It is cold and icy outside so Mark and I are inside again today. Mike is at work and Mark is taking a nap. This picture was taken yesterday. Mark enjoys riding around on Daddy's shoulders.

Mark is starting to try different foods. It is quite a sight to see Mark's facial expression when he tries a new food. He had his first Cheerio over the weekend. He also had some mashed up banana. Mark seems to enjoy playing with the food rather then eating it. (It must be the scientist in him.) Mark is also trying to be more independent. He wants the spoon when I am trying to feed him, so he will grab it and then dump whatever is on the spoon as he is getting the spoon to his mouth. Mealtime is getting messy. I have found that if I use two spoons and give one to Mark then I have more success in getting food into his mouth.

Mark has had a cold, but he is getting better. He slept much better last night and Mommy and Daddy appreciated that!