Monday, November 14, 2011

Prunes

Another Milestone I forgot yesterday:
-Miles says "Mama" or "Mamamammaammaaa" when he sees me. Best thing ever.

Video of Miles attempting to eat a prune. He really enjoys them.

Yesterday, my friend Colleen and I went for a crazy hard 10 mile run at Chambers Bay. It was really rainy and windy the whole time (my favorite). Miles stayed warm and dry in the stroller thanks to the awesome weather shield. He slept for most of the run, and spent the rest of the time wondering what his crazy mama was doing. :)

Sunday, November 13, 2011

LuxButt organic one size cloth diaper review

I had the opportunity to be a product tester for a new brand of cloth diapers. Here's my review:

100% Canadian designed one-size ORGANIC pocket cloth diapers that are LUXurious, stylish, affordable and best of all EASY TO USE. LUXbutt one-size organic cloth diapers are an adjustable one-size fits most that will fit your baby from newborn to toddler (approx. 8-40lbs). Made with LUXurious 100% certified organic cotton velour and waterproof PUL. LUXbutt diapers are super easy to use and oh so LUXurious on your baby’s butt! Just stuff & snap and you’re good to go!

Features (from their website)
-one size pocket diaper (fits most from newborn to potty training!)
-inside: super soft LUXurious  ORGANIC cotton velour
-super easy – just stuff and snap!
-Place your fav LUXinsert on top of pocket and use as a hybrid system (only changing the insert until the cover is soiled)
-Each diaper comes with a super thirsty LUXhemp insert
-Super wide back elastic to hold in the messiest of messes!
-breathable
-waterproof  PUL outer
-durable snaps (tons of sizing options!)
-modern color collections
-good for day & night use (additional inserts available for heavy wetter’s & night use)
-most of all comfy & super trim fit!

Pros
-Super soft inside of diaper, especially if it goes through the dryer. 
-Absorbent insert (lasts through naps without a problem).
-Very trim fit.
-Huge size range with easy-to-adjust elastic.
-Nice colors (though I would have LOVED a black one...).
-Very large opening to the pocket. Makes stuffing the diaper so easy compared to other brands of pockets we have tried.
-Snaps cross over in the middle, which allows for more variability in the fit.


Cons
-Only comes with one insert. It works well for Miles at almost 19 pounds, but I would like to see how well it fits in the diaper at the smallest end of the size range, or how absorbent it is at the largest end of the size range.
-I couldn't find a guide on where to set the elastic for the appropriate size for Miles, so it was a guessing game. Unfortunately, that led to a leak in the process because the elastic was set a bit large on the legs for the first attempt.
-Price (for me) is a little high ($24.95 Canadian), but the diapers are great.

Pictures








We have used this diaper for almost 3 weeks. Overall, I would recommend it to a friend.

Teeth and scooting

Miles has 2 teeth. It has been a long 2 weeks - sleep is not a priority when Miles is teething! Funny face, but you can see the teeth on the bottom.

Miles also figured out how to scoot forward. He pushes up on his hands, bends one knee, and pushes off the toes of the other foot. He doesn't go very far yet (whew), but he does move an inch or so forward when he does it. He still gets frustrated when the toys are more than an inch out of his reach, so I'm sure he'll figure out how to move more efficiently soon. Here's a top view picture of Miles reaching. I haven't caught him mid-scoot yet.
A few pictures from the last week. Videos to come soon!

Mmmm Dots. 
Obsessed with my feet.


 Peas
Miles looks so grown up in jeans!







Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Play time

Watching the Vikings on Sunday
 Reading his book
 Eating his book
Yelling at his book
All done
 Maybe
Reaching
Adorable
Getting so big!



Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween

Miles enjoyed trick-or-treating. We took him around the mall and our neighborhood of townhomes. My personal favorite were the people at the mall apologizing for having to give Miles bubble gum. You know, because any candy is good for a 6 month old. :)

Ready to go!
At the mall.








Family photo.
 Tired after a long day.
 Jared is proud of Miles and his Halloween candy.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Fall fun and food faces

Miles is napping, so I have some time to add more pictures from the last 2 weeks. We are going trick-or-treating when he wakes up!

Miles loves his new toy.



Mmmm fingers.
 The rings taste good too.
Attempting to steal my coffee.
 Cuddling with mommy
Miles loves prunes.
 Prune face!
Beautiful fall run 
4 pokes at his 6 month appointment

Miles started falling asleep eating one night. Long, but funny.
Miles talking to his bear during his 6 month pictures