Wanna Walk?

I requested something special for my first Mother's Day. Not only did I get a nice card from Preston and a gift certificate to Ann Taylor, but I asked Clint to cook dinner for a week and he obliged! I'm aware that I'll have to return the favor for the other 51 weeks of the year, but have thoroughly enjoyed the pampering. Here's a pic of me and my baby on Mother's Day, a few other random shots of him, and the first rose of the spring that bloomed today in my front yard.

Oh- and Preston took his first official steps today---About 4-5 in a row! Here's a video of him walking with very little assistance.

Wrong side of the crib

SOMEbody woke up on the wrong side of the crib this morning. Moments of temper tantrums followed by smiles make Mommy very confused and a little cranky herself. P was reported as being 'perfect' for Mima yesterday. Where is that perfect baby today?!?! Maybe if he didn't get up at 6AM, everyone would be happier (this is what Morning Marie thinks).

This first video is an example of the mood swings. Notice the part at the end where he pushes the buttons on his toy- he has finally started to figure that out!

This one is some proof that there is no sitting still around here for anyone:

And this is just because.

PS- We got our new car! We will be eating Ramen Noodles and bologna sandwiches for the next five years, but at least we'll have two vehicles.

Busy Week

It was a busy week and will be a busy weekend with car shopping, so here are a few videos to tide you over until I have time to write a real post.

Cinco de Mayo

No mas TequilaThis weekend was the Annual Lund Household Cinco de Mayo celebration. It is a wonderful tradition with delicious food, tasty Mexican beverages, and friends. This year was a little different since there was an abundance of little ones running the show. We couldn't stay as long as we wanted due to P's early bedtime, but had a great time! Here are a few pics from the party.

I got a new hat!

With Mom and Dad

Playing with Jack- I'm trying to steal his shaker.With Ellen- I think she is super sweet!

A short movie of me playing with my party favors at home.

Mr. Wonderful, Lots to Say, and Tickles

A few videos for your weekend enjoyment.

1. I'm trying to train P to be the perfect man. If you listen closely, the toy will tell you what kind of things Mr. Wonderful would say. P thinks he is funny...I think he is a mythical creature.

2. P has started making many new sounds. This morning he had LOTS to say while reading his books to me. It kind-of sounds like "caca". Maybe kids are calling him a caca-poo-poo at daycare? (Kindergarten Cop reference) He also learned how to clap this week, but was camera shy this morning and didn't want to show off his trick.

3. Being silly with Mom at breakfast- I'm tickling his legs. He loves to have his back scratched and be tickled before bedtime now. Giggles and smiles galore!

Great-Grandparents!

Preston's Great-Grandparents came to visit this week on their way home from Vegas. He loved meeting them and wishes they lived closer! Here are a few pics from their visit.

The Whole Crew

Great-Grandma Mossberger kept eating Preston's Cheerios!

Papa Rod gave P his first bite of potato chip...and then he promptly tried to stick his hand in the bag to get more. GREAT.

Video of P being silly with Daddy

Show-off

This is a longer video, but has some funny parts. Repeat about 900 times and this is what our Saturdays are like.

Top ten highlights:

1. babbling

2. rolling around on the floor

3. criusing on furniture

4. looking at his hand like he's never seen it before (this part is my favorite)

5. bending over to pick up a toy while standing up

6. tossing toys- he plays with each one for about 3 seconds

7. crawling over a mountain of toys

8. balancing while standing up without assistance (don't blink or you might miss it- it is toward the end when he crawls to me and stands up)

9. falling

10. drinking from his sippy cup

11 Months

Click on this picture to see the whole album of photos for this month. We hit the 11 month mark today. Hard to believe he is so close to his first birthday already. He is moments away from walking and has gotten better at controlling his walker toys this week. Clapped for the first time the other day and says "mama" and "dada" for everything. (More "dada" than anything else.) He loves to go outside and explore and still can't get enough 'Lil Crunchies. (See video) I swear he would put 15 in his mouth at once if I would give them to him!

Thanks to Erin for my cute new shirt!