Movin' and a Shakin'

The BEAUTIFUL bride's cake... The battleship in Mobile... Beth and Bob's Wedding 2009
The newly married... Mr. and Mrs. Finch!
Hanging at LuLu's!

Do you see my tooth?... He has a bottom teethie coming in!!!

Hey mommy... I am HOT!

I like the beach! He loved the waves coming up on his feet!

Daddy and baby enjoying some rays!

This was his favorite spot under the umbrella!

cool dude...

Eating dinner at the wharf... Dad, your fish looks tasty!

Chillin' out in the pool...

Looking at the boats at the Wharf...

Reading my beach book...

"I'm gonna get you, mommy!"

Take 5... for LUNCH! (peas and plums.. yum?)

The gator at Dad's beach house... Happy Birthday, Wesley...

He was opening his bday present... and wasn't sure what it was!

York, Wesley's mom, and I gave him a deep sea and flats fishing trip when we go to Key West in September! He was freaking out!!!!

The sweet cake my mom and step-dad gave Wes..

Sweet kisses

Hey guys...

Looking at himself in the mirror... hilarious!

Getting ready to go to Guy Harvey's restaurant...

FYI -don't waste your $$$$!

My mom (Mae-Mae) and baby in the pool...

He like chewing on his sunglasses better than wearing them...

Happy Birthday Wesley! June 13, 2009

Congratulations Beth and Bob Finch! June 13, 2009

Happy 3 Year Anniversary to us! June 17, 2009

Happy 6 months old, York! June 17, 2009

As you can see... we had a pretty eventful week and weekend. A wedding, birthday, fishing trip, anniversary, etc! We had a fantastic time but are glad to be home. There is something about being back in your own bed! (glorious) To say that going to the beach with a 6 month old is hard... is an understatement! ((you cant help but ask yourself ..."Did I have a vacation?")) Mr. York is cutting a new "pearly white" and it is coming in with vengeance. So between feedings, nap times, swim diapers, sun screening, lugging toys, towels, umbrellas, chairs, etc.. It is a miracle that I got 1 ray of sun! Nonetheless... what an amazing experience! It is so much fun to "swim" with the baby and introduce him to sand, waves, wind, pelicans, and boats. This time is so precious and as you can see I try to capture each moment on film! Sorry for all of the pics! Hope everyone has a great rest of the week and a Happy Father's Day!

xoxo, Evan

Aqua Baby...

He loves to "bite" on the handle!
Sunnin' with Daddy...

Cool shades...

Look at those MUSCLES! HaHa!

Baby and Daddy's pool time turned into nap time!

Mommy and Babies feet...

It was a little cold so York just dangled his feet!

Drying off on the Bull towel! Too Cute!

As you can see, we have been spending alot of time at the pool. York absolutely loves the water. However, he does NOT love getting lathered up with sunscreen. He tries to wiggle away as I (typical new mom) continue to re-apply often! We have found the best baby sunglasses... Thanks to Academy! We have bought sunglasses in the past and they have been too big for little one. But last week we found baby glasses that Velcro around their sweet little heads. ((kinda like goggles)) They are great... he doesn't mind wearing them either. Getting prepared to go to the pool takes as long as our entire stay at the pool. After packing the essentials (diapers/bottle/wipes/change of clothes/paci/swim diapers/etc.) ... you will need baby sunscreen, baby sunglasses, baby towel, baby pool toys ... and of course camera, mommy's pool stuff, and so on! After you get the baby in the car and the 2 other "pool bags"... I need another person to help tote this "stuff" to the pool! As with any other outing (vacation/church/dinner/etc) your baby preparation is the most important! ((I never realized how easy I had it in the past... magazine, towel, sunscreen! DONE)) Now I look like the bag lady with a child hanging off my hip! Oh well... once we get to our destination we are having a blast! KUDOS to all you other mom's who do this daily! I can not imagine having another little one... I will have to grow another set of arms...

**We are headed to the beach next week for a much needed vacation! We are going for several reasons... Fishing trip/Friends Wedding/ Wesley's bday (June 13th)/ 3 Year anniversary (June 17th)! It will be a packed week! While we are gone our little miracle baby will turn 6 months old! Half a year old... where has the time gone? I am trying to cherish each and every moment but I am already forgetting how small, fragile, and dependant this little one once was! ((Ok... so he is not starting kindergarten/ driving a car/ or applying for college)) BUT STILL.. it is bittersweet how quickly he is growing and changing. I held a friends baby (8lbs) last week and literally forgot how to hold such a small baby! I know York was half that size when we brought him home... but it seems like so long ago! York also does NOT like to be "held like a baby". He wants to stand and sit up to see everything... When he's getting sleepy and I get the opportunity to "hold him like a baby" I can hardly put him to bed. I just stare at that sweet child and thank God for allowing me to experience this kind of joy! So all of you NEW NEW mommy's ... hold on to that sweet child tight because at the blink of an eye they will be HALF A YEAR old!

