.cuteness.

It's just a fact. Liam is the cutest baby in the world. I know... Mother's always say that about their children. But, Liam is very cute. And I am entitled to my own opinions right? :) He cracks me up now, because before when I would bring out a camera, he would turn into Stonewall Jackson. Now, he eats it up. Smiling all the time!

The Crib Went Down a Notch!

So, Liam can now pull himself up to a standing position pretty much anywhere where it is stable. This includes his crib. There have been a couple of times where we go in to get him, and he is standing. It scares me! When he stands the top of the crib is at his waist, that scares me even more! I am just so afraid that he is going to fall out! So Deron lowered it today. He can still stand up in it, but now the top of the crib is right under his chin.


This little guy is going to be walking before we know it. He is so independent and just wants to explore and touch everything he can! I am guessing that he will be walking at about 10-11 months, which is right around when I was walking!

Finally, a date night

Deron and I had a little date night on Saturday. This is was MUCH needed date night. I think the last one we had was for our anniversary in June. We went to dinner at the Macaroni Grill, then did a little shopping at Cost Plus World Market and Pier 1. It was nice to spend some time together for a couple of hours, and remember what it was like to be a couple. We bought some new decor at Pier 1 for our dining room table. I have had the same stuff on there for 2 years, and kinda wanted a change.

I am very happy with the new look! Just need a couple more stems of flowers and it will be complete.
We also got some very yummy smelling candles too. They have a fall one called latte something.... it's delish! And a spiced pear candle that smells wonderful too! I can't wait to get more. I love this season because of all the wonderful smells!

Tongue, tongue everywhere!

Liam is re-discovering his tongue. Before it was more like he would stick it out and make raspberries, now he just sticks it out of his mouth. Every picture I take of him has a tongue in it.






We were clapping and saying yeah, and Liam decided to be so excited!


This one was just too cute. We were changing Liam for his bath, and he rolled over and the strap from his clothes was in his mouth. He kinda looks like a super hero!

Attempt #2 at going back to the gym...

I'd hate to say it, but I feel that this blog is going to become a weekly occurrance. I had planned, again, to go to the gym lastnight for step aerobics. But,I was unsuccessful again. I had 3 papers, 6 discussion forums, a quiz, and an exam question that all needed to be completed by 9am today. I had been working on all of them since last Tuesday, and had most of them done, but I didn't feel that it would be right to go to the gym, when I had so much homework still left to complete. Needless to say, I stayed home, ate some pumpkin pie, watched dancing with the stars, and got my homework done at 11:05pm. So, I will try yet again to make it to the gym. I am sure another post about not making it will follow next week!

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

So I waited and waited, but my sister Lisa has not posted anything yet, so I have to because I am so excited. MATT & LISA ARE PREGNANT! I am SOOOOOOO happy for them. I am going to be an auntie again, and I cannot wait. My sister and I are already good friends, but I think that sharing the experience of carrying a child and bringing them into the world can only bring us that much closer. I didn't think that I could be as excited and emotional about someone having a baby, but I am. I cannot wait to meet their little one. I am sad though because she is on the other side of the country. I can only pray that they will get new orders for somewhere closer to CA. We love you Matt & Lisa, and are so excited for you!

8 months already...

Liam is officially 8 months old (well two days ago). I cannot believe the time has flown by so fast. He is such a big boy, and so much fun to be around. I love him more and more every day. Deron and I both agree that our little genius is one in a million, and he is the best gift that God could have ever given us. Here are a few things that Liam is doing now:

-crawling...it was commando style, now he uses his knees and his big toes.
-pulling himself up with the furniture, into the standing position. Yup, we have to lower the crib!
-eating everything!!! he loves pancakes, and cheerios!
-still won't really drink from a sippy cup. he mostly plays with it.
-no teeth yet, but i can feel them coming :(
-yells momma, and whispers papa
-plays the drums
-uses his feet as his second pair of hands
-his security blanket = mommy
-holds his own bottle, finally!
-turns off the lights (he's very good at this)