Father's Day Photoshoot

Alli Miles (All Smiles Photography)

And like that, 6 months!

Look out, world!  This kid is half a year old today, & he's comin' to getcha!- One...scoot...at a time...

He's gone from "sitting up" like this-

To this-

Of course, there's been plenty of Grandparent time-

And even some time with more distant grandparents!

He's getting even more coordinated with his hands.  It's hilarious sometimes on his changing table- he loves to grab glasses, noses, cheeks, eyes... anything he can get!  This new control with his hands also means that he actually enjoys his toys now.  He especially loves his sun rattle for some reason.

Those hands also help him cope with his teething.  Poor thing- he doesn't have any teeth to show for it, yet, but does have some very bumpy gums.  Sometimes Dane and I will catch him trying to put both fists in his mouth, bless his heart!

He gets plenty of Daddy time- his face just lights up when Dane enters the room.  It's a joy to see.

He's made a few more friends (and he's starting to acknowledge them!)

Other developments this month include the following:

He LOVES to "stand" and "walk" (with a whole lot of help from Mom & Dad!).

He just barely stopped spitting up quite as much (hooray!)

He tried his first bit of banana this past week.  Loved it!

Yep.  We just love our little guy.  Bring on the next six months!

Father's Day

Again, this Father's Day meant a whole lot more to us this year with the little guy.  I am so grateful for the men in my life who have shown me what masculinity is truly all about.

It's not how physically strong, tough, or dashing you are (although my boys do have their fair share of strength and good looks!)  It's not about your golf swing, that collection you've been putting together, or your man cave.

REAL men play make believe games with their kids.  They change diapers.  They love their wives and try to express that to them every day.  REAL mean put the Lord and their families first.