The Pierce Family: March 2009

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Cameron is Crawling

Cameron officially crawled for the first time on March 1st. He had been scooting backwards for about two weeks but now we have forward motion. I kept noticing for a few days before he actually started crawling that I would put him down on one part of a blanket & come back to find him somewhere else. I guess it's time to baby-proof my house. He's also started pulling up on most things. He can also stand unassisted for a few moments at a time. It probably won't be long before he's running through the house!!

We visited the Aquarium on Saturday & Cameron seemed to enjoy it as long as he didn't have to ride in his stroller. I think he did more people watching than anything. It looks like we tired him out but this last only lasted about 20 minutes.

Generations

Cameron recently met his Great grandmother Pierce. We went to visit her at the assisted-living facility in Collegedale. She was sitting in the lobby when we got there. When Tim & Cameron sat down beside her, Cameron just kept reaching to touch her arm. Since people are waiting longer to have children, I know it's pretty unusual but Cameron actually has 2 great grandmothers still living--my maternal grandmother & Tim's paternal grandmother.

We also met Cameron's newest cousin while we were there--Lily Grace. Ruston & Amy Pierce had a baby girl about two weeks after Cameron was born. The picture is of Tim & Ruston with the two newest additions to the Pierce clan.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Bad, Bad Momma Blogger

Okay, I realize it's been quite a while since I've added anything to the blog. I really enjoy working on it but it seems like the last two months have been too crazy to find the time. Here's a summary of Cameron's 7 to 8 month old antics.

He had his first haircut courtesy of Dad--in the garage--while Mom was at work
First words "Gog, Gog" sound a little like "good job" Cameron can apply this phrase to anything
He is rolling over & trying to crawl backwards & can sit up quite well
He loves watching WonderPets, Backyardigans, or Yo Gabba Gabba
He's mastered his car walker & can get through doorways with ease
He loves being outside even if it's freezing cold
He's fascinated by necklaces & if you're wearing one he attacks your neck like a vampire to get to your necklace
He loves to have his teeth brushed but hates having to wear clothes/socks of any kind
Bath time seems to be one of his favorie activities of the day
He already has favorite books that you can read to him over & over
He's eating some soft table food--mashed potatoes, fresh blueberries, buttered toast, & cheetos are his favorites.
He has an infectious laugh & is a joy to be around
Cameron has two bottom teeth
He likes to stick his tongue out & make all kinds of noises--some of them courtesy of POOH's influence
A certain kind of cotton blanket is his "best friend" especially around bedtime

Christmas Catchup

Christmas 2008 was a magical time celebrated with family & friends. It's so different experiencing the holidays with your own little one. Here are some pictures of some of mine & hopefully Cameron's favorite Christmas moments. Recently I read somewhere that "A baby has a special way of adding joy to every day"--I think this is probably especially true during the holidays.