In May Ansel took his first flight to California. We had a wonderful time visiting with family and friends. We were also there for my brothers wedding. It was a beautiful day and we were so honored to be there to witness such a sacred moment. If you would like to watch a few clips from the wedding you can do that here.
This during our layover in Phoenix. Ansel was a little trooper. Giving the thumbs up....he approves this vacation!!

We weren't at my parents house for two minutes before they placed little bubba in an open top jeep...true Californians!!
Having a little chat with Auntie Steph....I think he was trying to convince her to take him to Disneyland.Chilling out with Grammy....

The Wedding!!

Aren't they cute!!

The Happy Couple!!

Brothers and Sisters (two missing)....

And more siblings....

Honeymooners!!

Love pats from Aunt Joanne
Auntie and Uncle!!

Crashed out after a long week of visiting...

Rice Cereal

We have been having so much fun introducing Ansel to rice cereal. He caught on quickly but as you can see from the pictures and video he isn't quite sure he likes it
(the video is his first experience with cereal)



Uhhh you've got a little something on your face...

"Let me do it Mom!"

"I give up."

Happy Father's Day

Today is a special day. It's Father's Day. Paul's first Father's Day!! We have been been incredibly blessed by the fathers the Lord gave us. Both love the Lord and are committed to being the best Godly example of His love to their families. Paul is following in their footsteps. An AMAZING Dad!! Ansel is surrounded today by fathers who love him well. And one day he will know his Heavenly Father, who will love him perfectly.

New Toys, New Friends

Ansel with Mabel. She and her little sister Eleanor are so sweet with him.

Here is she holding his hand and telling one of the other kids, "this is Baby Ansel!"
He's not sure what to think about this new contraption.

Such a pouty face.
Cat Naps!

Good Morning

Our little guy has the sweetest disposition in the morning. Here's a couple of videos I captured this morning. A little window into our delightful world.

Three Months

I cannot believe how quickly time is flying. Next week our little bubba is going to be four months. How did that happen? Now I know what parents mean when they say, "They grow up so quickly." Here are a few of the latest and greatest. Sorry if I went a little overboard, but I am CRAZY about this guy.

This is the look he makes when he is thinking about how to mimic what you are saying.
He LOVES his fingers, especially that thumb!!

This is how he wakes up every time. Isn't he sweet!!

He loves this little bear.

Grandma Susan's Visit (My Mom)

My Mom has been here (from Cali) for the last nine days helping out with our little bubba, while I wrapped things up at work. It was such a blessing to have her help but even more of a blessing to watch her and Ansel interacting together. He is crazy about her and she....well....I think you know the answer....