Brrrr....

Winter has finally taken over the North Country and Drew Bear is well prepared to handle the cold. He's been trying on all his winter gear and has taken the frosty weather like it was nothing at all. We've seen a few snow flurries already and are waiting for the first big snow, which should be any day now.

So Drew Bear is 8 mths old today! So far he has mastered crawling and is praticing his furniture cruising skills. Mommy thinks he's going to be an early walker and has already started to babyproof the whole house. Other than his new skills, Drew also has 5 whole teeth now!! The top three teeth decided to all come out at the same time so it's been a bit uncomfortable for our bear.

Trying on some winter gear...

Dressed for the cold! Showing off a couple of his pearly whites

Happy Halloween!

Our little stinker!

Teddy checking out the new four legged creature

Happy Halloween from the Sweckers!

Pumpkin carving contest

So Mommy and Daddy decided to have a little pumpkin carving contest on Sunday. Drew Bear got to watch and judge who did the best job. He is being diplomatic and likes both just as much. So, judge for yourself who's got the better pumpkin, Mommy (left) or Daddy (right).

Our most esteemed judge...Drew Bear
Daddy showing off his pumpkin carving skills

Busy little bee

Drew has been quite the busy body these days. He has learned to crawl and pull himself up so he's been busy perfecting his skills. He's also found an interest in Teddy, too bad Teddy doesn't feel the same way about him though.

Here he is following Teddy around...

Helping Mommy with some chores...

Uncle Peter and Aunt Jan's wedding

We were in Dallas this past weekend for Uncle Peter and Aunt Jan's wedding. Drew had a lot of fun hanging out with his little buddies and being a social butterfly at the wedding. He stayed up late almost every night we were there so was in need of some major rest when he came home.

Drew and the boys hanging out Thursday night.

Styling with DaddyAs ringbearerWith Grandpa, Reiken and chu Danny
Congratulations Uncle Peter and Aunt Jan!with Mommy at the reception

Pumpkin Fest

Mommy was finally able to drag Daddy away from all the baseball and football on TV today so Drew Bear could go to a pumpkin patch. Of course it's probably the hottest day (all 83 degrees!) of the fall. Anyway, Drew was able to pick out two whole pumpkins by himself. Here are some pics from our outing...

Drew wasn't too thrilled about being Frankenstein
He wasn't happy about the hot sun either.
Mommy trying to cheer him up.
Daddy wanted a picture by the pigs
Finally in a better mood

Blue Steel

Drew practicing his "look" during his photo op with Mommy.

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.