Drew be doo be doo!

It's been pretty quiet up here in Chi-town, although Drew isn't so quiet these days. He just loves to jabber all day long! Here's just a few things that Drew has been up to the past couple of weeks. He went shopping with Mommy and Daddy on Sunday. He's such an urbanite, he even took the city bus.

During the week he likes to hang with his pal Duncan at daycare.

Drew is really making some progress on his crawling skills. He's got the whole rocking on all fours down, now if only those knees would follow. But in the mean while, he gets around by scooting backwards and spinning on his belly. Just pretend you didn't see all the slobber.

Here he is in his little obstacle course at home.

Shining Star

Well Drew went to see Dr. Hirsh yesterday for his 6 month checkup and the prognosis is good. He is now 17 lbs 13 oz, 26" long and is in the 50th percentile overall. Drew didn't even cry until his third shot and even then, he only cried for literally 5 seconds and started smiling again. Mommy was very proud of him. Dr. Hirsh said that Drew is doing so well he's a star performer!

Relaxing and waiting for Dr. Hirsh

6 months old

Today Drew bear is exactly 6 months old. We can't believe how fast he's growing! We have a visit with Dr. Hirsch tomorrow so Drew can get his updated stats, plus more shots :( Anyway, he's definitely got more personality now. Drew likes to make funny faces and play the staring game with Mommy. He's also quite determined at times, especially when he doesn't want to eat his baby food.

Drew has been quite the jet setter the last few months. So far, he's been on three roundtrip plane rides and by the end of the year he will have a total of 5 under his bib! He's racking up the miles just like Daddy (too bad they don't officially count.) Here are a few pics from his last trip to Dallas and some pics of him just chillin at home.

Trying on his suit for Uncle Peter and Aunt Jan's wedding

Showing Grandma how to play baseball

With Grandma and Grandpa Duong
Lunching with chu Viet and co Trisha
Also co Vicky and co Quyen
Thumbs up with Uncle Vi
Chillin' in his PJ's
What's so funny Drew?
Making faces at Mommy

What has Drew been up to?

Well the past few weeks has been tough for Drew Bear. He caught a cold for the first time a couple of weeks ago and has been trying to recover ever since. Even though he feels better, he is still a bit congested. Mommy also got the bug and is trying to shake the congestion as well. Oddly enough, Daddy is the only one who didn't get sick. Even Teddy is under the weather with an ear infection. Oh well, hopefully we'll build up our immunity before flu season starts. Here are a few pics of Drew the past couple of weeks.

Drew and Daddy enjoying story time together.
How much longer do I have to do tummy time?Hi everyone!

Yummy in my tummy

So Drew Bear is starting to broaden his palate these days. He's getting used to eating cereal, yum yum! Although he's eating pretty well, Mommy thinks he still needs to work on getting most of it in his mouth.

Anyone want a hug?

A day at the park

Since it was such a nice day on Monday, Drew and Mommy decided to go to the park. Drew got to lay under the shade of an acorn tree and ponder all the things that life has to offer.

But then he decided it was better to leave the deep thinking for another time and play instead.

Drew's Florida Vacation

Drew Bear got to visit Grandma and Grandpa Swecker in Fort Lauderdale this past weekend. He got to spend lots of time with Grandma walking around her garden and looking at all the interesting things around the house. He even met Grandma's neighbor, Eileen , who blessed Drew with luck and longevity.

Checking out Grandma's garden

Visiting Eileen with Grandma

Then Drew spent some time enjoying the warm Florida sun. Mommy and Daddy got him a little ducky pool so he could splash around in the water. Drew went to the beach for the first time and the ducky came along so he could stay cool. He loves the water now!

Can someone rub some sunscreen on me please?

Mommy and DrewGoing to the beach, yay!

Our beach setupLife is good!

Drew also got to meet some of Daddy's friends. We had lunch with the Fuentes family and visited the Wilbanks for a little bit.

Sweckers with Jose, Klaudia, Alejandro, and Johanna Fuentes

Daddy and Drew with Chris and Cameron Wilbanks

Drew had an awesome time in Florida and will definitely be back for more!

Water play day

This is how Mommy found Drew today during water play. He was content with relaxing in the shade. He still doesn't like the water much, but he's got all summer to get used to it.

Here comes the baby mobile

I'm a big kid now...

Drew Bear went to see Dr. Hirsch today for his 4 mth checkup. He is now 24 3/4 inches long and 14 lbs 14 oz. According to the doc he is in the 50th percentile of normal growth. Seems like yesterday that he was just born, but he's such a big boy now. He's gonna be off to college before Mommy knows it!

This is Drew today

And here he is at 2 wks

Look what I can do!

Our little Drew Bear has reached another milestone. He learned how to roll over from his back to his stomach yesterday. Well, according to Ms. Peggy at day-care he started doing it yesterday but Mommy just found out about it today. Check out the video to see Drew in action.

Drew's first day at day-care

Drew went to day-care for the very first time today. Mommy is happy to say that he had a great time. Since it's Wednesday, his class got to do water play. They splashed around in little pools and caught some rays. Drew wasn't used to the water so he only got his feet wet. Mommy had a meeting so couldn't be there to take pictures. We'll try to get some next Wednesday. Anyway, Drew made lots of new friends, little Abigail and Pete were really nice. He had such a good time, he was all tuckered out when he got home. Drew got his bottle and was asleep by 7:30 without even a fight. Mommy hopes he'll sleep through the whole night!

Drew's outfit for his first day of "school"

Just a few more pics of Drew

Mommy and Drew relaxing on the couch

Mommy's last week at home

This is Mommy's last week at home with Drew. He'll have to go to daycare next Wednesday while Mommy is at work. Luckily, Mommy will be able to work from home on Mondays and Tuesdays so he'll at least get to spend more time with Mommy.

Anyway, the last three weeks have been super busy and fun for Drew. He had an awesome time meeting all his new friends and family in Texas. Then Daddy came home from Hong Kong and was off from work all last week. So Drew got to spend some quality time catching up with Daddy.

Here are some pics from the last three weeks.

Drew with Grandpa Duong
Drew with Uncle Peter and Aunt Jan
What did I do??
Drew is so cool, he's gotta wear shades
Drew with his new pals Collin (middle) and Reiken (far right)

Mommy with Reiken
Mommy and Drew with (from left) Auntie Bea and Joshua, Auntie Thao and Reiken, and Auntie Stacy and Audrey
Drew with Jen, Lauren, Joey , and Auntie Lesley
Auntie Vicky with Drew
Drew hangin' with his buddy Vincent

Drew with Rob and Heather