Six months old

We didn’t make it to Columbia for our Aunt Michelle photo session so these pictures from my phone will have to suffice.  These were taken at Ryan’s uncle’s home in Mauldin, SC.  Such a perfect back drop for my not so perfect photography skills.

Hard to believe it’s been half a year since we met our sweet boy.  He is such a delight.  Always smiling with his wide open gummy grin and his big blue eyes.  He is so fair skinned and has such light hair, still.  I’m wondering if he’ll keep his blue eyes? I sure hope so. Ethan can sit very well on his own.  I know he is thinking, “what else can I do besides sit here?” but just can’t figure out his next trick yet.  Don’t worry buddy, you’ll get there soon enough.  He is eating a variety of food and loves every minute of it.  It’s the cutest thing to watch him eat his puffs right now.  He is also learning to drink from a sippy cup and doing quite well.   Kendall continues to light up his day and can make him smile and laugh so quickly.  I.LOVE.IT!! Sometimes I make Kendall play with him on purpose just so I can see the two of them interact.  Shh!! Nobody tell Kendall.  Although she loves it just the same! We love you so very much sweet boy and I know I will say that to you and your sister more than you will probably want to hear.  You are so laid back and easy going! I’m so glad to be your mom!

Isle of Palms

Michelle and the boys came down from Columbia today to spend a day at the beach.  It was Kendall’s second time on the beach but her first time to really play and get used to the sand and water.  She hung out with Sam under the umbrella for a while until she got used to everything.  Once she explored some more, she was a pro.  You would have thought she had been before.She had so much fun playing in the sand and running through the water.Look at my sweet nephews and their momma! Check out my sister’s beach day blog.These two were too funny to watch.  It was a game of monkey see, monkey do at some points. Kendall had an absolute blast being tossed in the air by daddy.  She went back for more a few times and wore daddy out.  Yes, she looks pretty high but she was in safe hands!I can’t wait for the next trip to the beach.  I know Kendall will run to meet the waves.

Daddy’s Guitar…

Was a hit with our music loving girl. Ryan decided to dust off his guitar case, bring out the guitar and play some music for Kendall and me while we played upstairs. Kendall heard the first strum of the guitar and quickly wanted to try it out for herself. Ryan tuned it up a bit and then let her have a turn. I was impressed with how gentle she was with the strings. She has seen daddy play the guitar a time or two and it didn’t take long for her to understand how to make the music. She even pressed on the chords and used the pick to strum. I shouldn’t be so surprised, this child loves music. Who knows, maybe we have the next Taylor Swift?