Teethies!

Check out those 2 new pearly whites!

Our Staycation Vacation

Last week my sister Gabi and my nephew Ian came to visit us for a few days. They were on vacation, so Liam and I went on a staycation and had a great time hanging out and going on lots of fun mini trips around our area. Liam absolutely loved playing with Ian and Ian had a great time with Liam as long as HIS mommy wasn't holding him.

Adventures at the Children's Museum of Virginia

Ian riding on the Police motorcycle

Ian driving the fire truck

Celebrating the 4th of July

Liam chilling in his stroller at Harborfest in downtown Norfolk on the 4th of July!

Rainy Day at the Virginia Aquarium

Liam loved looking in the tanks and had a fun time exploring the aquarium with his daddy.

Fun Times at Water Country USA

Liam and Ian playing in the pool!

Liam loved playing in the pool with mommy!

Trying to keep cool!

Ian playing in the waterfall

On the Move

Just this week Liam has realized that there is a world beyond his blanket or play mat where I set him. Up until just a few days ago he was still not a fan of tummy time and would immediately roll back over as soon as I put him down. Well now he purposefully rolls over to his tummy and the he just keeps right on rolling until he gets where he wants to go.

Check him out! As you can tell, he is going to be doing a lot more than rolling pretty soon.

Let's Do Lunch

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of hanging out for the afternoon with two of my favorite "Ginas" - Kristen and Julie. It was very last minute but it worked out perfectly that Jules was in Chapel Hill for the weekend and I was on my way down to my parent's house in North Carolina. We were all able to rendevous at Kristen's house in Durham for lunch and to celebrate Julie's birthday. The boys were able to nap and play and we were able to hang out and catch up. It had been almost a year since we had all been together so we had lots to talk about.

Here are a couple of pictures from the day:

"Happy Birthday, Aunt Julie! It was so great to meet you!"

"Oh the things I can teach you my little friend!"

"Wait Mom, I thought I was the baby?"

Don't let the picture fool you these two little cuties are double trouble!



"Man, good thing I get to be the big brother!"

Thanks for an awesome afternoon ladies! I really hope we can do it again soon!

Tummy Tub

Check out Liam in his Tummy Tub

My mom and I both saw this on the news in the same week and she surprised me by getting Liam one. I know it is pretty crazy looking but Liam loves it. It keeps him warm all over since the water goes up to his shoulders. It is actually pretty economical too because it uses hardly any water. Rolf upon first glance said, "I could have just bought him a bucket at Lowe's." I think he was just mad he didn't come up with such a good idea!

Lending a Helping Hand

"Mom, if you could just help me open this bag I could eat one of these chips with my gaucamole."

Liam is such a sweet boy he is always trying to help out. He especially likes helping me unload the groceries because there is always something new and exciting for him to get into. I worry sometimes that he doesn't have enough toys but he can be so easily entertained by just a simple plastic cup or a coozy or a plastic hanger why spend the money? Does that make me a bad mom? I hope not!!

Silly Boy....

or should I say silly mommy!

I just hate getting food on his clothes even with a bib on this kid is one messy eater. He eats at least one meal a day in just a diaper. Even messy I still thing he is pretty cute!