just for fun...

Dinner Time

Well, maybe not dinner....but this is a little trick I've been using when it comes to the time I need to prep dinner. Inevitably this time typically falls on the time of day this little guy has had enough but isn't quite ready for bed. So, I have started sticking him in the sink while I make the family meal for the evening. And it's working!! He loves it. And suddenly he's transformed from a very fussy baby to the cutest little boy I have ever laid eyes on.

July's Happenins

Is it just me or did July disappear before our eyes??? It was a fun month watching our little boy discovering all kinds of new things....from foods to playtime there was something new everyday.

I had to throw this pic in....the last week in July our AC went out at the house and we stayed at Paul's parents. All SIX of us!!! This is our little Tiger watching the birdies outside their window.
Thank you Grammy and Grandpa Marling for my 6 month bday presents....I LOVE them!!!

We also joined Auntie Rachel on a trip to Atlanta to pick up her niece and nephew from the Atlanta airport. It was a fun day and Ansel did awesome!!
Waiting for the kiddos to arrive....reading my favorite book....
Getting a little slap happy....

In July Ansel also got really good at sitting up which meant he could take a big boy bath. He loves being able to splash in the water and play with his rubber ducky.

Time to soap up Mommy!!

Off to bed...With Ansel teething he is putting EVERYTHING in his mouth or at least tries....including Daddy's face.

Ansel is loving eating solids.....July was a buffet of new foods. Some that weren't a big hit were peas, avocado, and green beans. Some that he loved apples, carrots, peaches, sweet potatoes, bananas, oatmeal, and rice cereal. Already taking after Daddy.

Dinner Time!!!

Buddies

One of my dearest friends had a little girl just a couple of months after me. Sweet little Karis got to spend an afternoon at our house this week. It was the first time I could see the stark contrast between boys and girls. Well, not to mention I think Ansel was trying to impress her....

Getting ready to watch a movie....

Ansel hasn't quite learned about boundaries...

Becoming a Big Boy

Our little boy is growing up. I can officially say he really isn't much of a baby anymore. This is a fun new season. Everyday he learns something new. He is sitting up on his own, eating solids, analyzes and determines how to get a toy that is just out of reach. He doesn't even like to be rocked to sleep any more. I swear there are days he looks at me like, "I'm a big boy now, Mommy." Here are a few pics and videos of these sweet milestones.

Baby Jail!!

"Is that what I think it is...."

"It is! It is! I found a tag!!" (I'm not sure why he has an obsession with tags, but he love them)
"I'm helping Mommy."

Peek-a-boo!! Or like we say in the south "Pea Pie!"
"Peas!! Yuck!!"

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...