Month Five (July 2007)

We started out this month by celebrating Corina's 18th birthday on 07/07/07!! It was just the two of our families and some friends of Corina's. Happy birthday Corina!!

In the month of July, we tried desperately to transition Matthew to his crib for nap time. It was not long before we learned that all the crib toys needed to come out for this to be a success. Here is Matthew rolling on his tummy to spend some time looking at his reflection again.

We also had a fun mobile hanging over his crib. It was our hope that it would lull him to sleep. It came out as well and we also had to buy some crib bumpers for his own protection as he kept bumping his bean as he rolled over in his crib.

Let the teething begin!! Can anyone say "drool"??? Matthew is now putting everything but Sierra into his mouth! And of course, the tongue is still making an appearance! Every day is more and more fun as Matthew discovers the world around him!

He is very busy these days going from his Jump-a-roo to his exersaucer to his activity gym. You would think that all that activity would make him sleepy for his naps, right??? here he is conked out in his jump-a-roo. Oh well, it's a nap right?? At least he is now sleeping 11-12 hours a night!




My sister Lindsay brought Emily and Madison over for a play date! We went out for a pancake breakfast and back to the house for a game of UNO. What sweet cousins he has!!

Bubbles!! Enough said!








We finished out the month in style at Jeanine and Terry's cottage with Greg's parents. It was our first trip away from home overnight. We packed everything but the kitchen sink. I figure it's good practice for Family camp next month! We had a great time watching the sail boat races! Sierra loved it too!


All that fun will make anyone tired. Here is a precious photo of Matthew with daddy and Sierra taking a mid-afternoon snoozer!