Family & Fun

We had a great visit from our brother Cliff and his family.


The kids were loving getting William time.


William has become quite helpful when it comes to getting a clean diaper.


William is quickly learning his way around a blackberry. He actually called his mother while this photo was being taken.

One Friend, Two Meanies

I just had to share this photo of William and Jonas playing. I wish we had a video so you could hear the cute noises they were making together as well.


And finally a picture of the two teeth. It only took 28 shots to capture them (I put a few of the humorous outtakes on here).


(he was not taking this picture himself)



A warning to those teeth:
You are not funny with your sleepless nights and tearful days.
Be very afraid because soon enough you will be mine.
All it will take are a few coins under a pillow to get my mits on you.
I will be plotting until then on what to do to you.
Tell all your friends while they still have a chance to be nice.

more of the same

William finally cut his first tooth last Sunday. It hid until today. I will see if we can get a photo (which is quite difficult) to share.


His Ooloo got him a moose hat (and matching gloves). We think it is adorable, he is still not sure.


Some mommy time



After many hours staring at the mechanism in his swing he has found a work-around. He now slides half of his body out to control when he swings. Soon we will try to use the seatbelt (and there will probably be sad/crying photos to accompany).


Our cats took advantage of the mild weather to hang out in one of our trees.

A vision of things to come

William was wearing a new blue outfit and though it had been washed it left him with some stray blue fuzz. It looked hilariously like armpit hair. His feet were pretty funny too.


Cozied up for a walk.

Thanksgiving

Some of the Thanksgiving crowd.


William got quite a bit of attention.


The boys got to throw the football.


Four generations


There was a lot of napping in addition to eating.


And some serious glamour.

Sofa Time

William loves sitting on his own as if he is an adult.


Wow... pants...

A Couple of Links

Facebook is creepy
Cool kid photography

Another Post?

Yes, two in one week. I can't believe it either.



His unhappy frown about being strapped in a car seat. I am sure we will be seeing some more of this on our 12 hour drive to Little Rock at Christmas.


Our friend Sona stopped in to visit William during one of her East coast jaunts.


He has discovered toys and prefers to throw them on the floor.


The two-headed creature that is seen walking through our neighborhood almost every day (with a hyperactive dog running alongside).


Gratuitous daddy shot

That Sweet Smile

William is all smiles now. His new thing is to stick his tongue out if you do... I will see if we can get a video and post it.

Belated Shoutout to the Grandmothers

As with most things on our blog this should have been posted a while ago.
We wanted to send our deepest thanks to William's Ooloo and Nana for all that they have done for him. His Nana spent countless hours making so many nice things for his nursery like his bedding (bumper pads, sheets, crib skirt) as well as an amazing quilt and matching accessories that make him the most stylin' baby around. (Note: Our crib is round so making anything for it is really difficult). She also made him numerous cute things to wear which you will continue to see posted. His Ooloo stayed with us the first month of his life and spent countless hours doing laundry, dishes, cleaning, vacuuming, making delicious meals, etc., to help keep William's home in order. Any semblance of order in our house in the first few months was due to her tireless efforts to help. She has also selflessly offered to babysit several times so that the new parents could go on dates.
We can't forget his grandfathers Poppy and The Duke for their support, love and willingness to give up many hours with their wives for William. Of course, there are a few photos to go with the shoutout.



With his Ooloo


Perfecting the art of sucking his thumb with his Nana's encouragement


A look at some of his beautiful bedding

It's About Time

I know, it has been a long time since the last post.
We have been taking photos and being slack about sharing.
By now we can all disregard the last post about the Cubs.
William will still be a fan but is learning early what that feels like.






William finally fits into the seersucker suit his Ooloo got for him.


In his adorable raccoon hat his Grandma in Arkansas sent to him.


People are always asking how Mia (the dog) likes having a baby around. She is his biggest fan. When we were taking a while to get out the door and he was hanging out in his car seat, waiting, she pulled her bed up next to him to keep him company.



napping...


With his "other grandmother" Cheryl at her birthday party.


At a party the Jilcott's had for William to welcome him into the family.


With his Ooloo (note the hands, it is one of his new things he does a lot).

Almost There…

The Cubbies won their fourth game in a row today. With the Brewers losing today, we are now 3.5 games up with one week left in the season. (Yes, I should know better than to use a title like that when we haven't yet clinched the division - look what is already on sale) Go Cubbies. It's been 99 years. Let's not make it 100.

UPDATE (9/29/07): Wooooohoooooo!! The Cubs clinched the NL Central last night and are playoff bound!

More about William

More photos of what we have been up to.


I had to share this - I think this is my new favorite photo of the boy. It is during one of his daily playtimes in his crib.



This past Sunday we decided it was time to try out his bumbo since he can hold his head up really well now. He loves it though he is probably not quite old enough for it. He was all smiles since he was able to sit up on his own like a big boy.



William has decided that the lion on his mobile is his favorite. Note the adorable smocked outfit grandma Susan made for him.


She also made him a hat and sweater set that he will grown into. The hat is still really cute even though it doesn't fit yet.


Some quality time with his Poppy.