***Happy Birthday Wesley

***Happy HALF Birthday Wesley York

Baby Shenanigans...

"My hair is FINALLY growing back!" "Why does mom dress me up and take pictures?"

"I loving being outside!"

"It's TOO hot out here!"

"I like to eat my bib."

"Hanging in the doorway."

"Get me out of this bouncy seat!!" "I'll give her a smile while I wiggle out of the bottom of this torture device!"

"Yes... I can sit up too!"

"Your funny, mommy!"

"Man these fingers taste GREAT!"

"GAG... Why do I keep doing that?"

"Hey Shiloh... compete with these lips!"

"I love my sweet Caroline!"

"Mommy... how many pictures are enough?"

As you can see our little man is growing BIGGER each and every day. He has also become quite the handful! He has learned "cause and effect" which is good and bad! GOOD: shakes a rattle to hear the noise/kicks his feet to move the bouncy seat... BAD: cry and mommy will come/ throw a fit and mommy will come faster/ pull Shugs ears and watch him disappear!!! He is no longer entertained by watching objects while lying on his back... he wants to be standing or sit up! He is enjoying his walker, jumper, and Bebe pod. He has begun sitting up while leaning over holding himself up (tri-pod)! YAY... it is so cute! He will be sitting on his own in no time! If you can not tell York is a big fan of baby food. He loves bananas which we began this week! It is so much fun watching him "inhale" the food. One of my parenting books states that if you feed your child slowly taking breaks in between bits your child will develop healthy eating habits for life. Well... my child is "his father's son" because if you have ever eaten dinner with Wes and I you know that Wesley is done with his meal and paying the bill before we are on bite number 2!... York is identical! He will NOT let me take a break... I have to have the next bite ready or he is furious! For such a mild mannered child this is pretty funny! The best part of my day is around 8AM when Mr. York decides to grace us with his presence. I go to get him out of the crib and there he is... giving me the most beautiful smile! It melts my heart each day and it certainly makes for a perfect morning! He is on a fantastic schedule and I am truly grateful!

8-8:30AM: wake up (BREAKFAST bottle/cereal)

10AM-12PM: AM nap

12:30PM: LUNCH bottle (baby food)

PLAYTIME

2:30-4:30PM: PM nap

4:30PM: bottle (SNACK)

8:30ish: DINNER bottle (baby food)

NITE NITE

Finally... Wes Time! We have recently gotten on the Netflix bandwagon. We are OBSESSED! I love it! I urge you to indulge if you are not currently a member! It really saves alot of money on rentals and it is perfect for date night with the hubby! ** Just a shameless plug!

Until next time....

5 Months Old

Happy 5 months old little Prince...It was abnormally cold last night as we took our nightly walk... bundled up!

(cute doggy hat)
Sweet face...
Raa-Raa came to hang out!
Visit with MJ.. Center of Attention... ALWAYS!

Sue got him right to sleep...

Sweet Stephanie loves that baby!

Hanging out in the BeBe Pod!

(getting the hang of it)

Holding his brush...

Where did my Paci go?

Mae-Mae gave me a bath!! Happy 5 Months old little man!!

5 month accomplishments: holding head up well, sitting assisted- almost ready to do it alone!, rolling over both ways, laughing OUT loud constantly, holding objects in both hands, chewing on any and every thing!, found hands and feet, doing mini pushups while on stomach, loving EATING carrots, sweet potatoes, and rice cereal, enjoys bouncy seat and walker!!

He is 16 pounds and 26 inches long... we have come a long way!! He is in the 45-50 percentile in both weight and height! YAY! He is so much fun and surprises me daily with something new! Each day is an exciting adventure!

Wanna Porkie...

Look at those sweet pups! Pup #1 Brownie
Pup # 2 Black/ Brown
Pup #3 Black/ White
Tails up like Pomeranians

Do you need a porkie?

These sweet pups are 5 weeks old and need a good home. They are my sisters puppies... their mom, Madie, is a Yorkie and father, Elivis, is a Pomeranian. Both parents are under 6 pounds... so these babies will be SMALL! They are a cute designer breed ... $250.00 for each. They are all female... Let me know if you are interested!

Evan

Ask and you shall receive...

I was asked to show the Man Gown up close...

FRONT

BACK

(Sorry it is so wrinkled!) We are going to have his portrait made in the beautiful gown next week! Congratulations to a childhood friend of mine (Kate) who Welcomed a beautiful little girl into the world yesterday Addison Scott Bell (7 lbs 15 oz 20 inches long). I can't wait to meet her! Hope everyone is having a fantastic week...