Great Grandparents

Rowan is lucky to have three great grandmothers and one great grandfather. He hasn't been able to meet Mimi yet, but here are some pictures of his time with Granny, Nonnie and Pappy.

bundled up and ready for bed

Happy Thanksgiving

Rowans first taste of sweet potatoes

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And I just have to put up one more bear picture...

And so that you don't think he never cries...

A Rice Cereal Adventure!

So the little guy is entering into the realm of food at 5 1/2 months old. This week he got his first helpings of rice cereal. Each day has gotten a little bit better, as Rowan takes the spoon better and has been more interested in the cereal as the days have gone on. Although the picture above is cute, the video below documents the end of his first excursion into foods, and well...I think his gags speak for themselves!

Who Knew Pain Could Be So Funny?

Interestingly enough, Rowan finds certain words funnier than others. After accidentally smacking Shey one evening, Shey playfully said "ouch" and then Rowan died laughing. Apparently he finds pain amusing? Well, one evening, Shey kept saying the word "ouch" and you get to see Rowan laughing it up.

Playin' in My Crib and Feet Talkin'

Rowan has started to really develop a personality. He is so much fun and makes us laugh all the time. In these videos you can hear him making funny noises as he watches his mobile and starts practicing his kicks for soccer. In the second video, you can see that he has begun to enjoy his recent discovery of his feet. He has yet to get his toes into his mouth...but he is trying, and trying hard. Shey said he got his socks into his mouth today, and I think with just a little more flexibility those toes are as good as slobbered.

Kristen Gardner Photography

Shey, Rowan and I are lucky to have two close friends who are both amazing photographers (Kristen and Lashelle) and we couldn't be more thankful to have them both there to help us document Rowan's life. I missed the latest photo shoot of Rowan, but there are some great shots that Kristen got with Shey and Rowan that are just amazing. Shey has already posted a few, but I thought I'd post a few more pictures for the family. Thanks, it is awesome to have friends close by that are such great artists and who do such an amazing job. I'm not sure if either Kristen or Lashelle have any spots available for portrait sessions before Christmas...but if you are looking for an amazing photographer, be sure to check out their websites (Kristen Gardner Photography and Lashelle Chappell Photography) and sign up for a shoot today!

Rowan finds his feet

Vote for Rowan

So my mom entered Rowan's picture in a "cute kid" contest and we need your vote. Vote here.
You have to view all the submissions then vote at the end by entering a valid email address. If you have more than one email address you can vote multiple times. Rowan is #16. I apologize to anyone with slow internet like us!

Little Swimmer

I am going to start taking Rowan to the pool, so he can get use to the water and enjoy a new experience. He loves his bath so I am hoping he like the pool as well. Why put a baby in the water so young you ask....well, I come from a family of swimmers. My sister and I could both swim independently before we were 2 I couldn't resist trying on his wetsuit and goggles to get a few photos first though.

5 Months

Rowan is 5 months old today! It's hard to believe how fast the days fly by. It seems like just when you start to get the hang of how things work, things change up on you. But Rowan has been a great little man for us, he's giggling more each day, and has a smile that lights up a room. The pictures aren't great but this is the way it went: Rowan has his hands in his mouth (his new favorite thing), Josh puts them down, Rowan acts dejected, won't smile, and then puts them right back in his mouth. Enjoy some monkey pictures anyway and we'll have to share some more of the great pictures that Kristen took for us soon too!

For Auntie Leah

My good friend Leah bought this cute sweater and hat for Rowan before he was born. I am glad it finally fits! It even has matching socks...too cute. He was more interested in eating it.

My beautiful little boy