Pardon our progress...

We have resized the video of Andrew pulling up. So...if you tried to watch it before and it took too long to load, then try again. We think it will work now! we hope!!

First Time to Pull Up!

Today Andrew pulled up in his crib for the first time! I took a few pictures right when he got on his feet...as you can see, he was SOOOO proud of himself! We also took a video of him... The video is of 2 different times, and Wilson spliced them together. You'll see in the video that Andrew loses his balance at one time, but no worries, it was no big deal to him...he just rebalanced himself and kept right on standing and smiling! Check out the video below.

wagon rides & hammock time

We have loved the wonderful weather these last few days and have spent lots of time outside. Wilson put our hammock out in the backyard and we had some relaxing family time.

watching the puppies run the fence!

just relaxing with Da da da da...

Sara Beth and Andrew had a fun wagon ride together...these are post-ride pictures. Aren't they cute in their hats??!
This first picture is a great one of Andrew's hair - it sticks up a little - and i love it!! We get all kinds of comments on it. The guy at Banana Republic asked me if we "styled" it...he obviously has no baby experience! Who has time or patience to "style" an 8 month old's hair??? I guess there probably is somebody out there who would...but not me!

They are checking each other out!

Checking the mail...

Andrew checks the mail with either me or Wilson everyday...and he loves it! He starts getting excited as we near the mailbox. Then he opens the mailbox - I taught him that several months ago - and now he proceeds to put his hand in the mailbox to pull out the mail! He's quite possessive with whatever he takes out, too. Yesterday, some piece of unimportant mail traveled with us to the mall because he just wouldn't give it up. Hey...whatever works!

You know, I've always loved checking the mail, too, especially when there's "fun" mail!

Wilson snapped this picture of us reading the mail when we got inside yesterday.

Water fun!

It seems as though Andrew is quite a fan of water...

He loves baths, had a great time in the swimming pool on vacation (I need to post those pics), and absolutely loved his first time in his swimming pool/mat. It's the cutest little playmat! Water squirts up from all over the mat - which could scare some little ones, but Andrew loves it. He was trying to grab the little fountains of water. We'll be staying cool with this during the summer!

my sweet blessing

Andrew is such a blessing in my life and I am so thankful God gave him to me.

Here are some pictures from Mother's Day.

after bath...

getting ready for church...

My first trip to the beach!

Andrew's first trip to the beach was in March. It was a little cool and windy so we were bundled up when we went on the beach. Andrew loves being outside and we have no doubt that he'll be a great beach baby...it seems to run in the family anyway...

Look at the cool dudes!

Bathtime is one of Andrew's favorites!! Check out the fun he is having! Notice that with all the bath toys in his tub, he wants to play with a spoon!

Wearing May-May's glasses...

Life is good!

(especially at the beach!)

Andrew at 6 months

Well, life is busy as we all know (especially with a baby!), and I have neglected our blog... I hate to not post some of the pictures we have taken since January, because we have had lots of fun times in the last couple of months. So, in the next few posts, you will see new, old pictures of Andrew and us...if that makes sense!

On March 11, Andrew was 6 months.