Holiday Baby (and the other loves of my life)

How I love the holidays with my sweet boy! So many first-times! Today was Thanksgiving. He was so precious, all dressed-up for the occasion. He had his first Thanksgiving meal and followed it with his first after Thanksgiving nap. I have more to be thankful for this year than ever. And today was one of my best days ever. I got to spend the morning with my sweet girls (Oh! How I love them!), my sweet Hunter and my sweet husband (who was so much help in the kitchen. Thank you, Steve!). Then I got to share the kitchen and my table with my precious, precious sister and her entire family, and with Steve's parents. Though it's really corny, I'll quote my mother (for the second time today) and say that my cup runneth over.

Here are some recent photos of Hunter, and some photos from today.

Toybox Baby

My Precious Halloween Boy!

Aunt Sassy


At the Toys R Us Halloween Parade

One tired little boy with Granddad, Moe and his Momma

Papa the dog and Hunter the tiger


Aunt Jody

A little help with the laundry please

Hunter is growing!

It's been a long time since a new blog has been added, and in that time Hunter has grown and grown and grown! He is now 9 1/2 months old. Summer has passed and with the autumn have come sweet days with Hunter while Kristen is working. He happily jabbers "dadadadada ha ha ha!"-- and when complaining jabbers "MAMAMAMAMAMA!" (which is rare). He works hard at his play and "helps" me with my household tasks. He navigates easily from room to room with great confidence. His interest in books is increasing. He particularly likes his book of family pictures. Hunter goes to school on Wednesdays, so I'm always happy to see him on Thursday mornings!

How I love this boy! He brings such joy to my already joyful and abundant life. Here are a few photos from our simple, yet precious days. (Double-click on the photos for a larger view!)


"Helping" clean the bathroom cabinets





Hunter is intrigued by the washing machine



Hunter and Uncle Howdy


On the way to meet his new teachers


Meeting a new teacher


Oh boy! Friends and toys!


Hunter and his new friends


Learning about the doggy door


Bath time!


Happy, spinach-faced Hunter



Hunter and Granddad


Hunter playing with Papa


Sick Hunter



Messy Hunter



Happy Hunter