good morning

and even better mornings when you are greeted with this smile

waiting patiently to get out of bed!

lets play mom

such sweet smiles after a good night sleep! :) 

my stats

oh just a day to the doctors office 

for Arie's six month visit

started all calm...

even a little playing

his stats

and all went well

expect the explosion of crying with the shots

and then this came about three hours later

poor buddy was NOT happy

but ended the day with a trip to the park and he LOVED the swing

so another round of shots in the books

and healthy gowning little buddy

praise the Lord!

splish splash

i was taking a bath

on the deck..so we used it as a kiddie pool

then we hit the MVP pool with papa

just playing it cool

then it was pizza and friends kind of night

boat ride time

and Js cousins for a ride on Sunday

warm do I dare say HOT weather 

meant water time!

sing along

clowns 

and blueberries

all in three days

sing along to the FMG concert

Christina Perri and Colbie Caillat

then a few clowns at my parents church party at the whitecaps

balloon animals and cousins

thanks guys for letting us come to your super fun party

and off to blueberry pick with J's cousins

and a few others

and Arie is sure glad I picked

I am pretty sure his favorite so far!

and there you have it! 

hap birt

is what I like to call 

a half birthday celebration

and cue jasons smirking face when I called it that :) 

happy half birthday Arend Joseph Pater

my oh my

when people talk about time flying they sure aren't kidding

and I feel like this pretty much every day 

seems bizarre that in the last six month 

arie has learned to do so much, changed, grown and has gained a little personality 

and just thinking that in the next six he could be WALKING!

yeah time can slow down! 

so with first kid syndrome and time on my hands we decided to celebrate

with cake and all of course

[only half a cake though]

Started by getting his picture taking!

Yipppeee!

which it may look calm but I made 78 buster, whistle and giggle noise

accompanied by repeatedly putting the number back down and the elephant out of his mouth! hahah

he is really thinking about moving

but i am very content with him not! :) 

at least for now

second up

soaking up the cuddles before moving him into his bed

third

boat ride!

oh you know being chill and relaxing

family selfie

another fresh air nap

fourth cake time

for the mama and papa

sorry buddy...you have to wait for the big ONE party!

and that was our day!

so not sure on Arie's stats yet because his doc appointment is next week

but I know he feels heavier :) 

he is still in six month clothing!

he likes to play on his tummy and kind roll or go in a circle until he gets to the toy

he has tried more food.  carrots.  sweet potatoes. prunes. 

he likes to put pretty much everything in his mouth

i love to make him giggle and smile 

he enjoys looking around outside and taking it all in

and still loves his standing gym thing the best!

We love you so much Arie.

we can't wait to see what the next six month brings, but hoping you will do it in slow motion please :) 

oh just bc

photos

we spend lots of time reading and playing in Aries room

so the mama likes to get the camera out :) 

[of course]

here are a few of the most recent 

cherries. party. flowers

This week my mom, Arie and I went cherry picking

it was sunny and raining all at once

Arie was a big help again

staying sleeping the whole time :) 

Party time

celebrating NHAs 20th year 

a quick trip to the meijer gardens on a beautiful afternoon