ALMOST 1/2 Year OLD

Since Luca knows how to roll over from his back to his tummy like a champion, he's now sleeping on his tummy.

I've started making all his baby food, which is a lot easier than I thought. He's had PEARS, CARROTS, BANANAS, APPLES, and SWEET POTATOES. I'm going to try green beans and peaches this week. He's really a good eater so I don't anticipate any problems.

Luca has his first bad cold but seems to be getting through it. I just heard that kids tend to have 8-10 colds a year. Doesn't that seem high? The good thing is that neither Rob or I caught it!

His newest sound is "HOOOO" which makes him sound like a little owl!

5 months old

His recent stats:
Height: 27-1/2"
Weight: 19 lbs. 8.5 oz.
Head: 43.7 cm (huge brain)
He's off the charts in height and weight still, but the doctor said he's height/weight proportioned.

This week Luca and I started Music Together classes (singing, musical instruments, dancing, moving). He's the youngest in his class, but he loves watching kids, singing and moving. He laughed a lot and vocalized his newest letter..."B"...baaaa uhba.
Yesterday after his doctors appointment we started Luca on carrots. Yummy.

East Coast meets West Coast

Luca took his first airplane trip to CALIFORNIA for Christmas. He was great on the plane both ways and loved meeting a lot of his west coast relatives.

Grandma Barbara saw us off the night before we left and helped Luca open his first Christmas present.

Luca met Aunt Andrea (AnAn), Aunt Meredith (Aunt Mer), Bumpa (Fred), his great-grandfather Ed and great-grandmother Tina, and his doggy Jackson.
He also got to meet the Reisinger's and his new first cousins ONCE removed, Tatum and Drake!! He loved spending time with all of them.
He also met his Aunt Enricka--mommy's friend from high school.

Granzie showed him his first CRAB and cuddled with him as much as she could. Aunties Mer and AnAn both took turns feeding him and snuggling him too.

While we were there Luca MASTERED rolling over from back to tummy, and also making sounds like a native American Indian (if you put your hand to his mouth).

It was a wonderful trip home!

Off to California for Christmas — Peace Out until next year

A few "FIRSTS" and other cute photos

First time in his new HIGH CHAIR (just playing with toys and learning how to sit in it).

First time eating from a spoon. Rice cereal. I think he liked it.

He can't bend his arms in his big orange coat!

Giggling a lot. Such a happy boy!

Baby Sitting Oliver

Luca and I watched Oliver for the afternoon and Jonathan stopped bye and held Luca for the first time!

Santa in Bayside, Queens

Luca met SANTA at the Bayside Terrace Mall and didn't cry. Just looked around and smiled when prompted!

4 months old...drool anyone?

Luca is 4 months (16 weeks old) and 18 lbs. It seems like OVERNIGHT he became more alert and aware. He's grabbing for toys that are put in front of him now. He's also able to immitate you when you stick out your tongue and has given us the raspberries a few times. Still talking a lot and adding new sounds. Really loves sucking on his fingers. AND is now totally distracted while breastfeeding...he sucks, stops, looks at mommy, smiles and then goes back in for more milk. This process is repeated until I basically have had enough. I call it the 5 strikes and your OFF rule. It's very cute!

Lots to be thankful for!

I had a great Thanksgiving weekend, my Daddy was off for 4 days. We had good times at the Malkus' Thanksgiving celebration

If only I were a BLONDE...

13-14 wks.—Hands and Feet

In the past 2 weeks, Luca has discovered his hands and feet and gained enough control to hold a rattle. It's fun to watch him try to get both his hands into his mouth at the same time.


The other photos are of Luca taking a nap in his stoller at the mall. SO PEACEful (see shirt).
and Luca playing with all his toys at tummy time.