1st Trip to the Beach- August 11, 2012

Baptism (late posting)

We baptized the babies at the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral on April 14^th. The babies are 6 weeks old and today is my parent’s anniversary- such a special day.  Father John, a dear friend of our family, was over the service. Everything turned out perfect.  We selected my sister, Christina, to be Anna Kate’s Godmother and Jason’s brother, Jeremy, to be her Godfather. My Uncle Tim (also my Godfather) is Foster’s Godfather and my cousin Stephanie is Foster’s Godmother. The babies are so lucky to have such loving people in their lives.  After the baptism, we all went back to our home and grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. It was such a nice relaxing afternoon with family and friends. 

The babies with their God-parents

                     

Football Season is quickly approaching

Football season is quickly approaching. It make me so exicted! We received our MSU Season Tickets in the mail which really makes it feel close.  I've started thinking of tailgate ideas, shopping for maroon outfits, and studying up on MSU football. I love this time of year- not sure if it is because of the Fall and cool days or spending time in StarkVegas. I am so excited the babies get to visit the campus with us this year. 

My friend Haley emailed me this pic which quickly reminded me of where I was last year. Boy what a difference a year makes. Enjoy the pics and laughs!!


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Flying Squirrel

We have a flying squirrel with babies in our bird house by the back porch.  My Paw Paw Jack made us the bird house when we moved in our house.  So sweet!

Love Twins

My cousin, Jessie, and her twins stopped by to visit the babies. So sweet!

Mommy's day off

No more Gerber Mommy!- From July 25th

So as you probably read in a previous post, the babies were not a fan of Gerber bananas. From the beginning I planned to make some of the babies’ food rather than using premade baby food.  (NOTE: I am not saying that I will not use baby food because I will especially when traveling and when life gets crazy!) Jason’s grandparent bought us a Baby Bullet for a baby shower gift.  I pulled in out, did research online, and checked a few books out of the library (yes people do still go to the library LOL). Most of my research suggested starting 4 month old babies on avocados, bananas, and sweet potatoes. 

Sweet Potatoes- I used 1oz cube ice trays to make the cubes.
After frozen, I put in ziplock bags for easy storage.

The food was really easy to make.  I scooped out the avocado and placed it in the Baby Bullet with water and blended for 10 seconds.  The consistency was perfect and was so creamy.  Some books suggest using breast milk or formula instead of water but since I planned to freeze the food I decided to use water.  I ordered the 1oz cube trays from Amazon and froze the food. Once the food was frozen, I placed the cubes in dated Ziploc bags. From what I have read the food cubes will last 3 months in the freezer.  I was able to make 30 servings of avocado with a bag from Sam’s. I bought 5 pounds of sweet potatoes for $3.45. I baked the sweet potatoes, let them cool and then blended them with water. I was able to make 35 servings of sweet potatoes for $3.45! The only thing that was a little expensive was the bananas.  It is recommended that you purchase organic bananas for babies.  I read that the skins on bananas are porous and pesticides can be traced in the actual banana.  Fortunately Rouse’s in Ocean Springs carries organic banana but they are $4 for one bunch~ a little more pricey but still worth it. The bananas turn a little brown but still taste good.

I have been giving the babies 1 tablespoon of rice cereal or oatmeal twice a day.  With the morning cereal I give them a teaspoon of avocado and a teaspoon of banana.  For the afternoon cereal I give them a teaspoon of avocado and a teaspoon of sweet potato.  They love it!! I try to make sure they eat 3-4 ounces of formula first to make sure they are getting the nutrients they need.  I plan to make green beans for the babies this weekend. I am going to see about buying some fresh beans.

Love the baby bullet. It is so easy to clean!

Yummy Mommy!

Out on the town

Fun with mommy and daddy at Target!

After Target we made a stop by Buffalo Wild Wings. Anna Kate loved the cheese on the nachos!

5 Months Schedule

Schedule:

v  6:30am Bottle- 8oz

v  8am Breakfast Solids

o   (1-2 tablespoon of rice cereal w/ fruit) with a sippy cup (2-4oz formula)

v  8:30/9am Naptime

o   At least one hour but no more than 2 hours (lights on w/sound machine)

v  11am Bottle- 8oz

v  Noon Solids

o   (1-2 tablespoon of rice cereal w/ 2-4oz fruit and 2-4oz veggie) with a sippy cup (2-4oz formula)

v  12:30/1pm Naptime

o   At least 1½  hours no more than 2½ hours (lights on w/sound machine)

v  3pm feed Bottle- 8oz

v  5 pm-Solids

o    (1-2 tablespoon of rice cereal w/ 2-4oz fruit and 2-4oz veggie) with a sippy cup (2-4oz formula). If doesn’t eat, then give remaining formula in bottle

v  5pm catnap here is fine. No naps after 6:00

v  6:30 Bath then sweet tender time in their room

v  7pm Bottle- 8oz

v  7:30/8pm Bed (room black, sound machine, temp 70-72 degrees)

Special thanks to Laura with Moms on Call!!