Standing up Already!!

I couldn't believe my eyes when Leonard did this the first time. He is only 6 months, this not what he is supposed to be doing. If this is any indication of what is to come then I think Leonard is bound to be a trouble maker just like Daddy.

Leonard 6 Months

I can't believe Leonard is already 6 months and he is proving to be all boy.
He is full on crawling. A little ahead of schedule for my preference.
He can pull himself up to stand on almost everything that will support him and he takes every opportunity to do so.
I finally got him to eat but I have realized that he does not care for puree, he wants real food with consistency. So far he like sweet potatoes the best and he will tolerate peas.
Eating in general is a battle with Leonard, even a bottle. He doesn't want to stop long enough to eat the whole thing, instead he will eat 2 oz then take off until hunger hits again then he will sit still long enough for another 2 oz but no more. It drives me a little crazy.
Leonard is going to be a boy that loves life and that will probably get him into some trouble but he will have fun.

On the move

Sitting up

Leonard is sitting up now. Usually this stage is awesome for parents because you can sit your kid up with a bunch toys around them and they will stay in one place and be happy for a while. Not Leonard...he has already learned how to get from sitting to crawling position and after a few minutes of sitting he gets bored of being in one place and he takes off.

He has also learned how to get himself into a half standing position on the fire place but he has yet to figure out how to get out of said position. So, through out the day I will periodically hear him grunting and complaining and I will come into the living room and find him leaned over the fire place with a look of pure concentration on his little face and I know he is stuck.

The Blessing

We decided that Leonard should be blessed before he was baptized so we finally put down a date and although we could not find a cute white blessing outfit we did come up with this handsome ensemble (thank you Luci for letting us borrow the tie. It really made the look.)



The blessing was given by David and it was beautiful. Leonard, Nick, Preston, Sammy, and Bishop Rynders joined David in the circle.
Sadly a lot ofpeople were unable to make it due to sickness and prior engagements but even though we missed them we had a very nice blessing. Leonard has many blessings in store for him and he is going to be a blessing in many peoples lives.



He already is a huge blessing in ours. He is always smiling and laughing and you can't help but join him which makes the atmosphere in our home so light and fun. I absolutely love Leonard and I am already so proud to be his mom. People are constantly telling me how cute and happy my children are and all I can do is thank them and agree whole heartily.



We are so Blessed!

The beginning stages

Leonard is 5 months and he is already in the beginning stages of crawling. He not only gets on his hands and knees and rocks but he launches himself forward and pulls himself forward again. That's right, he is mobile. What stinks is that he totally skipped the sitting up stage. You know, the one where they sit in one place and play for a significant period of time. Yep, he skipped that so now I have two mobile children on my hands, YIKES!!

That being said, it is a lot of fun watching him focus on a destination and the determination he has to get there. He is a very strong and coordinated little guy he surprises me everyday with some new skill. Personally I think he is growing up entirely too fast but I guess there is nothing to do about that but make sure i am there to see it.

2 Years Old

Evelyn turned 2 this month and we decided to celebrate with a BBQ, some cupcakes, some friends, and lots of presents.
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Evelyn was so excited about the cupcakes she talked about them all day then when we got home she stuck her finger in several to make sure they were OK to serve to her friends.
She also sang "Happy Birthday" (well at least her version of it) all day and several days later.

For some reason she refused to pick the cupcake up.





Leonard and his wanting eyes.



The loot







It was so much fun watching Evelyn open all her presents this year. She got so excited about everything. Well, almost every thing. She opened a present from grandpa Steve toward the end and apparently after getting a ton of toys she had no interest in the clothes that she found in the bag, regardless of how cute they were. She just tossed the clothes aside like it was tissue paper and looked really deep in the bag to find the toy that wasn't there. It was absolutely hilarious!!! We all cracked up laughing.



I got her a little minerature tea set and to my surprise that was one of the things she was most excited about. Now we can have "hot chocolate parties"



This is a singing card. Evelyn still carries it around and dances with it.



The baby. She had to get one. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Creek.



This is the Grandfanally! Daddy and Grandpa Creek spent 2 days making this beautiful table for Evelyn. She loved it! All the girls automatically were drawn to it. I am so excited for all the things she will be able to do at that tablle and it will be a great hierloom someday.





Happy Birthday Evelyn!!
We LOVE you!