All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, among other things!

I wonder if Isaac will get his two front teeth in in time for Christmas?  Only time will tell.
Here is a list of things that Isaac needs / wants (he doesn't really need anything) for Christmas:

• Wooden blocks, toys.  (We found great toys at Giggle, or toys called Plan Toys)
• Kids music in Spanish -Cri, Cri, really any Spanish kids cds, also hymns in Spanish.
• Putumayo Kids CDs - they are amazing!!  We don't have any yet.
• Hannah Anderson PJs and solid onesies
• Books in Spanish
• Instruments - Isaac really wants a drum that he can bang on.  Something like 12'' wide that is leather and is not too tall so he can sit and bang.
• Safe Sippy 2 - he needs another sippy cup.
• Bath toys!  He doesn't have any yet, but loves taking baths!
• Pedi ped shoes.  These are really cute shoes and he is almost growing out of his shoes.  Time for some new ones.
• Anything from the store Giggle that is appropriate for his age.  The people that work there are great and everything they have is amazing!!!

Happy Halloween!

Hmm, I can eat like Mommy and Daddy, right?

My two teeth

Isaac is almost 8 Months Old!

Wow, I can't believe how time has flown!  Isaac is almost 8 months old and is about to enter his first holiday season.  I just got great news, I passed my National Board Certification!  That means that my credential is valid in over 40 states, if we were ever to move.  It also means that I worked hard and it paid off.

I am starting a Spanish music class for kids, mostly so Isaac can be exposed to music in Spanish and have fun with other kids.  It is going off to a slow start, but I anticipate more participation after the holidays.  It is really fun for me because I am learning kids songs in Spanish to sing to Isaac and am breaking out my mom's old instruments from when she taught music.

Isaac is growing up so quickly.  He is just about ready to crawl.  He moves from sitting to his front on all fours.  Now he just needs to move!  I heard that babies start crawling backwards, so we are awaiting the backward crawls from our little crab!  Isaac has learned to pull himself up to standing in his crib.  This was a little bit scary because the crib was at the highest setting, so Jose immediately lowered it.  Now there is no risk of Isaac falling out!

A few days a week after school, I take Isaac to the park.  He loves to play in the sand.  He sits and puts the sand in his hand, lifts his hands up high, and watches the sand fall to the ground.  He loves to be pushed in the swing, and especially play with other kids.  Isaac starts grunting and flapping his arms when other kids his age are around.  He is going to make a lot of friends.

Pictures!

I forgot to mention that Isaac went apple and pumpkin picking. He found a pumpkin that was just his size!

6 & 7 Months Old

Isaac is having so much fun exploring everything!!! He loves to bang and pound, especially on the drum at his music class. He started going to a music class with Jose during the week on Mondays. I have been able to take him twice and love watching him get so excited about singing, shaking shakers, banging on the drum, and playing with his friends! He sprouted 2 new teeth and enjoys chomping on his Sophie the giraffe toy Grandma and Grandpa got for him. Isaac was a caterpillar for Halloween. He dressed up as one of his favorite toys - thank you Auntie Dawn! He had a great time playing with his friends at a Halloween get together. Isaac has started eating solids. Some of his favorites are sweet potatoes and apples. Believe it or not, he actually likes prunes! We will be starting chicken pretty soon. He really loves to make a mess when he eats! Isaac is a happy guy who loves to smile, flirt, and laugh. Isaac and I have enjoyed going to the farmer's market each week to buy his food. I am having fun with a recipe book from Uncle Nathan called Le Petit Appetite.