Our Year in Photos

It's been a rough weekend at our house! To start it off, Mason decided to do a forward flip out of his pumkin seat, landing on his forehead on our tile floor...he was a little shaken up but seemed ok after a few minutes! Now he's showing off his 1st ever bruise :( The next day...Jaiden went full-speed running face first into a door frame. Apparently, she misjudged the opening in the door and smacked right into the side of it. As a result, she bruised her nose and chin and busted open her lip. Her mouth gushed blood for several minutes and she was very traumatized!! We are hoping next weekend goes a little better...

Today, we went to lunch with Reanne, Jaiden, and Mammaw! You had a little chicken noodle soup for the first time and LOVED it...

Playing with Daddy and your most favorite toy...Scout!!

Annabelle and Cricket!! Annabelle loves playing with you...she steals your toys any chance she gets, and loves playing tug of war. She is wild and crazy, but fiercely protective of you! Cricket would sit on a blanket beside you all day long if she could. She lays under your highchair begging for any bit of food she can get! Cricket is our calm dog, but she is very aware of everything that happens in the house. Hopefully, these dogs will be with us for many years, and be with you while you grow up :)

It only took 6 1/2 months but we've FINALLY got you sleeping in your own crib...in your own room!! You seem to like it, but we really loved having you next to us in our room... Why do you have to grow up so fast !?!?

I love these hats.....doesn't he just look adorable! Your 6 month check up was today...you have really grown!!  You now weigh 17 lbs 2 oz (50%) and are 27 inches long (75%). Dr. Jim says you are doing great :)

Look...I've got 2 teeth!! Can you see them?? We got your 6 month pictures in the mail today and we love them!! These are a few of our favorites! Mommy's favorite! This blanket was made by your Great Aunt Di - you love to snuggle with it :) He's a cute little owl! Megan made this hat just for you :) Such a happy boy...and you really love being naked!!

Lazy Day and Crazy Hair! You love rocking on this caterpillar - and you think the antennas are the best thing ever!!

Busy day today! We are on our way to Ayreka's and Mandy's baby showers... Soon, you will have new friends to play with :)

Our last night in Cancun... We had a great dinner at Harry's Steakhouse, and we can't wait to come back! Josh had his favorite - steak and lobster - and he loved it! Now to pack up and head home...we miss Mason so much and can't wait to see him :)

Playing in the ocean!! One of Josh's favorite things to do is swim in the ocean :) The water is warm and crystal clear...we can see all the way to the bottom - and the beaches are gorgeous! Ahhh....we love it here!!

Lounging by the pool... I am in full relaxation mode! We have strategically placed ourselves close to the bar...which serves delicious drinks (can you see it behind me)! I think the dirty bananas are A-Mazing :)

Our 1st day at the beach! Josh is enjoying his drink after a swim in the ocean...we are having a great time!

We finally made it!! The weather here is beautiful - sunny and 80! We love our hotel...Fiesta Americana Condesa, and we are so excited to be here in Cancun :)

Well....we're off to Cancun this week. We are really gonna miss this face...can't wait to kiss you when we get back!!

I love my Mommy! Can't you tell... Today, we spent time with family. Elijah was in town and we met Grandma Barbara for lunch! You smiled and laughed at Brian and Megan, and were so happy to see everyone :) You are always smiling :) Everyone comments on how happy and content you are, and we love you so much!!

SPLISH....SPLASH....I WAS TAKING A BATH!! One of your favorite things to do is take a bath.... You splash around kicking your legs, talking and laughing the whole time :)

Do we really have to go to work today?? Let's just stay home and play!

I really really REALLY want this ball! Playing tug of war with Tank....notice the concentration on Mason's face :) Overall, I think Tank won this battle...but soon you WILL be able to beat him!

Playing in your bedroom with Mommy! We are staying inside today....we have 5 inches of snow on the ground! This bookshelf was made by your Great Great Grandpa Mitch. It has been passed down many times and has been in several of your cousins bedrooms, and was also in your Mommy's room! The stuffed animals on this bookshelf were Mommy's when she was a little girl and now you love playing with them :)

Hard at work making babyfood for Mason...tonight was homemade apples :)

Today was Mason's 6 month photoshoot! This picture was taken by Jaiden, age 4! Once the photographer began taking pictures, she jumped up to immediately grab my camera. She took around 20 pictures and most of them were actually really good...she may have found her calling! In my opinion, my son is very photogenic...he smiles whenever the camera is around, which is good because I tend to take his picture daily!! I think the shoot went really well...even though the day ended with Mason pooping and peeing on the photographer's props :) Can't wait to see the pictures!