Baby Food

Mr. Luke is now over 5 months old! I cannot believe how fast the time has gone. He's a happy baby (most of the time) and is happiest when left kicking around on a blanket with a toy or two. He talks to himself often, and Nick and I have a blast translating what he is saying.

The biggest new change in the life of Luke is that he now eats solid foods - and loves them! After receiving a Baby Bullet from my Aunt Renee as a baby gift, I decided to try making my own baby food. I quickly found that I loved this new project! It brings me comfort to know exactly what is going into my baby's mouth. I know he is getting the freshest, healthiest food available.

This summer, Nick and I joined a local CSA and receive fresh produce weekly. I didn't expect to use a lot of the organic, locally grown vegetables to make baby food! What a pleasant surprise.

So far I've made: avocado, peaches, pears, peas, green beans, summer squash, zucchini, rice cereal, carrots, bananas and sweet potatoes!

Here are some of my favorite pictures of my big boy.

Luke's breakfast today? Prunes and applesauce.

Luke eating his first "finger food", a rice cracker.