Kumquats and such

As soon as we returned from our Christmas vacation, Reagan started trying to get up on all fours.  She's been fairly successful at mastering that skill and can now move herself backwards in a scooting manner.  We've demonstrated crawling for her and it's fun to watch her little mind work so hard trying to figure out just how to make it happen.  No forward momentum yet, but I believe it's on the horizon.  Here' a few of her trying out her new skill.

On advice from the pediatrician and other mothers, we decided to start Reagan off with a yellow vegetable this past weekend.  If she's anything like her mother, then she's going to love fruits, so we figured that we'd develop her love for veggies first.  We started with squash and will be doing carrots and green beans in the near future.  Although we purchased a couple jars of these stage one veggies, I'm planning to make most of her food, so those blogs will surely follow.  As with the cereal and oatmeal, she loved it:)  Hey, you don't get to be an 18-pound 6-month old without loving some chow!

            Hey, it looks like a delicious sandwich, but it tastes like nothing!  What gives?! You guys wanted me to start exploring...so don't mind me while I check out your camera case.

Tommy was nuzzling her side and she loved it "Holding hands" Hahaha, Tommy, you make me laugh High 5! This paw looks tasty I think I'll give it a try Yup, I guess I AM part Korean:) ***Disclaimer*** I am not teaching my child to eat dog!

The other night, we watched as Reagan scoffed at all her toys and proceeded to play with a tupperware full of walnuts and Jason's water bottle.  Guess we learned what all parents eventually find out:  kids are far more fascinated with real things than they are with their own toys.                     Hmmm....it's my first sippy cup. This is where we discovered she was actually managing to get the water out! I guess it's like a rattle?!

A couple weeks ago, Reagan tried rice cereal for the first time.  We had a great time watching her learn to use the spoon.  She gobbled it right up!  (Hey, you don't get to be an 18-pound 5 month old without loving some chow!)  First bite Daddy feeding Reagan Yummy! Holding her hand to keep it out of the food Ok, well, that didn't work!  Can't have a first eating experience without a little mess, right? Wearing more of it than actually got into her mouth:) Mommy's turn to feed

On Wednesday, January 19th, Tommy, Reagan and I hopped in the car and took off for Charleston, SC to visit my good friend Jen Gaj.  She was kind enough to welcome not only a baby, but a dog into her home - I only travel places where my dog is welcome:).  We had a wonderful time and Jen was a fabulous host.   When we arrived Wednesday afternoon, Jen was still working so we took the opportunity to explore the shopping center where she works.  Reagan and I went to a yoga shop, an outdoor clothing store, a baby clothes store, and a wonderful grocery store called Earth Fare .  I nearly lost track of time while wandering the aisles of a huge, organic, well-stocked market as I've spent the last year an a half at our local Food Lion which leaves the soul wanting... When Jen finished work, we headed to the house she shares with 2 great girls, Lindsey and Alexis: On Thursday, Jen had to work the majority of the day, so Tommy, Reagan and I headed to Folly Beach where I...