One Fish, Two Fish...

look at all of the fish!!

We took Owen to the Florida Aquarium yesterday down at the Channelside pier in Tampa. C was skeptical that Owen was going to get anything out of it, but I just knew that the Monster would love watching the fish swimming, looking at the bright colours and getting up close and personal to some interesting creatures.

Boy! Did he ever!

At the Pool

We had a blast today with Owen at the pool. He wasn't too sure what to think at first, and did not like getting knocked over by the jet from the bottom of the pool, but after a quick nap...was ready for round two!

Splash, splash! He seemed to enjoy round two alot more and may have even gone under for a quick second as he toppled over. Thank goodness babies have the instinct to hold their breath!

Here's our day in pictures!

Flying with a Baby

Okay...so....

First plane ride!

Owen did really well on the plane...me...not-so-much. I was so concerned with everyone else on the plane...

Is he being too loud?

Oh no...he's fussing!

What do I do when he needs to have dinner?!

How do we manage Owen and luggage in Orlando?!

Seriously, stressed about everything. Thankfully, C got me calmed down, got Owen down for a nap and we had a really smooth ride!

A few travel tips to any of you who need to fly soon with a baby

- Try and keep them distracted during takeoff and landing...it'll help with the ear issue.

- Our dr. had told us to give him a bottle during both, which we thought was a little much. We stuck with routine, and he did really well.

- If you're feeding solids, and need to do so on a plane

1) yes you can take homemade baby food, just make sure that you tell security when you're going through the checkpoint that you have it in the bag

2) a diaper bag is an allowed extra carry on

3) pre-mixed concentrated formula is your friend - take it out of the diaper bag when you're putting it through the security checkpoint as they'll want to inspect it

4) have one parent hold the kiddo while the other feeds...it works well when there is no high-chair/booster seat!

- Soothers during take off and landing work just as well as bottles. They need the sucking/swallowing to make their ears pop, not the liquid.

- Preboarding is AWESOME! Wow! It makes such a huge difference to get on first and get settled, then get off last and have help from the flight team!

- You can totally grind and pack oatmeal infant cereal (if you make your own) in a small rubbermaid/tupperware container (in a suitcase)! I was unsure that we'd get away with it, but we did! I labelled the top "Infant Oatmeal Cereal" and it was fine!

- You can also pack cans of powdered infant formula, unopened or opened! Again, put it in a suitcase!

Lastly, try and stay calm! It's a huge ordeal, and honestly, Owen didn't know what was going on and didn't seem to care that he woke up on a plane, was carried through two airports, had his dinner up in the air while being held by Daddy, or that the climate was totally different when we got here. They won't know the difference, and I think alot of it has to do with sticking with routine...we haven't wavered once from routine, and he's slept through the night and been a super happy camper since we got here.

Travel safe!

Y3W

Tomorrow is going to be a busy one, so I'm posting Y3W in advance and will wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, especially to those who are having their first Christmas with their kiddo's! May it be merry, and bright!

Today we spent some very special moments with some very important people...My Family!! Owen met his little cousins (Andrew and Ella) for the first time, and the got some snuggles from the Monster

Too bad my kiddo wouldn't look at the camera. Looking good, though, Andrew!

Chillin' out with mommy's cousin, S!



Change of scenery! Hand off to D!

I couldn't resist posting these...they were the first things that I bought Owen when we found out that we were expecting a boy. They barely fit, so it's probably the only time he'll ever wear them..but I love them! He looked like such a little man today...a very loved little man!

Stay Tuned...

I've been avoiding picture posts since Tuesday...

I got my hair all chopped and funky, with my signature red through the bangs and left side, and I want to surprise C's parents when we see them on Saturday....when we arrive in FLORIDA!

Thank goodness! I've had enough of this snow!

I got thinking yesterday while working on some awesome new products for Sweet Stella's, and I have decided to do a board book giveaway in January.

The story will be written just for your kiddo, the papers picked out and approved by you, and the pages embellished with 3dimensional effects and clear photo corners for you to slip in your favourite pictures of family members. Owen's book turned out really beautifully, and I can't wait to share it with you all in the new year.

Until then...stay tuned for....

pictures with my fabulous cousin, S from The Kerr Family!
new hair pictures!
vacation pictures!
Christmas morning pictures and video!
pictures at the aquarium!
playdate pictures with Miss Rylee and her Momma A!
pictures from the zoo!!

We have an action packed vacation lined up, and even a date night at the Habs game for me and C! I will be sure to whip on every once and a while and blog some pictures!!

Meeting Aiden

Well!! Momma T had her baby...and boy...it's a BOY!!

~Aiden David Daniel~

Tonight we spent our little Christmas get-together in the waiting room of the hospital, and nothing could have been sweeter!

Congrats, Family Knopf!! He's perfect!

Owen HATES Apricots!

Owen is NOT a fan of apricots...which sucks because we have about 45 portions left in the freezer! We'll try again tomorrow, and then try mixing with apples and/or oatmeal