Family Drools: Denver Aquarium and Other Days

Last Sunday we took Alex to the Denver Aquarium. I speculated that this would be fun for him because he is so into looking at the dog (and most things in general). He also likes to grab at most everything, but lucky for us, almost everything at the aquarium is behind glass! We did have a nice time. Alex enjoyed looking at all of the fish. I think he was a little overwhelmed/mesmerized, but he didn't work up a fuss at all. I'd say the trip was a success.

Mother and baby behind mother and baby.

I bought a Beaba baby food maker (it steam cooks and purees foods). I pureed some Granny Smith apples for Alex last week. Unfortunately, he made a face and gagged but he did enjoy chewing on the spoon.

I also pureed some carrots for Alex to try. He took one little bite today, gagged, and threw up some milk. So far he's had a banana, apple, and carrots and the banana was the only food that didn't make him gag. We are 1 for 3 I guess, but we'll keep trying.

Alex absolutely loves Yoshi. He thinks this dog is the funniest thing in the World. The other day Yoshi was growling at something outside and Alex just kept giggling at him. I don't think Yoshi is nearly as fond of Alex as Alex is of him, but he tolerates Alex. I think Yoshi might be a little depressed (he doesn't eat nearly as much and we can't give him as much attention as we used to) but I try to show Yoshi that I still love him and I think he and Alex will be the best of friends very soon.