Nicknames

When Andrew was born, people asked us what we would call him: Andrew, Andy, Drew? Mary and I figured we'd play it by ear and let people call him what they want. After 6 months, almost everyone calls him Andrew, but his nicknames revolve around Drew: "Drewby", "Drew-Drew", or "Drew-Drew Bean" are the most common. His Michigan cousins simply call him "Baby Andrew".

More cuteness

Not too much to report at the VanderKamp household. I just caught a few more good shots of Andrew that I had to post. He can now roll from his back to his stomach...he has been able to go from his stomach to his back for quite some time. He is also getting close to being able to sit up on his own. Tomorrow he will be six months!

5 months & 2 weeks

Fall has arrived! It's time to bundle up Andrew when we go outside. Initially he doesn't like us putting on all those layers, but he better get used to it! I couldn't help but take a few pictures because I think he looks so cute and like such a big boy in his fall attire.



































Andrew continues to want to put everything in his mouth. It must be his way of getting to know the world around him. In this picture, he tried for quite some time to stick that whole toy in his mouth. It was fun to watch him try.














When giving him a bath the other day, he stole the washcloth from me before I could even use it. He stuck it in his mouth and then went on to play in the tub like it was no big deal. How he makes us laugh!

More Giggles

If you catch him just right, our serious little boy can actually give more than one giggle on camera.

Lions and more

Ryan is a HUGE Detroit Lions fan. So as you can imagine, he has the same hopes for Andrew (poor guy). Sunday was the first Lions game of the year so we put Andrew in his Lions gear and watched the game. He fell asleep half way through :)
















Today was a beautiful day in Michigan! Andrew and I just had to take advantage of it. No playing with the toys indoors...bring the toys outside. As you can see, Andrew loved it!

5 months

Andrew is now 5 months old. I can't believe that we have experienced spring & summer with him, and now comes fall. I'm looking forward to 'throwing' him in a big pile of leaves. Pictures to come :) In the mean time, here are two recent pictures: one showing off his big grin, and the other showing off his big blue eyes.

new toys

We have thoroughly enjoyed watching Andrew grow and learn the past few weeks. 4 months is a really fun age. Lately he has been able to entertain himself more. We have introduced some new toys to him, his favorite being the exer-saucer. He has also been bringing toys up to his mouth to chew on which makes us wonder if new teeth are not far off. And when all else fails, he has his toes...I love that!