Andra is 5 months old

Happy Birthday Andra!

OK I have been slacking on the blog. I am teaching a new class at UTSA and it is taking what little time I had. Andra was 5 months last weekend. We went out to run some errands and looked at the computer and it said 52 so Andrew just grabbed a sweatshirt. It was not 52 it was colder. Here is Andrew keeping Andra warm.

We let Andra sit in her high chair for the first time on Monday. My mom was in town for a short visit so we could not have Andra on the table in her bouncy seat like we normally do for dinner. She is still a little small for it but it was nice to have her at the table with us instead of on the table. For those who did not know, the high chair was my dads. We had it refinished and now it is Andra’s. She like it

Andra LOVES her Dundee

If Dundee is in the room that is all Andra wants to look at. When we do let him get close, she squeals in delight. He is so good and just takes the love pats and hair pulling that he gets. Remember he is a R. Ridgeback so his hair standing up is always like that.

Andra's new toy

Last week we got Andra an exersaucer. Andrew was concerned she was not ready so we had been putting it off; but at her 4 month appointment the Dr said that it would be fine.
Andra Loves it! Thank you Mom for the outfit, too. Like most of Andra's outfits that are 3-6months the pants are a little too big and the hats are small on her 90% head.

4.5 visit

We went to the Dr on Wednesday for Andra’s 4 month visit. We were a little late because she was 4 months old on Christmas Eve. Anyway , she weighed 12.5 pounds (25%) was 23 ¾ inch tall (50%) and had a head circumference of 16 ¾ inches (90%). She can roll from her belly to her back and her back to her belly, loves her feet and is cutting another tooth. Yes I said another. She lifts that big noggin all the way up and has started to pull her legs under her to rock. I think the extra weeks inside my belly helped. She will also do anything to get to Dundee. He is good and lets her “pet” him and she just squeals in delight. Alley just wants to lick Andra so it is alittle harder to get some "pets" in.

Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a Happy and Safe New Year! We we over to Tim's house for fun with family and friends. We tried to stay till midnight but Andra had different plans. She did not want to sleep in a strange place so we came home at 10:30ish. So I must say kids did not change us to much; we were in bed at midnight; same as last year :)

Here is Andrew getting a "short"story from Jim.


Here is Andra spending time with her Tata.


On Jan. 1st my uncle Amadeo Ortiz got sworn in as Sheriff for Bexar County. We went down to the courthouse for the big event and then out to lunch.
Here is Amanda and Andra before the big event.

Then we had to get a family picture with the new Sheriff.

What Santa brought

Here is Andra in her new swing. She is still a little small for it, hence the head cushion. For those not in Texas, it was 80 degrees out, that is why she is in short sleeves and capri pants in December.

83 in Deceber!

It was 80 something today so we got to wear a great outfit from Scotland. Andrew's aunt Helen sent this very cute knicker outfit so I had to share the picture.

Merry Christmas!

Lost sock and cookies

Today we lost our first sock. I know there are more of this to come but it was the socks that matched one of my favorite outfits for Andra. So Costco or Home Depot got a purple sock with flowers on it :(

Once Andra went down for the night Andrew and I put Christmas music on and made sugar and peanut butter cookies. And no not from a tub, pull out the mixer, add buter, sugar, flour, nutmeg ect . Andrew even had to mix the PB before we put it in the mixer because it was natural PB and all the oil was on top. It was a lot of fun. Next year I can not wait for Andra to be able to help.

Pictures

We had some pictures taken yesterday and this was one of my favorites. Afterwards it was lunch with Katy and Garrett. Then walking around the mall for exercise. It was in the 40's outside, so too cold for Andra to be outside. Today it is in the 50's then by Sat back to 79 or 80! Fun winter in Texas.

best new toy

Raking leaves

Today it was 80 degrees in San Antonio and an absolutely perfect day. We spent part of the day outside doing the yard. I must say Andrew did 90% of the work but with Andra in the baby bjorn I raked some leaves. Andra loved it. She would laugh and squeal in delight. It was so funny.

5 years !!

Five years ago I walked down the aisle and married a man in a skirt and I have never been happier!
Just don’t tell him I called it a skirt and not a kilt.

Dundee vs the window

I came home the other day to find broken glass at the front door. No, no one tried to brake in, Dundee broke out. Ok he did not leave the house but he did break the window “defending” his house from the evil FedEx guy. I am not sure if we will ever get a package from Fed Ex again. What was funny was that when I walked up Alley and Dundee were just sitting behind the broken glass wagging their tails. When I got inside I did find that Dundee had cut himself and there was blood in the front room and down the hallway. He then jumped on our bed and got his wound to stop bleeding. He is fine only limps if he thinks he can get a treat out of it.

Christmas tree shopping

We went Christmas tree shopping today. Yes Andrew is wearing shorts. For those not in San Antonio it was 75 degrees and sunny. We got a great 7ft fraser fur for Andra first Christmas tree.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We went to Jim and Alba’s in Austin for turkey and all the trimmings. It was great fun to see the family. Thank you Aunt Katy for the great Thanksgiving outfit.

Andra is 3 months old!

Andra's baptism

Andra was baptized today. We want to thank everyone who came and especially Mark Phillip and Alma for being her godparents.

Andra rolled over

Andra rolled over yesterday and again today. She rolled from her tummy to her back over her right shoulder and her left!

She has gotten so big

We were trying to get a picture of Andra laying down on Andrew chest to compare it to one we had of her when she was 4 days old but we could not get her to stay still.

She use to fit inside the boppy but not so much anymore. This picture is from last week so she was 11 weeks old.

Family colors

Andra in her clan colors. She was not too happy with the wool.

Busy weekend

We had a fun and busy weekend full of visitors. On Friday we went to lunch and a walk with Judy and Don, my Aunt and Uncle from Illinois. On Saturday Amanda and family, my Mom, Judy and Don and the three of us went to Breckenridge and the Japanese Tea Garden for a picnic and walk. Then on Monday Andrew's Mom and step Dad came in to see Andra as well. It was a great time with everyone. We only wish we would have had more time with everyone.

Happy Halloween

Happy baby

Andra is now smiling in response to us and just about anything else. She is even starting to squeal and giggle. It is great!

Andra loves to be swaddled. We cheat and use swaddles blankets that have velcro to keep her all wrapped up all night.

2 months

Andra is two months old today!

And for her birthday we went to the doctors and she got shots. I think they were as painful for me as they were for her; we both cried. She was fine the rest of the day, as long as you did not press on her legs.


Our little girl now weighs 9 lb 7.5 oz (11%) is 22in long (25%) and has a 16in head (75%).
The cat and both dogs still out weigh Andra. Yes I know, Dundee will out weigh her for a long time.