Photo Shoot, 8 months

Okay, this one is just hilarious. I love you Andrew.

Giddy-up!

Look out cowgirls! This little man is a rootin' tootin' wrangler! We found this cute little horsey at Johnstown Swappers day, a huge flea-market on Labor Day weekend. He can't really sit up on it just yet without help, but so soon he will be rockin' away.

Bathrobe

Andrew just hates getting OUT of the bathtub. So this makes any pictures kinda impossible. But I wanted to capture his cute little ducky bathrobe. He didn't really like the idea so much at first....

but then he calmed down enough to get this cute little shot. Don't worry bub, we will take another bath tomorrow night.

Catawba Island 2011

Will you have freckles, baby boy?

Joshua, Ellianna, and Caleb wanted to building sand castles. They weren't complete with out the "drippy" towers! My legacy will live on....

Andrew loves watching and interacting with his cousins! A good thing, since there are 9 of them, as of now! Here is Josh with Andrew, after he woke up one morning.

Catawba Island 2011

We enjoyed another relaxing and fun vacation at the Hughes' lake cottage on Lake Erie this summer. We couldn't have had more perfect weather. Andrew had his first swim in a BIG lake, and he loved it! Waves would splash in his face, and we would stop and look at him, to see what his reaction would be. Just a huge smile! What a trooper. Our niece Ellianna is shown here, helping Andrew get into his floaty.

Fun in the sun! You love swimming with daddy, Andrew. You hold on tight as he walks out into the waves. I smile and look on as you two giggle and splash together. You are safe in your daddy's arms.

love.

Big boy in a little bucket

I forgot to post these pictures from earlier this summer. It was so hot out, and we didn't have a kiddy pool. Plus, Andrew wasn't sitting up the best, so I thought that this little container would help him sit up, plus cool him off!! Fun immediately ensued.

Aaaaand we almost fell over on this one! Geesh, mommy...what are you thinking? Regained balance in no time though!
Look at those little belly rolls!
Yet again, an almost tip...but Andrew must have really great balance. He stayed this way for a while! We had fun together, none the less. I can't wait for more adventures with this little man. I love you, bubby-do.

7 months! and growing

This photo is a bit late, considering Andrew will be 8 months in a few days! This is one of my favorite little outfits, not to mention the PURDUE sweatshirt! The picture below is a wonderful comparison of the changes Andrew has gone through in the last 5-6 months! We had better be careful to not blink too many times!

2 months

Rubber Ducky, you're the one....i love to chew on!

Bathtime

clean smile

Splashing laughing kicking

bubbles ducky trucks water

wiggling wondering loving

warm soapy

Bathtime

Zucchini Teethers

When times get tough, just chew on a slice of garden fresh zucchini. Everything seems better.



Well, we have survived the first two teeth and all of the drool and chewing that comes with them! And now I think we might have a few teeth up top, gettin' ready to pop through. Hmmm, perhaps I should cut up a few more slices! We love you, Andrew, and all of these new stages we go through together!

Dewart Lake Vacation!

Date night on the Dixie! We enjoyed a dinner at Pie-Eyed Petey's and then a trip around Webster Lake on the oldest working paddleboat in Indiana. That took us back to our beginning as a couple!!! Great memories :) We even drove to the spot where we had our very 1st date! It was on my 21st birthday, so pretty much 8 years ago, to the day! And I love you more than I did the day I married you, Joseph Michael!
What is a vacation at the lake with out a boat ride, and life jackets that are just a bit too big?
hehe...caught you enjoying the morning summer breeze, bubby-do. You love the water and rocks.
What do you see? A boat? A froggy? Daddy fishing? Look at those chubber cheeks...love.
Each morning at the cottage, we would try to go out and sit by the water and enjoy the stillness. This morning, we brewed some yummy coffee, and sat together. Trying to savor these moments, as they pass so quickly. But what an amazing opportunity to slow down and be a family together!
Pier at morning light..
Andrew, you love you wear your hats. This one makes you look like your papa. And that face...lately you have been trying out new expressions....we need to capture your "tooth-bearing" grin here soon...
Oh bubby...thanks for being so laid back and willing to do...just about anything. You loved your first boat ride with mommy and daddy. Grandpa's fishing boat was pretty great to ride around in! Thanks for the life jacket, grandma!
The boys..
We found a neat vintage Tonka jeep at a garage sale, and joe picked it up faster than I could blink! Andrew has taken to it, and for now, loves to chew on the spare tire. I trust that he will become interested in the rest of the truck as time goes on :)

Hopefully you like to wear jeans and sweatshirts as much as we do, Andrew
Wednesday night, we took Andrew out past his bedtime to enjoy some ice cream at Joe's Ice cream in Syracuse, and then visited Oakwood Center. Here is the exact spot where we said "I Do" 6 years ago!! Unfortunately, the hotel is no longer in service, but the area has been kept up due to the community. It was a bit surreal, but fun to bring Andrew to this spot, and think back on that special day when we decided to spend the rest of our lives together. Here's to many many more!
Haha...grinning while you eat your peas. You definitely know when the camera is out, now. Hammin' it up.