Baby and the Beach

William was just a few weeks old when we took him to the beach for the first time, but today he got his first real "taste", if you will, of the sun and the sand. He was absolutely fascinated with the sand, and, naturally, put a tiny little fistful in his mouth before we could stop him. He had a great time!

William and the Bunny

William met the Easter Bunny today, and, like we expected, he was far more curious than scared. He touched the Bunny's face, his whiskers, his nose, his mouth, his eyes, and his bow. It was really too cute for words! Happy first Easter, baby boy!

William and Hallie

My good friend Sara and I were pregnant at the same time, and Sara's little girl, Hallie, was born just a few weeks before William. The two tykes have had a few playdates already and Sara and I are looking forward to a summer of memories and good times!

William and Hallie plotting their get-away...

"Hold on a second, Hallie, it's not time just yet..."

"Okay...NOW! They're not looking, let's go!"

A Stand-Up Guy

William enjoys nothing more in the world right now than standing. He will hold onto my fingers, the edge of the coffee table, or his exersaucer and stand on his two chubby little legs for hours if I let him. He squeals with delight every single time, and looks up at me as if to say: "I dare you Mommy, just try to stand like me!"

William is eight months old today. It's amazing that eight months of pregnancy seemed to take forever, yet these past eight months have gone by in the blink of an eye. I truly cannot believe how much he has changed, and while I miss my itty-bitty baby every now and again, I'm just loving this wonderful time, discovering more and more about him every day.

In honor of William's eight month birthday, here are eight things I want to remember about him this month:

8. He's just figured out how to eat finger foods, and gets super excited whenever I put anything on his tray. He absolutely loves Mum-Mums and his entire face lights up when he sees the packaging. He also wants to eat whatever I am eating, and will gleefully grab at my plate and smack his little lips together.

7. He babbles up a storm now and has pretty much every consonant and vowel covered, his favorite, of course, being "Dada". "Bob" and "GaGa" are close seconds.

6. He sits cross-legged and reaches his little arms outward to propel himself forward, and gets very frustrated when this results in his moving backwards. It's very amusing to watch!

5. He wants to stand. All of the time. He will hold onto my hands and take teeny-tiny little baby steps all day if he could. I think he will walk before he crawls.

4. He loves "Peek-a-boo" and thinks it's the funniest game in the world.

3. He watches new people and faces very closely and intently and then almost instantly warms up to them and procceds to babble to them about "Dada" and "Bob."

2. He loves to be rocked to sleep and will put his little head on Mommy or Daddy's shoulder and immediately fall asleep.

1. He gives the sweetest, most melt-your-heart open-mouthed, sloppy baby kisses. Right now just for Mommy, but he's quickly learning everybody is kissable, along with little itty-bitty baby hugs that pour sunshine on any cloudy day.

I like to eat, eat, eat...

Dinner time can be a bit messy in the Remington household these days. Spoons are airborne and bowls have been know to hit Mommy or Daddy in the head. Such fun!

That was really good...I wonder how I can...

...turn it around...

...so I can lick the bowl!

Playtime

Hmmm...I'm not really all that hungry, but I really should eat this before that darn penguin does...

Early Mornings with William

For a person who used to sleep easily until noon, I find early mornings with my little man quite enjoyable. William is a happy, happy baby and greets every day with a smile, making it nearly impossible to not do the same.

Happy Seventh Month Birthday, Baby William!

William is seven months and growing stronger and sweeter and cuter by the minute! Happy birthday, baby boy!

A little Cheeky

Another blustery cold winter day outside, and William and I are cozy and warm, enjoying the sunshine from within. His little cheeks have been growing and growing all winter and I couldn't resist taking a few profile shots.

Cheeky little monkey


Storing nuts for the winter in those cheeks?

William the Conqueror - of flowers

Alex brought me home some pretty little flowers to brighten up a cold winter day, and William couldn't wait to get his fat, little hands on them. He promptly destroyed the one I gave him in 15 seconds flat.

This looks interesting. I wonder if I can eat it?

What, you wanted that? My bad, Mommy.

William at 6 Months!

Happy Six Month Birthday, Baby William! You're getting so big, sweet angel!

Happy Birthday, Mommy!

Today was by far the most amazing birthday ever - my very first as a mommy with William! Daddy made an amazing dinner and William got to stay up late and enjoy a little extra cuddle time! I can't wait to celebrate many more birthdays to come with my sweet little prince!

Before you were born I carried you under my heart. From the moment you arrived in this world until the moment I leave it, I will always carry you in my heart.
-Mandy Harrison

William Meets Evan!

William got to meet his buddy Evan Secor this weekend! The two boys got to bunk together and Evan got to show William the many ways to destroy the living room! Mommy and Daddy are looking forward to many more get together with the Secors as the boys grow!

New Year's Baby!

Happy New Year and Happy Five Month Birthday, Baby William!!

William's First Big Snowfall

It's been quite a snowy first winter for the little guy! I'm sure as William gets older he's going to love snow just like Mommy and Daddy do, if not more!

The snow is up to his knees!

Going for a walk in the snow

Baby's first snowangel. :)

Older Cousin Explains All

William and Emma are deep into conversation here about the many wonders of Christmas.

Baby's First Christmas!

Merry, merry first Christmas Baby William! William got to celebrate his very first Christmas surrounded by family and love and many, many hugs and kisses. Mommy, Daddy and William traveled to Grandma and Grandpa's house for Christmas where William was showered with love, affection and many, many presents. Did we mention the presents? William sure is lucky to have such generous and kind grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, they not only made sure that William knew he was loved, but they also made sure that Mommy and Daddy couldn't fit all of the presents into the car! It was a wonderful day!

William and his pile of presents!

One of Grandma and Grandpa's many presents to William:

William's First Christmas Tree

William got to decorate his very first Christmas tree with Mommy and Daddy.