Our Li'l Eight-Month-Old

This past weekend TJ turned eight months old. On Saturday, we spent the day running errands, then went to TJ's friend, Asher's house for pizza on the grill. It was so fun hanging out all the moms from buggy, and TJ had a great time with his buds.

Sunday we watched the Broncos, then went to Daddy's championship baseball game. We were sitting in record heat, so we didn't stay for the whole game. But Daddy did come home with a championship! Monday evening, TJ put on his Poo Dat shirt and watched the Saints game with Daddy. (Well, as much as he could watch until he pooped out at about 7:30.) TJ is still undefeated as a Saints fan, 4-0... Daddy is jealous -- he had to wait 33 years for a championship team! :)

This has been a rough week for our family. My oldest niece passed away suddenly. Her memorial service was this afternoon. While it was a sad day, it was nice to have the whole family together. TJ finally met Mommy's cousins Amy, Alan, Lisa and Matt. TJ loved getting all the attention... go figure!

TJ appears to have recovered from his mild RSV. He finally started to turn the corner after an adjustment at the chiropractor. I was a little nervous getting him adjusted, but he took to it really well. And as soon as he had his adjustment, he no longer needed breathing treatments.

Eight months old means TJ is able to try some new foods and food combinations. This Sunday, I made him chicken, pumpkin, mango and a fruit medley. He wasn't too fond of the chicken the first day, but tonight... he ate it up (and made quite the mess!)

This week is going to be low-key, hopefully. We have no big plans for the weekend... other than football and hopefully another Saints win! Who Dat!

Poo Dat

Mommy & Daddy took their first trip together without TJ. When TJ was born just a few weeks before the Saints' 1st Super Bowl, the deal was Frankie could see the banner drop in the Dome. So, that's what we did. We bought the tickets in April, and finally September 9th came along. We didn't want to go. The day before, TJ was diagnosed with mild RSV and was sent home with a nebulizer. We decided to go to the game, but cut our trip short and come back the very next day. I only cried once on the plane. :) It worked out perfectly, I don't think we could've recovered from two nights on Bourbon Street!

Instead of going to Grandma & Grandpa's, Grandma Reno stayed up here so TJ could be close to the doctor. Grandpa came up to visit, too. TJ did really well with his breathing treatments, but was pretty miserable on Thursday. Turns out... not only was he sick, but he was cutting his first teeth! The bottom two front teeth have started to pop through. So, needless to say, the little guy had a lot going on.

Mommy & Daddy had a lot going on in The Big Easy, too. As soon as we got into town, we checked in... grabbed a beer... met Joey & Tara and headed to the Dome. It was a great time, and we lost our voices before the game even started! :) After the game, we didn't have much gas, but we sucked it up and managed to hit up a few bars on Bourbon Street. :)

The next day, we made sure to get to Port of Call (our favorite restaurant in New Orleans) right as it opened to avoid an hour+ wait. For the first time ever, we got a seat right away. After lunch, we went back to "the scene of the crime" as we like to call it. Frankie proposed to me in front of the cathedral at Jackson's Square. He even remembered the exact spot on the bench where he popped the question. :) Then, it was off to the voodoo shop and Pat O'Brien's for some hurricanes and piano bar sing-a-longs.

Saturday Mommy & TJ spent the entire day together while Daddy was at work. Today, it was all about football... and the Broncos. TJ has two teams thanks to his Daddy and Grandpa. He'll end up with three if his Uncle Justin has anything to do with it! :)

Tomorrow, we celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary. Mommy's friend Jessica is coming to hang out with TJ so we can go to dinner. Other than that, we're hoping for a low-key, healthy week. TJ has responded well to the breathing treatments, and is down to one a day. He's back to his peppy, smiley, raspberry-making self, so that makes us thankful. Can't believe he'll be 8 months old in less than a week!

Busy Boy

TJ has been a very busy boy since the last post... he's been a lot of places and has found himself getting into "trouble" as he gets more mobile. Mommy & Daddy need to start babyproofing the house. And... turning our backs on the little mischief-maker? Unthinkable! A few weekends ago, we helped Mommy's friend and coworker, Kami, celebrate her twins Sam & Lucy. TJ was busy putting the moves on Maddie. She's a few months older, and she was not interested in TJ. He couldn't figure out why! :) TJ is in a phase where he wants EVERYONE to look at him. I have a feeling this "phase" is going to last forever. We were at the car dealership, waiting for the oil to be changed, and TJ took center stage. He made eyes at every woman in the room, and he would look at me with a puzzled look on his face when someone wouldn't smile back. He was quite entertaining for everyone. Grandma Reno & Mommy took TJ to his first trip to the zoo last week! He was a rockstar. He enjoyed watching the giraffes, elephants and the rhino. TJ also rode the carousel with Mommy. This is my favorite ride, and TJ loved it. His little tummy would get tickled and he'd just smile away! It was an awesome moment! :) By the end of the morning, TJ was tuckered out! Last weekend, Daddy went away for a boys' weekend, so TJ and Mommy headed to Grandpa & Grandma Reno's house. TJ LOVED hanging out with his grandparents and Auntie Angie. While we were there... we drove down to Salida so TJ could meet one of Mommy's oldest friends. Poppy & I have been friends since kindergarten, and it was a special moment to have all of our kiddos together.TJ also met some of Grandma's friends. Of course, he was adorable... and entertaining! :) TJ continues to add to his "babble vocabulary." And he's developed a new fondness to grunting, which is hilarious, but scary. Today, while we were driving, it sounded like he was choking... not grunting. When I pulled over and checked on him... he flashed the biggest smile. What a ham! TJ has also has a love for peek-a-boo. Although, he doesn't like it when Mommy does it. A few weeks ago, TJ took the blankie out of my hands and started doing it himself. Now... it always has to be him! Here's a fun video of it!