New Faces, Rolls, and Sweet Potatoes

Hey, it's me, Rowan again! These past few weeks have been super busy! Life has sure been changing a lot lately. Let me back up a bit and tell you what has been going on the past few weeks.

Mom has been really busy - I have seen her working a lot on school stuff and she has even brought me to her classroom several times. One day I even fell asleep in a crate of pillows! I overheard her say that she is going back to work (I am not sure what that means yet), but I have also met a few new people that Mom says are going to "take care of me." The first person I spent more time with was Grandma Heidi! Mom says she is going to watch me every Friday. This past weekend we even had a super fun Slumber Party with Uncle Drew at their house, so I am comfortable taking naps and playing with her and Grandpa O. :) I love them and can't wait!

The following week, I spent some time with Janna! Her voice is SO familiar, and Mom tells me that it is because I heard it so much when I was in Mom's tummy. :) I like Janna because she makes me smile so much! I am going to her house every Thursday.

The last friend I made was Nanny Kristi! She is a mom of a student at the school Mommy teaches at. (That was a mouthfull!) I spent my first whole day at her house today. I was a little unsure and I just didn't nap like I normally do, but she did so many nice things for me. She even took me for a walk and we saw a mommy and two baby deer!

So, what I am really excited about sharing is that I learned something NEW this week. I can now roll from my back to my tummy with no problem! I think it is funny to roll and see Mommy and Daddy's expression...but they better be careful because I can now move so much more! Watch out! Who knows what is next. :)

Lastly, I have started to eat solid foods! Mom and Dad tried to give me this disgusting rice and oatmeal ceral, but I really hated it. Every time they gave it to me I had a gross look on my face. YUCK! But lately, Mom caught on and gave me something new to try. Sweet Potatoes! I wasn't so sure of them at first, but now I am so excited that I grab for the spoon and try to bring it to my mouth. (Of course, I am not that coordinated and sometimes it ends up on my cheek). Anyway, it is a new milestone for me and I LOVE it!

Again, I know there is more, but I am tired and will write later. :)

~ Baby Rowan (PS- it is my 5 month birthday tomorrow - Cheers to me! )

More Firsts

Last weekend, we took our first family vacation for our anniversary! We cruised up to Victoria on the Clipper and had an absolute blast. :) Rowan was fabulous on the ferry (which is really more like an airplane inside) and made lots of friends. In Victoria, we just spent the weekend walking around and enjoying the sights! Ryan even took Rowan into the pool at the hotel for the first time. He loved it! The markets were fun to walk around, and I found a wooden duck pull toy for Rowan when he is walking. Silly me, however, paid for the duck and walked away without taking it! Thankfully, right before we left we made it back, found the nice old man who made it and caught him just as he was setting up. That duck better be Rowan's favorite toy!

The last evening there, we were laying out on the grass by the Parliament building and more and more people started gathering. It turned out to be the Salute to the Flags ceremony by the cadets! It was great until the 21 gun salute started...I had my hands cupped so tight over the little man's ears, but I ended up having to leave because it was way too loud!

Rowan also found his feet. He is constantly looking at them now and holding them. It makes for some cute pictures! Enjoy!








We also gave the little guy his first taste of rice cereal! Hilarious! He seemed to enjoy it and I can't wait to see how eating goes from here.