Mastercard Ripoff

Fisher Price Kick and Play Mat: Gift from baby shower

Teddy Bear Baseball Onsie: On sale at Kohls

Fuzzy White Bunny Ears: $1 from Target

Adorable pictures that his father thinks are embarassing but his mother thinks are the cutest things in the whole world and she can show this to her grandchildren one day: PRICELESS!

Another Weekend in Pics

It was another weekend of great walking weather - a little chilly, but sunny

Sunday was Mall Day - here's Ish in Sears trying to help daddy decide on which tool will get the job done right (while sucking on a piece of his stroller - apparently that helps him think better)
After tough decision-making at Sears, it was off to the food court for a lunch of squash and pears(yes, mommy forgot the bib this time out but Ish was so hungry that he didn't let a drop miss his mouth!)
Here's Ish realizing that they closed Kay Bee Toys - SHOCKING!

After a tough day at the mall it was time to rest and play at home - Ish loves being on mommy and daddy's bed - much more room than in that crazy jail cell called his crib!

6 Months Old Today!

As he gets older he is getting more curious and more aware of his surroundings. Here he is discovering a "friend" in the mirror right before bathtime. Happy 6 month birthday Bubba!!

The Weekend in Pictures

We transitioned Ish to his big boy bathtub seat - he wasn't crazy about it at first but then he realized there were little blinking ducks floating in the water and that made everything better.

Here he is sporting his new Team Elmo hat.

We had good weather this weekend so we took Ish out for a walk around the neighborhood. Here he is after just waking up from his nap in the stroller.

Happy baby - ready for his walk!

Sitting Up

Matthew is getting close to being able to sit up on his own. He does very well as a "supported sitter" and is now mastering the "tri-pod" sit. He still needs a little guidance (he does tend to topple over with no warning!), but he's getting a little stronger and better every day.