Baby's First Ball Game

Camryn, Bert and I caught a Braves game this past weekend, and had a fantastic time. We got to Turner Field about an hour early so we had time to walk around. We took Camryn to "Tooner Field" which is the kids section, and they have lots of games for the kids to play. Camryn was too young for it, but she loves to watch the other kiddies. We had decent seats and thankfully a really nice guy next to me. Camryn was sitting in my lap and quietly "petting" him! He was a great sport and laughed it off. We made it to the bottom of the fifth when Camryn started getting really squirmy and decided that was our cue. Later that night we went to a local ice cream shop called "Ice Cream Social" and Camryn had her first taste of ice cream! She liked it, but believe it or not she isn't wild about the sweet stuff. She loves peas, green beans and spinach-anything green! I'm sure that will change eventually. I mean what kid prefers peas over ice cream??

Even though I've been saying this for about four months now Camryn is teething. (Really this time!) I can see the bumps in her gums. I expect to see some teeth very soon, but in the meanwhile I'll savor that sweet gummy smile!

This weekend we are doing the March of Dimes Walk and I am praying for no rain. There is a 60% chance right now and I've been checking the forecast about every two hours! I am going to go rain or shine, but I don't want to bring the baby if its crummy out. Maybe I'll take up auntie Karen on her babysitting offer if the weather isn't on our side!

March for Babies

Bert, Camryn and I will be walking next weekend on the March of Dimes, March for Babies. Please consider sponsoring us as we walk to raise money to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Please click on the link to donate or to learn more about the March for Babies.

http://www.marchforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?pp=3439247&ct=4&w=4328322&u=heathergary

Can the weather just stay like this all year?

This past weekend has been so relaxing and fun, I told Bert I feel like I'm on vacation! We started off the weekend by going to a Greek restaurant and frozen yogurt for dessert on Friday night. Saturday we went shopping, and enjoyed lunch outside in the absolutely perfect weather. We came home and sat outside with Bert while he washed the car. Then Camryn and I had some mommy/daughter time while Bert went to his friend's birthday party.

Today we took a drive up to Dawsonville to Amicalola Falls. We took two short, stroller friendly hikes, spent some time at the falls, and then headed over to the lodge for lunch. When we got there they had a park ranger showing different birds to the crowd. I was afraid Camryn was going to be a vulture's lunch.

Camryn is doing great. She really wants to get around on her own. If I put her down on the hardwoods, she does these half push-ups and slides backwards through the house. If she's on carpet or in her crib she'll get on her hands and knees and rock. I know as soon as she figures it all out I'll be on the chase!

Spring is in the Air

Lots has been going on at the Gary house so I'm just going to try to hit the key points so this won't be the world's longest blog! Last weekend was nice, Grandma Jennine came to visit and we had a great time. The highlight of the trip was hanging out together at the Cherry Blossom festival. We had amazing weather, and just walked around and looked at crafts. Camryn was strapped to Bert in the baby bjorn and was wearing her "single" bib. She got so much attention! The men were saying to Bert, "Single? She better stay that way! Huh, Dad?" Pretty cute!

The other day, Camryn visited the Easter Bunny at the mall, and wasn't scared! She looks more bewildered than anything, but I'm just glad she didn't cry!

Also Camryn is now eating puffs (little star shaped grain snacks) and drinking from her sippy cup! I have to feed her the puffs for now. It's funny, she holds one in each hand, I call them her "treasures" and then I feed them to her! If I try to hold one in front of her for her to take, she moves her whole head toward my hand! As far as the sippy cup goes, if she's in the highchair I have to hold it for her, but if she's in the boppy, laying back, half the time she'll hold it herself.

Tomorrow we are going to the park with the Harrison's and the Mansfield's, and then they are coming back here and I'm making dinner. I am trying to make mostly Passover dishes, and hone my skills for future Passovers! One day Camryn will be my little assistant chef, and Bert can be off the hook!

Also on Sunday we are celebrating Easter. Tonight we dyed eggs and made chocolate dipped peeps! For dinner we are going to grill up some wings, which I don't think is very traditional, but we'll be spending time together so that's what's important!

Also want to thank Grandma Lori for the tons of spring and summer clothes! Camryn definitely has a fabulous wardrobe thanks to her and Frank!

Savannah Trip

We just got back from a four day weekend in Savannah, and Camryn's first stay in a hotel. I am so proud of that little girl. You would think she's a seasoned traveler! We got a suite at the Inn at Ellis Square, so that we would have two seperate rooms and not have to tip toe around at 7PM when the baby goes to sleep. Not to mention Camryn wakes up in the middle of the night to talk to herself (probably reflecting on her day :-) ) and it wakes me up, and she just falls right back asleep, and I'm left wide awake!

We met our good friends Amanda, Chris, and Camryn's possible future husband Matty there for the weekend. On Friday when we arrived we did a little shopping and exploring and went to a restuarant called Tubby's for dinner. We sat on the deck and enjoyed the weather and the company! That night we put the baby to bed and brought Chris and Amanda over the monitor to watch the baby while Bert and I went out. We had suites next door to each other so that worked out really well. We just went to a pub and had some drinks and got to have a mini date night.

Saturday we took the trolley tour and went to Forsyth Park for lunch. We brought the babies to the playground, and put them together in the same swing and pushed them. They both loved it! We also did a wine tasting and found another place for an outdoor dinner. Then Bert and I watched Matty on the video monitor while Amanda and Chris went out for oysters and dancing!

Sunday the weather was crappy so we went to the mall and I signed up to audition for Wheel of Fortune, but the wait was too long, so there go my dreams of meeting Pat Sajack :-) We went to Bennigans for dinner and totally pigged out on junk food. I think we're not used to eating like that because Bert was green by the time we got back and got sick! Apparently I have a cast iron stomach, because I was just fine.

Camryn hardly cried or complained the whole trip. As a matter of fact we were walking up to the hotel and I heard a lady tell her friend, "that's that baby that everytime I see her is smiling!". The only times she got even a little fussy was when she was tired because she didn't want to nap with all the excitement!

Here are a few pictures from the weekend:

Then and Now

The first picture is the day we brought Camryn home from the hospital, and the second one was taken today. She is wearing the same onesie in both-except one is size "newborn" and the other is "nine months." She is growing so fast!

Six Month Stats

Weight - 17.1 lbs (69%)
Height - 27" (86%)

We took Camryn for her six month well visit last Monday and it turned into an "unwell" visit. She had a double ear infection and was sounding a little wheezy, so the doctor decided to push her shots back, and she was put on amoxicillin and a nebulizer. She hates the medicine, and she has pink liquid all over her face by the time we're done. She figured out that if she keeps spitting (imagine car motor sounds) she won't have to swallow her meds. The nebulizer on the other hand, she usually takes like a champ. She'll just sit on the chair with me and let me hold the mask to her face for about ten minutes. Tomorrow she goes back for a re-check and hopefully she'll be done w the neb.

The weekend was great. Went by too fast, of course. Friday night I got the evening "off duty" and went to dinner with a few friends at Bonefish Grill. Saturday we went to the outlet mall, and Saturday night we brought the baby to my uncle's house and the family all doted on her while Bert and I got to go to an engagement party. We had a great time, but of course after a few hours I was ready to go get her! She got a stellar report card and they offered to watch her again anytime!

This coming weekend we are going to Savannah with Amanda, Chris and baby Matty. I promise to take tons of pictures, because I have been slacking lately. Can't wait to get away for the weekend and spend some time with Amanda and fam!