Just looking super cute!!!
Isaac is just posing here, he can pull himself up...YET! He is becoming more active and mobile by the minute.

I have found that best prevention for diaper rash is a little fresh air.
Isaac @ the diner in his new travel seat.
Isaac and I went to Boston for the first time on Sunday. Here we are on the Swan Boats. He seemed to enjoy himself, though this picture he appears to be looking for some lunch.
It was a bit toasty in Boston...so Isaac did not wear much for most of the day, except his new hat.
Isaac helping me at the grocery store...he is a very good shopper.

Attack of the buggies!!!

While we were loading the car for the track, Isaac sat patiently in his car seat. When we were finished and got into the car...Isaac had mosquitoes all over his face:-( My poor baby has 10-15 bits on his perfect little face, I such a bad mommy. Fortunately, he does not seem to be bothered by them at all.

Off to the races...

On Sunday, we went to the track. We spent the day with friends and family picnicing. Adam, his mom, Isaac and my self headed up to Saratoga bright and early so that we would have our pick of picnic areas. They open the gates at 7am and by 730 all the tables are already spoken for. We found a nice shady area with two tables, a view of the horse path and the TV's for viewing the races. We left our stuff then headed to downtown Saratoga for a nice breakfast at Common Grounds(coffee shop). It was a nice day. Isaac intently watched the horses as they past. There was no rain...but it was SUPER HOT!!! The only cool place to nurse the baby was at first aid.

(Aunt Laura...Isaac's earth day onies finally fits him!)

Bellevue Support Group

Before I had a baby, I never really thought that the hospital that I delieverd at would be a big deal. I just assumed that I would go where my doctor went. Well, a while back Bellevue Hospital got a lot of press time because "they" were trying to close it down. My couriostiy was peaked, I googled it.

"Since the founding of Bellevue more than 75 years ago, our sincere goal is to make the birth of your baby an experience that will create wonderful memories for you and your family. We create a safe and personal environment of support for you as you welcome your new baby into the world.

Bellevue offers you a comfortable, home-like environment without sacrificing immediate access to medical technology. Mothers go through labor, give birth, and bond with their newborns in one comfortable suite. Family members and friends are encouraged to participate and offer support in the birth experience. What makes a birth special can be different for each family and for that reason we encourage you to share your vision with us so we can personalize your experience."

This sounded good to me...instead of finding a doctor and going to their hospital, I found a hospital and then a doctor that would deliever there.

Bellevue ended up being part of a wonderful experience. I can't thank the people that cared for me and my baby enough. An additional benefit that Bellevue offers is a breastfeeding support group. I have been going with Isaac the second and fourth Tuesday of every month since he was born. I have met lets of babies and mommies at this group. There is a core group of moms who now do outings in addition to the nursing group. Here is a photo from the last meeting that I attended.

New Labels

Here are my new labels in use. Last night I whipped up a big batch of carrots. Now when pulling an orange jar out of the freezer, I'll know if its carrots or sweet potatoes. I downloaded the template with the blocks from Avery.com (the brand of labels I had). They have tons of design options: christmas; birthday; wedding; graduation;etc.


Isaac helping himself to dinner.

Seven Months!!!

Seven months ago today we met Isaac Francis Zima. This last months brought on a ton of change. He has teeth. He met Mickey Mouse for the first time. He is eating(and LOVING)solid food. He went swimming for the first time. He got cuter. The list could go on. I am looking forward to everything that month eight brings!!!




I made labels to put on the jars of baby food that I make.

Bath time ...pool time...

Isaac is sitting up now, so this morning I gave him a bath in the kitchen sink. As you can tell from the picture, he enjoyed himself.
Adam has been itching to take Isaac in the pool. Tonight, we set up a small pool in on our yard. The water was a bit cool, but it was the bugs that cut pooltime short. Pooltime was relocated to the bathtub!

new pictures!

A little outdoor fun...this kid to too CUTE!!!




Isaac is his big boy car seat.
Baby food, baby food and more baby food.
Eagerly awaiting his next meal.
You can kinda see his new little tooth.
I love this face!!!

Blueberry Festival

On Friday, Isaac and I joined my mother, grandmother, aunt and cousins at the Montrose Blueberry Festival www.montroseblueberryfestival.net We arrived early so we could enjoy the breakfast that was served, pancakes with blueberry syrup(very yummy!). There were lots of activities for children, a book sale, farmer's market(I got a very large and interesting squash) and all different kinds of food made using blueberries.




I know what you are thinking, "what is Isaac wearing?!?!, it was much cooler than I had planned for, so Isaac is had on layers to keep warm.

Isaac is adjusting back to regular life, sleeping in his own bed, etc. His passion in life currently is eating, I swear he has a hollow leg. Here are some pictures of him in his new high chair eating plums...the bottom picture is of his first trip to IKEA(thats where his high chair came from).