Alex is 9 months/ updates and more

I feel like I abandoned this blog ever since I started my photography blog and added a Facebook page for my photography. Check out my photography => BLOG. And Click here to view my Facebook page. Don't forget to click "like" to support my page. I may not be the best photographer but you see all my work in my Facebook page and you can watch me GROW as a photographer. This is my new photography website www.srs-photography.com and I just love it!!! It took 2 weeks to finish this website but it's worth it!

Anyway, so much about photography. Here are the latest news for this Month and a little update from last month's happenings...

-For halloween, he was a pirate and a monkey. He dressed up a pirate for trunk-or-treat, and a monkey for trick-or-treat. Thanks to my nice co-worker for the pirate costume and Robin for the monkey costume. He was stinkin' cute!

- Alex turns 9 months this month and he got his first haircut since his long hair was covering his beautiful blue-grey eyes. He did fantastic and now I can see his eyes all the time.

- I also made my 1st cherry cheesecake for his 9th month birthday. Thanks to Pete for teaching me how. She's a really good cook and so is her husband Brian. They are giving us a lot of tips and good recipes.

-Alex can now stand up on his own and push his baby walker and his other toys.He loves to crawl a lot though and he's all over the place. He is very curious! His current favorite toys are my pots, spatula, remote control, flip-flops and my piano! (not his small piano) Silly baby!

- He is 32 inches tall at 9 months and weigh 24 lbs. He's chunky and soooo heavy.

-He's a smart baby. Super talkative, active and cheerful. He's always busy. When he's quiet, he's up to something. So yeah, I follow him around like a puppy dog when he's not doing that to me. He's very friendly. Anyone, can hold him. He'll smile and wave a lot. He enjoys the attention.But when he's tired and hungry, Mommy or Daddy is the only one who can hold him.

-He had his first carousel ride with Dad

-He has 8 teeth

-He loves baby einstein show and Elmo

- He wears 18 months clothes and it fits him perfectly. He's kinda big really...

- We had thanksgiving dinner with the family. Alex had his 1st turkey and loved it! He's not a picky eater at all.

-Best of all! He calls "Mama" when he gets hurt or just want some lovin'. He's a love bug. He loves giving me hugs and kisses. It's definitely the best reward any mother could ever ask for from a baby.

Update

I am very busy lately. It's a good thing though. So here are the latest updates with the Schaefers:

- Alex has 4 teeth and he loves repeating animal sounds like dog, cat, owl and cow. So hilarious!

- We officially started our photography business. I already started it before but I got pregnant and then I kinda took it for granted. Now we're back! And this time, we actually have a business plan . . We're still starting but we're getting inquiries and few gigs. We gotta start somewhere right? I am just happy because I still feel like a full time Mom. I have full control with my schedule and feels good. Our studio is still in our basement. We'll rent a place once we're established.

-I am down to 119 lbs which is my ideal weight :) I lost a total of 42 lbs. Yay! Yoga works for me.

-We're enjoying this fall weather

- We're healthy eater and finally stopped buying junk food.

-I love my new calling. I am the primary secretary and I love it!

We're doing good. We're still poor but we're healthy and happy! I will try to update this blog often. It'll be harder now because I have to blogs and a website to update. So anyway, have a happy weekend

My poster for advertisement and calling card

My temporary business card :)

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8 months old

He's 8 months and he's a big, heavy baby. Alex is always the center of attention where ever we go. We took him to the park the other day he started waving and smiling to all the strangers there. He knows how make friends now. I also saw him flirting to a cute baby girl this week at story time. It was so funny!

He's a smart kid and very attentive. I started teaching baby sign language so we can communicate better and there will be no frustrations. He knows how to sign when he wants to eat. I'm teaching him how to sign "thank you" and " I love you". Still working on that.

He loves to eat! He drinks less milk now. He eats three times a day and his favorites are: green beens, carrots and squash. He's not a picky eater and I am happy that he loves vegetables and he'll eat any kind.

He's into books now. I borrow different kinds of board books each week. He loves bed time stories and church songs from primary.

He's also totally obsess with baby Einstein DVDs. He loves classical music and those funny puppets.

We are totally in-love with him. He is very sweet and loving baby. He's sweet personally is already showing. How lucky we are.

Wish list

This coat is on my wish list for my birthday. It'll be in 2 months. I love this coat. It's stylish and elegant.

How Do I Love Thee?

A very inspiring video. I love watching this over and over again. Elder Holland is amazing! I met him in person back in 2007 after our temple session in Salt Lake temple. We had a short conversation with him and it was an honor. We asked him some questions and He answered all of it with a smile on his face. He's really handsome!

