Super Baby Food

I wasn't as ambitious as I wouldve liked but this book is awesome for baby food recipes to do at home that are really healthy. Especially when they get into solids etc.

http://www.superbabyfood.com/

From Jennifer: DHA Cereals

After our discussion on baby food I started to do a little research. I had noticed at the store rice and oatmeal cereals for babies with DHA added and wondered if it was really better. Here's a Consumer Reports article on baby food that talks about this issue, organic baby food, etc.:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/eating-and-sleeping/baby-food/baby-food-4-07/overview/0704_baby-food_ov.htm

Baby Photographer List

Looking for a photographer? Here is a list of recommended photographers compiled by the MS moms and their respective comments...


Mary Ann
http://www.barefeet-photography.com
She’s taken my pregnancy portrait and our 2006 Holiday picture we send to our family. Beyond her natural talent for taking great shots, you also get a CD with high resolution images taken at the session included in her fee!

Docuvitae
http://docuvitae.com
She shoots celebrity weddings and does quite a bit of lifestyle work, including documenting children.

Desiree Swanson
www.jillabberton.com
We had good experience with Desiree Swanson. You get a CD with all the images so you can get them developed anywhere and any way you'd like.

Jill Labberton
www.jillabberton.com
Jill Labberton is amazing. She's pricey, but well worth it. She's located in Redmond.

Elisha Rain
http://www.erainimages.com
I highly recommend Elisha Rain. She’s a former doula with such talent for working with new families! She just took our daughter’s six month pictures and they are wonderful. She took newborn, and pregnancy photos for us as well.

Michelle Huenink Photography
www.michellehuenink.com
She’s great – AND you get the CD with all the rights to print on your own.

Amanda Shea
www.amandasheaphotography.com
she is simply wonderful to work with and her photographs are first rate. We have been 100% pleased with everything’s she’s done for us. She’s not the cheapest, but we think the quality of her work is worth it.

Crains
www.crainphotography.com

MeRa Koh Photography
http://www.merakoh.com
MeRa Koh photography is great! A little more expensive but worth every penny in my opinion.

Kristine Anderson Photography
www.kmaphoto.com

Bella Photography
www.bellaphotographynw.com
I really like www.bellaphotographynw.com. You can see other peoples’ proofs on her web page to see if you like her style.

Carmen Chan Photography
http://www.carmenchanphotography.com/

I have personally used Carmen Chan, and she is great. Her price can be a bit more, but she loves kids and will come to your house. Very easy to work with. The only other thing is that you have to purchase the CD seperately if you want all your images. -Maria

Easter!

For any zoo members (Im still looking to see if there are any other fun easter things going on for kids)... BUNNY BOUNCE


Bunny Bounce presented by HomeStreet Bank Saturday, March 22, 2008 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hop, skip and jump to Woodland Park Zoo for the seventh annual Bunny Bounce presented by HomeStreet Bank, featuring amazing egg hunts for children ages 1 to 8, crafts, bunny photos, and eggs-citing zoo programs throughout the day. Space may be limited. Each egg hunt is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Activities are free with zoo admission. Zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round. For more information call 206.548.2500.

The malls have Easter bunny pictures too.