Snapshots: A Day in the Life of James (51)

Day 351: July 21

Maybe a golfer?

Day 352: July 22

Eating with a spoon

 

Day 353: July 23

A "practice turkey" dinner at Ixtapa for his birthday in two weeks

Day 354: July 24

Posing with Fr. Driscoll during our house blessing

Day 355: July 25

Playing with toys at the table

Day 356: July 26

Loving the water

Day 357: July 27

Snuggles with mama

For the video this week we have James exploring how to sit in his chair!

 

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We are counting down the days until James turns one! We can't believe how fast this past year has gone. James continues to entertain us all day long. We love how he'll come up and put his head on our lap and snuggle (making snuggle sounds!) and when he sees Frannie he talks to her in a higher pitch of cooing. He finds random things hilarious...when I was trying to kill a wasp inside he burst out laughing and the other day when I was mopping he cracked up too. Of course daddy can make him laugh all the time...those two crazy guys! We love you James!

 

Day 344: July 14

Just chilling with music from Andrew Combs in the car

Day 345: July 15

Outside water play time

Day 346: July 16

Discovered another drawer...

Day 347: July 17

Anniversary celebration at Chappy's: m&m pancakes, yum!

Day 348: July 18

Favorite food at Panera: spinach and artichoke soufflé

Day 349: July 19

Enjoying the Alabama summer

Day 350: July 20 

Rockin' the snack

 

For the video this week we have James throwing the ball!

 

Summer Pool Time

Yesterday we had a ton of fun playing outside. James enjoyed his pool and we got a few cute pictures!

He enjoyed climbing in and out of the pool and after a few face plants he got pretty good at it.

Daddy was working outside in the yard (and keeping an eye on the golf tournament) and we enjoyed keeping him company.

5 Year Anniversary

On Friday we celebrated our five year wedding anniversary! These past five years have been such an adventure and we've loved every day together. To celebrate we went to the zoo and then Tyler and I had a dinner date.

Family time at the zoo

Look at James adoring his daddy...he doesn''t know there is a lion in the background!

Taking a moment to look at the macaws

It was a very hot day at the zoo but we made the most of it and we look forward to going back when James gets older and can enjoy it more!

We had a delicious dinner at Central downtown. We had a cheese plate for an appetizer and I even tried rabbit...Tyler ended up eating it all. But I was okay with that!

Tyler had steak and fries and I had gnocchi with a pesto sauce.

For dessert we shared a snickers bar that was a little too small....I could have eaten a couple but maybe it was a good thing I didn't.

Snickers bar

We are so thankful for our marriage and can't wait to see how the Lord continues to bless us in the upcoming years!

Best Video Ever

If you're in need of a good laugh, watch this! (Have to go online to the blog to watch the video)

I am so thankful for these two! Tyler is such a wonderful husband and father and James brings so much joy to our lives!

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We are getting settled after our travels home from South Dakota and Nebraska.  We miss everyone but it's good to be home. James has another tooth coming in on the bottom and has been a little fussy, but has still been our happy little buddy. He's almost one year old...we can't believe how fast this year has gone!

Day 337: July 7

He looks deep in thought...but he really was just picking his nose

Day 338: July 8

Video chatting with our family in Denver

Day 339: July 9

Snoozing with daddy in the airport

Day 340: July 10

A future soccer player...grandma says a goalie

Day 341: July 11

Loving bath time

Day 342: July 12

Daddy's first indoor soccer game

Day 343: July 13 

Working with mommy in the office

For the video this week we have playtime with Grandpa!

South Dakota

Enjoying a stop at Pactola Lake before going to Keystone

It's been a dream of mine to go back to the Black Hills for the last few years. I can't believe it was six years ago that Tyler and I went...it was the summer before we got married and we had a blast. So it was an overdue trip this summer and we are so thankful that we were able to go! Here are a few more pictures from our week with family in the Hills!

Being silly with daddy

Look at those beautiful blue eyes

Best friends/cousins

Good times with grandpa

We love you grandma and grandpa!

Water play with Aunt Lisa and Uncle Dan

Exploring with cousin Kereyo