Sint Maarten

Trey is saying hi from the Caribbean! We learned today that the Dutch side is Sint Maarten and the French side is Saint Martin, so we weren't really saying it right. Oh well. Today we played at the pool with the gorgeous backdrop of the ocean and then went to Philipsburg for shopping and dinner. Tomorrow it's off to the beach!

Pictures Posted!

The pictures from Trey's portrait sitting are posted! The poor baby wasn't feeling himself that day, but there are still some cute shots.

Here is the link: http://smilestore.picturepeople.com/my/images?tk=96558018-8c3c-4536-8aa2-24a99c856e15&CMPN=EmailAlbum

If for some reason that doesn't work, email me at kredwards@fulbright.com and I'll send you a link.

World Traveler

Despite past trips to Austin, Dallas, Virginia, New Jersey, San Francisco, and back to New Jersey and Virginia, Baby Trey officially becomes a world traveler tomorrow when we head to St. Maarten to visit his friends Spence and Everett. Trey is packing all of his resortwear and heading to the airport with passport in hand (or, in Mommy's hand, as the case may be). Stay tuned for a detailed report of Trey's adventures!

(PS - Aunt Kacie came over tonight to play with Trey while Mommy packed his stuff!)

6 1/2 Month Stats

Weight: 17 pounds, 4 ounces (50%)
Length: 26" (45%)
Head: 17 1/8" (30%)

I swear he's weighed over 18 pounds before, but maybe he hasn't been eating as much lately with the ear infection. Still, he's staying on pace with his prior measurements.

Tough little guy

Trey had his 6 month check-up at the doctor's this morning. The doctor confirmed his ear infection (after commenting that the hospital is sometimes a little aggressive with its diagnoses), but then cleared him to take immunizations. So our little guy braved his way through 1 oral dose and 6 shots (5 immunizations + a flu shot). This was on top of a dose of Tylenol and one of his antibiotic this morning. He's being a real trooper today.

Growth stats to be posted shortly...

Separation anxiety

It appears separation anxiety has set in for our little guy. For a couple weeks now, Trey has cried when I pick him up from school, he sees me, and then I walk away to grab his bag. Today he broke down when I left him with Daddy to go run errands, and after Mama C came over to take care of our sick guy, he cried when Daddy left the room. So far he hasn't complained when we leave him at school in the morning, but that may be just around the corner.

Peas and thank you.

Baby Trey had peas today for the very first time. Yes, Sugar, they were organic. No, Mama C, peas do not promote yeast (I don't think). And yes, Ryan, he seemed to like them. He ate about a third of the little carton easily. I'd say that's pretty good for a sick baby's first time eating veggies.

(PS - He also had about 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with milk, courtesy of Mama C. Let's hope the little eater keeps up the good work!)