10 Months

Not going to lie I'm at a point where everything I do I think "I can't believe I have a son this old?"  I know he isn't old but he is just growing to fast that I'm in shock at how quick he is catching onto things.  It makes me scared to think we want our kids close together and we have to start talking about when we want another!  (WHAT?!)  Anyways....Liam is my world.  Even on the worst days this guy lifts my mood instantly.  When he is awake and ready to get out in the morning he lets out a quick and happy "ah.....ah.....ah....ah" and since he still hasn't said "mama" I'm starting to think my name is either yaya or ah.  If he wants to be picked up he will cling to my shirt and give me a look like "i'm not letting go, might as well pick me up".  He has 3 teeth on top and 4 on the bottom.  He is the quickest crawler and of course from the most recent post you will see that he just took his first steps.  He loves teasing Josh and I and loves when we say "I'm gonna get you" and he laugh/screams while wildly crawling away.  He is very into balls right now.....baseballs and basketballs and bouncy balls.  And throws them across the room then chases after them.  He has also taken an interest in the wall (Sorry Annie, Cody, Craig, and Lane).  He loves banging his head, hand, or whatever toy is in his hand against it.  If there is music playing he is shaking his hand and arms like crazy (Josh says he got Uncle Chambers rythm).  Oh and since the last time I blogged I went insane and bought an over sized teddy bear that basically completes the life of Liam, Josh, and Hendrix.  All of them have napped on it.  On to the pics....in no order at all...

Pawn Stars.... Vegas

We sent a picture to Josh that said "can we keep him?"

Best Buds

Trying to take a decent picture with Liam

Documenting

I have been meaning to blog lately.  I am putting together a shutterfly book of Liam's first year and it is so helpful to scroll back through the blog and look at quirky things I documented that I had forgotten.  Tonight I had to get on to make sure that I document....LIAM'S FIRST STEPS!  Liam has been standing on his own and acts like he is about to step then chickens out and crawls since he knows it's faster.  We have been encouraging him so much and tonight when Josh got home from work I thought we should give it a try since I've been under the weather and haven't really tried for a few days.  Josh sat on the ground and I sat a few feet away from him making Liam stand up in front of me, it took a few set ups but finally he stepped towards his dad and kept going til he was in his arms!  Josh then turned him around for Liam to come to me and of course he gets down and crawls...I set him up again and he went to Josh.  Luckily on the second try he stepped right to mama into my arms.  Honestly I didn't think it was going to mean so much to me, but to have my babe walk into my arms and be so delighted that we were cheering and clapping was life changing.  Of course none of this was filmed because that was the last thing on my mind.  I will make sure to get some footage of it next time.  Unfortunately Liam came down with the cold I have had the last few days and started getting groggy tonight so it might be a few more days til I see him walk again but I can't wait!!  Josh and I are thrilled and I'm sure soon we will be wishing he wasn't so independent.

9 Months

I have a very good reason for not updating the blog lately...Liam is in such a fun stage I can't stand not being with him every second playing!  I have always enjoyed being a mom but right now I am in love with being a mom so much.  Liam is starting to understand what we are saying to him and starting to respond in his own ways.  When Josh asks "Liam are you ready for a nap?" or "Liam did you poop?" he shakes his head no.  He is worlds fastest crawler and seems to find everything he is not supposed to get in to.  The best part about it is he looks back to make sure I'm watching and gives me a "you can't catch me" look before jetting off.  He is a master ignorer when he is feeling stubborn, and if you really want his attention you are going to really have to work for it.  He loves feeding himself and can now pick things up with his pointer and thumb.  He loves any and all food and if you eat in front of him and he can't have any he will smack and lick his lips the whole time.  He started saying "dadadada" about a month and half ago.  He is almost to "mamama".  Liam is very social and loves when people smile and talk to him.  We were at home depot talking to a friend and liam lunged out with his arms open demanding him to hold him.  Liam loves his Uncles Charlie and Chambers and lights up whenever he sees them whether it's a picture or in person, they are so good with him it melts my heart to see teenage boys care so much about him.  Liam loves my parents and when I drop him off on Mondays he doesn't even flinch when I leave, in fact last week I tried to get him from grandmas arms and he dug himself deeper into a hug (so sweet).  Liam is starting to use a sippy cup (love this).  We took him swimming for the first time and he loved it to say the least, we have a little fish on our hands.  We have kept very busy this summer with This is the place baby animal petting zoo, wheeler farm, hikes, arts festival, and lots of stroller rides.  Right now we are in Vegas and tonight Liam turned to Josh and intentionally planted a big wet one right on Josh s kisser it was so sweet I wanted to cry.  He now leans in when I ask for a smooch.  He likes to bonk his forehead into mine then shake it while our heads are touching.  He loves anything he can talk into  ie. olive garden kids cup, horn, sacrament cup.  We "tango" a lot with aunty Avery and Liam lights up every time he see her.  He tries to grab the phone and giggles every time she talks to him.  We miss her and Matt terribly.  Liam is now pulling himself up to standing and is not to far to walking.  His top teeth poked through last month and the are so big and so cute.  I bought him a toothbrush and it's his new favorite toy, we can't go anywhere without it. Liam loves spending time with Josh.  They get to hangout all day Saturday while I'm at work.  Last week I was coming inside and before I could get to the door I could hear Liam laughing hysterically.  When I walked in they were "pillow fighting".  Seriously Josh is the funnest and best dad, he works so hard and tries really hard to spend as much time as he can with Liam even when he is exhausted.  I could go on and on about this cute kid but these are things that I did not want to forget.  Liam you are such a good baby and we are crazy over you.  You always entertain us and get cuter every day!  We Love you baby!

Family Pictures

We were so lucky  to have Stacey Wall Photography do our family pictures!  We love them!