Cousin Fun

Linken's cousin and Aunt got to visit with us for a week. We had a lot of fun watching the two interact. Here are a few shots from my camera.

Breakfast time.

Linken caught on pretty quick that he wasn't chewing on real food.

Halle wasn't sure about sharing space with her cousin.

Stuck inside on a rainy day. Sorry no zoo today.

Life wouldn't be complete without the bath time pics with cousins.

Memorial Day

What a weekend! On Saturday Linken got his first tooth and had two friends come over for a kiddy pool party and sprinkler fun. Then on Monday we went to my uncle's house and swam in his pool. Linken loved the warm water and didn't want to come out. Linken even humored us in his new sunglasses, hat and water boat...

(holding on for dear life as his dad pushes him)

Fun in the Sun

Today was a beautiful 80 degree day. Perfect for some photos...

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all you special mothers and soon-to-be mothers!

Some time has past since my last entry so let me give an update.

Linken:
Linken is 31 weeks old (7 months). He weights 16lbs and is growing and developing like a weed! This week he has learned to sit up on his own and roll over. All the poor guy needed was a little extra food. Thank you Liza for your "special mix" because Linken is now able to have a full tummy. He is so much stronger and is filling out. (posting new pics soon)

Troy:
Troy currently has a full-time job that uses both his degree and bi-lingual skills. We are so blessed for him to have a full-time job in this economy. Troy is also in the hiring process with The United States Homeland Security. He has been given a conditional job offer pending a background check, physical exam and fitness test. He will recieve an official offer once he has passed those requirements (within a month or two, hopefully) and head off to the academy for 2.5 months then they will station him somewhere on the southern border. Once a location is established and housing is found, Linken and I will join him in our new home.

Me:
I have finally worked off all the baby weight! Huge success for me. However, my clothes still do not fit like they did before being prego so I still have a lot of work to do... But for now I can celebrate. I spend my days with Linken and am looking for hobbies during my down time. I just finished reading the Twilght saga and enjoyed every minute of each book. I am lucky to have a supportive husband who puts Linken to bed for me twice a week so I can lap swim with my old high school BFF. She also has kids, one boy (12 months) and one girl (3 yr), and they join Linken and I at the pool on Saturdays and visit with during the week. Linken and I also still go to Baby Storytime each week. I have kept to my vegan, organic, no refined sugar lifestyle and am feeling great. I am truly blessed to have a wonderful husband, beautiful son and am the happiest I've ever been in my life.

Choking Hazard

How come I was unaware of an easily accessible choking hazard? I was changing my clothes while Linken laid on my bed and all of a sudden I hear him gagging. I turned around and he has a mouth full of sock. He loves his socks and every opportunity he gets he pulls them off and tries to eat them. Linken now has his socks removed for each nap.

Professional Pics

My cousin came to Oregon last month and took some professional pics of Linken. She is still editing them so we haven't received them but she has posted a few on her blog.

Take a look...

Suggestions needed

Linken went to Wednesday to the doctor for his 6 month check-up and shots. Good news is that he is a healthy and very happy baby. Bad news is that he has lost weight since his 4 month check up. In February he was 13lbs 6oz and 24 5/8 inches long. He is now 12lbs 14oz and 26 inches long. He nurses 6 times/day (3-3.5 hour schedule) and has rice cereal 2 times/day and veggie or fruit puree once a day. He has 2 wet diapers per feeding and empties both breasts at each feeding.

In February, I completely changed my eating habits. I became a vegan (no animal products including dairy and eggs) eliminated all refined sugars and eat organic foods. I take a vitamin B12 and multi-vitamin supplement. I am eating over 2000 calories/day. I have lost 15lbs but it seems that Linken is losing weight as well. The doctor says that my new lifestyle is healthy and good for both Linken and I but may have lowered the caloric value of my milk because I am not consuming animal fat.

Linken sees the doctor again on the 29th of this month to check his weight again. If he hasn't gained any weight or has lost more weight then the doctor will do some blood tests and other tests just to make sure we haven't missed anything.

Does anyone know any other vegan or vegetarian mothers?
Any thoughts or suggestions?