Judson's 4 month Update

Judson Bailey went to see Dr. Mobley yesterday and he is a whopping 17 lbs. 2 oz. 24.5 inches. What a BIG boy! That's how I like babies though.. little chunky monkeys! So cute.

Anyway- Dr. Mobley (who's name always reminds me of Mogley in the Jungle Book) measured the growing hemangioma (strawberry) on Judson Bailey's back. They are keeping an eye on it to make sure it does not grow too rapidly. She advised me that it will start going down in 1-2 years and to not have it lasered or messed with what so ever. My problem with this birth mark is not cosmetic wise.. it's that he seems to be uncomfortable with it. He won't lay to that side of his body, he will not roll over on that side.. I just want to make sure it is not bothering him. I for sure want nature to take it's course and not have it lasered or surgically altered unless absolutely necessary. He was so excited to see the doctor.. he giggled and cooed.. and then he got his shots!! 5 of them!! Poor baby. I almost cried. Poor me.

They tested his vision, hearing, etc. everything is great! Thank you God. He is running a low grade fever today and being slightly quiet, but hopefully he will be feeling hisself tonight when we get home.

Salmon Sistarita :)

Over the past few years, I have acquired the taste for Salmon. Seems like everywhere I go I long for the salmon on the menu. My friends and family pick on me because they can always guess what I am going to order.... SALMON! It is just so yummy, filling, and wonderfully full of nutrients for your body. I leave dinner filling nice, not overstuffed. I told my friend Maranda that it would be so much fun to travel around the world and document my Salmon findings, lol but realistacally I will have to start with here. Below is a list of the places that I have tried Salmon and I have put them in the order of my favorite being #1 down to my not so favorite. You get the picture! Here goes-

1. Harbor Room Resteraunt located in Riverview Plaza Hotel, Mobile, Ala.- Pan seared Salmon with Whipped Cream Potatoes and Lemon infused Olive Oil. Absolutely superb!!!

2. Ruby Tuesday's Asian Glazed Salmon glazed with Peanut-Barbeque sauce and served with steamed broccoli and brown rice pilaf. This sauce is delicious!! I was surprised they were my 2nd favorite! :)

3. Green Street Cafe, Miami, FL- Salmon Penne, Light Cream and Vodka Sauce over Smoked Salmon. Very different BUT very good!

4. The Cheesecake Factory- Herb Crusted Fillet of Salmon with Lemon Sauce and Mashed Potatoes. Such a delight- even though I was sick pregnant with Judson at the time I tried it.

5. Logan's Roadhouse Grilled Salmon served with Garlic-dill sauce. Wonderful, but could do without the dill sauce.

6. Mikato Japanese Steak House, Mobile, Ala.- Hibachi style Salmon with fried rice and veggies. I get this with a side of terriyaki chicken. Love it!!

7. Atlanta Bread Company- Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet served on your choice of bread or salad greens. Nice change!

8. Longhorn Steakhouse- Salmon in secret Bourbon marinade served over seasoned rice. I did not care for this "secret" marinade at all. :(

9. NEXT UP- Olive Garden- Herb Grilled Salmon Filley brushed with Italian Herbs and Extra Virgin Olive oil. Will let you know how it turns out.. you know just in case you love Salmon as much as I do :)

Pacifiers for Chocolate

I had dinner with my good friends Amber and Ms. Kathy last night and we got on the discussion about pacifiers. Although Judson is only 4 months and is a long ways from being winged from his paci... we were talking about how to get kids to stop using their much desired friend. At my house we call it a pap.. so I'm just going to start calling it a pap on here.. lol
Alot of you have probably already heard of this, but I had not and thought it was the cutest idea.
Ms. Kathy told me her neighbor was trying to get her kids to stop taking a pap so she told them that they could trade their paps for chocolate at the store. So, the kids decided they would rather have chocolate than their paps and she took them up to the Counry Corner (yes.. we have a local gas station called that) and informed the cashier of what she was doing without the kids knowing. They picked out their chocolate candy and placed them and their paps on the counter. The cashier said, "Oh, are you buying chocolate with your paps today?" lol and they answered yes and the mom paid her while the kids walked out the door. So cute! I think I may use lollipops for Judson when the time comes!