NC Beach Week '09.

Beach week was a blast. Shane did not seem to mind the sand too much and definitely loved getting in the pool every morning and afternoon, It ended up being a great stall tactic while trying to eliminate one nap from his schedule. In the end, the goal of getting him to sleep later has not yet kicked in. But it was nice having grandparents to take over the early morning hours so we could get a few extra hours in. Shane and Michael were best of buddies and Michael was a great entertainer for him. I could use a six year old every night at dinner time.Pit stop during our drive home. Get us outta here!!!

That's it - I'm driving.

Last night enjoying cocktails on the beach.

Cushioned fall!!

I'll take a whole milk - and make it a double...on the rocks!

This sand stuff ain't so bad after all.

But I don't know about Michael's truck rides.

Fun with GG

The fam.

It's official, we both want a sibling.

Video:Why they can't be left alone.

I was gone for 8 seconds when I ran to buzz in someone at the front door. Jason thinks this should be a commercial for Kix. Make sure your volume is on for the priceless ending.

Video: On the Move.

Guess who's crawling? He actually started the week of May 4th so it was a great Mother's day present. He is still cautious when it comes to hard floors vs rug, but he is definitely getting the hang of it and is eager to pull himself up to stand. He is still very clumsy and falls quite a bit. It took this long to get the video up b/c I must watch him like a hawk now. It is true-they show you exactly what needs baby-proofing. Whatever free moments I thought I once had are gone. Everyone told us it would become harder at this stage but we are just thrilled!!!

Video: Sounds so funny I could scream!

Video: Bottle or Bib

April Updates.

Shane seems ever so close to crawling but we have been saying that for what seems like weeks. He is able to roll from his back to stomach and then push himself up on all fours. Sometimes he moves forward a few inches unassisted but he mostly prefers to push back to sitting. But it is more than we had last month!! He sometimes does a few funny yoga poses while making these transitions--downward dog for those of you familiar with the lingo. And he did not learn this from me. It is quite funny!!!