He also advised us to always pray together and continue to go to the temple regularly. He is truly a man of God I felt his sweet spirit. He gave me a big hug and it was a Joy beyond compare. I hope to see him again in person someday. He may not remember me but I will always cherish our moments with him.

Having fun at the park

He loves water parks, pool and fountains. He's always curious. He actually got upset when we had to leave the park. He wanted to play with the water. I just hope the weather is perfect everyday. I'm pretty sure Alex will miss playing outdoor this winter. If only we can move to hawaii for the winter and come back when it's spring. Sometimes, I wish money grows on tree. Oh well, I am content with our simple life. I just wish we can skip winter...just saying.

Story time and play time

Alex loves story time, and play time with his new friends in the library. He also enjoys singing time. His teacher is so good. I just love her voice and the way she reads and interacts with children.Very impressive! Alex was very attentive. He's the youngest in the group but he's more attentive than most of the kids. I guess because he loves books. He's a little bookworm. Every night before bedtime, we read 3- 5 board books before we give him his bottle. And then I sing a few song before I put him in his crib. His Daddy would also do that same routine when he's off from work.

Isaac joined us at story time for the first time, that's why I got a couple of pictures during playtime. We also did craft as a family. Alex tried to help by reaching the glue and attempted to eat it :) Alex had a blast! He's very social! He'll wave and smile to anyone. He's a delight!!!!

The parachute game was a hit!

Singing ABC's with new friends

where can i turn for peace

My arrangement of "Where can I turn for peace" I arranged it back in 2007. This is one of my favorite Hymns on my mission and played it a couple of times accompanied by my companion. Just want to share this. Happy Sabbath! God bless...

Watching Baby Einstein

So I bought a Baby einstein Worlds of Color dvd from amazon for $7 . It's a used one. You can get some really good brain developmental DVD's from Amazon for a very good price. $7 DVD +$2 shipping = PRICELESS. Just watching my son enjoying his new favorite show is definitely priceless.

APPLES! APPLES! APPLES!

Ready to pick his first apple

Family apple

Almost son...

Our family picture. Alex is totally ignoring the camera. He's just so curios!

It is our family tradition to pick apples every year. This year, it's Alex's first time. He was confused at first but he had a blast! He was so curios and really examined an apple tree filled with red, juicy and sweet fruits! He even helped us picked some apples! He did really great. Now my next step is to make some homemade apple crisp and apple pie. I also need to make some homemade apple sauce for Alex. I need to learn that.Wish me luck! Did I say I LOVE Fall? I think it's my favorite time of the year.

Family Pictures Fall 2010

More to come...

Alex's version of "BEBOT" by: Black-eyed peas

I think he's going to be a dancer someday :) He's actually not feeling so good when I took this video because he's teething. But whenever I turn on a dance music, it cheers him up. Enjoy this video!


Song: BEBOT
Artist: Black-eyed-peas

Alex tells a secret about his Dad

He's SOOOOOO FUNNY!

I miss my baby bump :)

This week, we heard a wonderful news! My sister-in-law is pregnant and she's due in spring! We are so excited and happy! Alex is going to have a new cousin and playmate. Another Schaefer baby! YAY!

Then, I started browsing my pregnant pictures! I realized that I kind of miss being pregnant. I miss those back rubs every night before I go to bed, and those foot massages from my loving husband. I also miss the breakfast in bed everyday! ( yeah! I was such a princess and a diva! No wonder I gained so much weight. My thigh and butt got so huge!Hah!) I also miss those baby kicks and hiccups in my belly. I miss pigging out and not worry about gaining weight.Good times!

But what I don't miss being pregnant, is looking at the scale and be horrified... :) leg cramps, trip to the bathroom every 5 minutes, sleepless nights, my big face , big butt and thigh, mood swings and swollen feet.

But then, I don't mind going through that phase again because it's so worth it! Despite of all the hardships and adjustments during pregnancy, I was a happy pregnant lady and I felt beautiful and special! My husband made it easy for me. He's very supportive and loving.

I would love to have a baby bump again. We once decided that when I'm back to my pre-preggo weight, we'll try another one. I thought it will take a year or so to lose all the extra weight ,but it took a little over 6 months. Honestly, we cannot afford another baby any time soon. For now, we will enjoy our Alex boy and shower him with love.

