They don't make things...

The saying "they don't make things like they used to" has been our household motto over the past week. We have had a new humidifier break, our TV's remote control, Andrew's mobile, and our most recent, the 3 year old 42 inch Plasma TV. UGH! We are frustrated by these things just randomly no longer working, but I think my frustration level increases when I get the details from the manufacture. Our TV is past its' warranty and early estimates are between $400 and $500 to fix. (We could easily buy a brand-new one for just a little more...) Fisher Price is working to fix the mobile (after I paid $11.00 to send it back to them and need to wait 3-6 weeks). Which means Andrew's bedtime routine is a bit harder now... UGH! I just wish that products lasted a reasonable amount of time and fixing things was a bit cheaper! Off to go try and return the humidifier....

Andrew's Antics

The hospital we delivered Andrew at has the most amazing New Moms Connection group. Basically we get together and talk about the realities of motherhood! It's so amazing... Anyways, today Andrew decided to be a major roly poly, but with a goal in mind. He ended up rolling over to the baby girl next to us and grabbed her toy and then rolled back. That was hilarious, but the best part is then later he rolled over and took another toy, which she was able to grab back and then he grabbed it again! Seriously, he is out of control! Greg wondered if I had brought any toys for Andrew, which of course I had, hers just looked a whole lot better :-)

Andrew's First Halloween

What a fun First Halloween! We couldn't pick just one cute outfit, so we had to use all 3!!! He was an adorable Pumpkin, a glow-in-the-dark Skeleton, and a crazy little Monkey!

Since the big U of Oregon game was on we invited Kaye's friend, Brandi and her son Trenton (he's only a month older then Andrew), over to watch the game and handout candy. (Her husband was at the game). We had to get photos of our two little monkeys! So, so much fun!!!

Exersaucer!!!

Tonight we tried Andrew's exersaucer and he LOVES it! WOO HOO! Here is a short video!

Another Lifesaver!

OK, so this will be quick, but I had to share 2 must-have for new parents! First is a battery-operated nasal aspirator with music too! I LOVE IT! It works so well and Andrew doesn't hate it like he did the bulb one! This is our lifesaver. The other item is the crane humidifier. We got the penguin for Andrew and it is amazing. We had previously purchased a much more expensive humidifier and it didn't work well, this one is AMAZING! OK, I will post some fun shots tomorrow! I LOVE FALL!
http://www.gracobaby.com/Search%20Results/Pages/Search.aspx?search=BR140#/1799

Broncos!

Andrew loves to watch football! (OK, so I know that I should be avoiding T.V. for him at all costs, but this was just too darn cute to miss). He sure knows which team to cheer for too!

4 Months!

Andrew went to his four month checkup today! He comes in at a "thriving" 16 pounds 2 ounces. He's 24 1/2 inches long! So far has met ALL of the milestones and most of the "soon-to-come" milestones. He still loves to roll back and forth and grab toys to shove in his mouth! He is sooo much fun! Tomorrow we will post a photo of him! He is our little monkey. We recently got his high chair out (with our brand-new dining room furniture set! Thanks for the early Christmas present mom & dad)! He loves it! He likes to see us while we are eating and does so great! We love our family!