Finally, A High Chair!

B-day Dinner @ Epic

Riv has the cutest Smile :)

High chair fun!

I finally got River a high chair. It has been so nice to finally have one! He loves being able to feed himself little puffs off the tray. I had a hard time finding a high chair I actually liked, all of the ones you see now of days are all plastic. I really wanted one that was wood, but crazy enough that is really hard to find. I finally found this one and liked it the best of what I had seen. So, Yay! River has a place to eat :) He is getting to be such a big boy and starting to want to do things independently. He likes feeding himself, trying to walk all alone, and wanting what he wants when he wants it :)
Since I was in Texas for my 26th Birthday, we hadn't celebrated yet. So last night my parents took the family to Epic for my B-day dinner. It was a lot of fun, except that River slept the whole time so when we got home he was ready to get up and play. He was up most of the night not wanting to sleep, so that was pretty tiring! Luckily, I have a great husband who took Riv in the morning and let me sleep :)

It's March, Please be quick Spring!

I'm so glad that the weather has been really quite nice lately. I am really hoping that Spring is right around the corner! Here is River dressed to impress for March :) BTW, River is nearly 10 months and I CANNOT believe that he is only two months away from being 1 year old! Oh my gosh!!! I feel like time is flying by so quickly, my baby is going to be 1 before I know it :( Riv is on the move lately, he cruises everywhere and is so close to walking alone, he even will crawl a little bit but only if it is absolutely required.

Rivette

Yes, I know how messed up this is! But, you have no idea how much River gets called a girl! Seriously, I mean like ALL the time!! It was especially bad in Texas for some reason. I even had a woman at the jewelry show that was admiring him, and someone walked by and said to her "Is this your baby?" She replied "Oh no, I have all boys!" What the heck! He is always decked out in blue...hello! But, I guess it's just because he is pretty, so I guess I will take it as a compliment :) Even after I got back from Texas I was telling Tony how often he was called a girl and right then our waitress came up and was like "She is so cute!" haha! I decided enough is enough and found one of my old baby dresses and dolled River, or should I say Rivette, all up. He actually looked really cute! LOL! Poor River will never forgive me for this one!

Texas and I'm 26!

Visiting with Aunt Brenda

River's Favorite spot in our room, the window looking over the lobby

Oh to sleep like a baby :)

My Dad, Riv and I went to Texas for a Jewelry show at the end of Feb. Well, River did not do as well as he always has on the plane rides. He didn't do horrible just not great. This is the first flight I have had to change a poopy diaper too, how are you supposed to do that in a airplane bathroom?? It was quite difficult! We stayed at a huge hotel called the Gaylord Texan. It was really nice, and River loved it because there were trains in the lobby. We were there for the week of my Birthday, so now I'm officially 26! We were lucky enough to get to visit my aunt Brenda who lives in Arlington. She had never seen River so she was excited to get to see him. We also visited a friend I grew up with, Amanda Garrett, who lives in Mckinney. Texas has very beautiful homes and neighborhoods! I just wish it would have been warm while we were there, but no luck!

1st Steps!!

The boogs and Flowers from Vday

Tony and I spent the whole day the 13th selling roses in front of the store :)
The store had a promo with Roses and we had extra so we sold them, it was so cold!

River looked so cute with the flower! He matched them perfect :)

River walked for the first time by himself yesterday! I was at my Mom's and we stood him up and reached out for him, and presto! Walking baby! My Mom and I both cheered so loud for him that he started to laugh. He kept doing in over and over, walking from my Mom to me. He was so proud of himself. He laughed and smiled the whole time. He is only doing about 5 steps at a time, but I'm sure it is only a matter of time until he is all over the place. :) I tried to get video of him walking really well, but the only video I got was when he was tired and wasn't "performing" as well. Apparently He crawled a little for Tony the day before he walked too, but Tony said he was screaming and crying the whole time. So, I guess he won't be a crawler but a walker. It is so much fun to watch the progress your child makes and to see how happy the are with themselves. I'm so proud of my little cutie! :)

9 Month Stats

Trying to balance his toy on his head.

Playing in the laundry

I can't believe my baby is already nine months old! It really goes by so so fast. I love every minute of it! River is still refusing to crawl, but loves to walk (assisted) and cruise all over furniture. He will just go round and round the coffee table and just laugh. He is really loving the independence it gives him. He also learned how to open drawers and cabinets. He laughs so hard when he gets a drawer or door opened by himself, it is really cute. He has started to eat more normal foods, but is still nursing. I know it is pathetic, but he has just started to sleep in his crib and is doing really well. It definitely helps me sleep better when he is not in the same bed as me. He is not sleeping through the night yet, which I'm hoping will change very soon! He is really getting such a personality and melts everyone he meets with his cute little smile. He is such a happy kid. He's my little babe and I love him!

River's Stats
Length: 28 in. (25%)
Weight: 18 lbs. 6 oz. (10%)
Head Cir: 46.25 cm (75%)

So basically he is a orange on a short toothpick! haha! His length really went down this time. He has been in the 75% and went down to the 25%, the Dr. said it's not a big deal and thinks River will be tall. So we will see if he gets the Feller shorty gene or the Foscarini height, only time will tell.

River is one spoiled Valentine!

River is so loved, Valentines is his holiday I guess! He has two very proud Grandma's. River just got this adorable cookie delivery today from his Grandma Foscarini, he was all about trying to rip it apart :) He was also spoiled by his Grandma Feller who gave him some books, bib, and some toys. He is the best Valentine and I think Grandma's are fighting over who's Valentine he gets to be ;) Not to mention his Mommy wanting him to be her Valentine!! What a loved little boy, he already has all the girls after him ;) Thanks to both Grandma's for the wonderful gifts and Happy Valentines Day to both of you! Love you all!