My little bookworm

He's really into books! His favorites are the "touch and feel" kind of books. He enjoys turning the pages and sometimes would pretend that he's reading it. He'll say "dadadadadada", then turn the page and starts saying "bababababa". It's so freakin' cute. I tried taking a video but then he decided he wants to play with my camera instead. I'll try again if I get lucky.

Latest pictures!

These pictures were taken yesterday. These were his last gummy smiles. Today, his first tooth came out. He's a little grumpy but he's still fun and playful.

My curious boy

It's finally time to child proof the entire house. This boy is already crawling and just so curious. His latest obsession is my iphone, our kitchen cabinets and drawers. He will definitely be upset when he finds out that he can't open anything. I love this little guy. I am just so proud to be his Mom even though he's keeping me busy all day long.

41 lbs!

So I lost a total of 41 lbs in 7 months. Last month, I lost a total of 10 pounds by totally changing my eating habit, and working out more by keeping myself active. I eat rice like 3-7 times a week now. I eat steamed veggies instead of rice. It was boring at first but I love it now! It's weird because I grew up eating 2-3 servings per day. I was surprise that the transition went really well! Also I quit drinking soda. I had a sip today though but I plan to avoid it for good. I'm really not a soda person so it's not going to be an issue.

So anyway, it seemed like it took forever to shed those extra pounds that I gained, but some of my friends were telling me that I lost my pregnancy weight pretty fast. I don't feel that way at all because I have friends who lose all their excess weight in a month or 2... I'm dead serious! In the first place, they only gain weight in their belly. Their arms, legs and face stay small. So not fair! My Mom was exactly that way. After giving birth, she's skinny again in less than an month... plus zero stretch marks. Too bad I did not inherit those good genes :-(

My goal is not to become super skinny like those supermodels. I was once a size 2 and I didn't like that at all. I was slightly underweight and I did not look good in jeans. Not cool! I just want to continue to live a healthy lifestyle, not just for my self, but for my family... because they need me and I want to be there for them.

7 months

I love his shirt!

7 cupcakes to celebrate his 7 month birthday

With his Dad. I bought them a matching shirt. Aren't they cute?

My little munchkin is not so little anymore. He's getting so heavy and active. At 7 months, his favorites and activities are:

-reading books with Mom and Dad and turning the pages

-pulling Mommy's hair whenever he can

-tickle time

-Baby Einstein show (totally obsessed)

-Playing the piano with his hands or feet

- Listening to Mommy's singing voice :)

-He can open and shut his hands when I sing "twinkle, twinkle" or if i just say "open, shut and open, shut"

-bath time

-He loves, carrots, banana and green beans

-He loves outdoor, specially the park

-He can say "Dada" "Baba", "Mama", and "He-yo (hello)" He mumbles a lot

-He loves to crawl like a worm to get his toys

-He loves his baby walker and jumper

-He sleeps 8-10 hours and would only take 2 naps a day. I cant complain cause I sleep good at night

- His favorite person aside from Mom and Dad is his Grandpa Mike :)

- He loves animals and cackles when they make sounds.

We love Alex so much. He's a joy beyond compare. I love being his Mom. He's a beautiful little boy. He's perfect.

Alex is a dog lover

Oh loves dogs. He gets excited! I guess he's a pet lover just like his Dad! In the video is his Uncle Caleb and Petunia, the cute and smart pug.

Alex's daily activities

Good Morning world!

He can hold his bottle now. He completely stopped nursing

Play time with Daddy is always a blast

Playing with his toys with Mom and Dad. He's a busy boy

Walking around the kitchen with his fave car/baby walker

He eats twice a day now. he loves carrots and green beans



He also loves books, flashcards and music. He wants to play all the time when he's awake. I am a busy Mommy and Alex is busy baby. We both enjoy our time together. Life is good my friends!

His favorite!

He totally loves his jumper! We love it to because it wears him out and it's a good baby exercise. Thanks, Aunt Robin for the jumper.

6 months old

Yes! He's half a year old already. It's so hard to believe that he's 6 months old! He's growing way too fast. He's a perfect little boy and i couldn't ask for more. He sleeps through the night since he's a month old. I am talking about 8-9 hours here...even stormy nights and loud thunders. I guess he got it from us because we both love our good night sleep. He got his 6 month shots this week. As usual, he's a trooper. He cried for a 5 seconds and then he's good. He's very healthy and strong. He's also very smart.

He started his 1st solid food last month. He loves it! For now, he's eating gerber rice cereal and then we'll introduce him to veggies next week.

I am just so proud to be his Mom. He's a very happy little boy and very social baby. His laughter melt our hearts. We are definitely keeping him :)

Happy 6 month little guy! We love you so much!