An Apple the size of his head!

Finished 6-9 Month Book

So far I have created a little book for Miles every 3 months. The first book was small and my shots were taken in a sleep-deprived haze. The second book had many more photos and some I was actually proud of. This book was a different monster. I had TOO many photos to choose from. I took so many and had been having so much fun with my camera that I got myself into a 100 plus pager. Either way I still love putting these books together even if they take 2 1/2 months to do.

Finally finished the 6 to 9 month book.

Now to get the YEAR book started. I hope to have that one done in time for Christmas.

Take a sneak peek at Blurb:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/590370/86152bae2d034fbb485997fd4e7c5f63

Abbot Kinney Festival

Some shots from the Abbot Kinney Festival.

Miles finally got to meet teh sweetie Anna Sofia. He was trying to give her flowers, okay hand picked grass and hand feed her rice. A little forward but I think his heart was in the right place.

Either way the Anna is too cute!

Football?

He loves that puffer fish and especially likes to carry it like a football. All tucked in and safe. Wonder if

he knows tia the season.

Red bull soap box derby part 3

Red bull soap box derby part 2

Red bull soap box derby part 1

Miles new reaction to cool things

Practice Practice

Practice, Practice, Practice

After a day with daddy little boy was DIRTY

D-I-R-T-Y

Almost Walking

Pure Joy as he was able to get the police car to ring it's siren

New Trick

Instead of constantly pulling things out of the bookcase, Miles has taken to putting things back.
Before you get too excited, Miles hasn't really been putting things back where they belong.

Today I found 3 sneakers in the laundry basket and then I looked in the crib. Legos and a few cars. As we played miles tried to fit various objects through the bars of the crib. It was so amusing. Then I found a fish in the drawer with the sheets. I can only imagine that this is just the beginning.

Monday morning

Daddy is out of town and of course miles crawls in our bedroom first thing saying
"da da da da" But he wasn't there! He will be home soon Woogs. We all miss him.

This shot is all cheeks. I want to eat them up. Captured it as Miles hung on my hips while I let the pups out this morning.

Where did my baby boy go?

I have been asking myself this for a little while now, but today it really hit me as I watched my son sit at a table flipping through pages of a book like a grown boy.

It has been so amazing watching him grow and evolve into a BOY. From the days that I held him on one arm like a football, rolling over, mumbling, and even crawling it is unbelievable how fast it has all gone.

Everyday my heart grows more and more for him, I better enjoy it now because soon he will be yelling at me and slamming doors around the house!!

Love,
Dad

Today you woke up

with no pants on! Not sure you how you managed that one but I was happy that the diaper was still in place.

Also your second top tooth has broke through. That makes 4 chompers in your little mouth.

A new friend entered the world lat night. Jack Quist Lemley! You get to share the 15th with him as a birthday. Lucky boys will share their birthdays one year and one month apart.

I am sure you two will be running through mud puddles together sometime in the future.

Here are some shots from the last month that I neglected to post in the chaos before the vacation.

Lisa our nanny that is missed is also in the images below. Shout to to Lisa!

11 Months Old

11 glorious months old today! Miles you are such an amazing baby. You make me laugh so hard I cry and cry so hard I laugh. I have shed more tears of joy in the last 11 months than in my entire 31 years.

You took your first big big trip this past month. I think my favorite part about the trip was the uninterrupted 10 days we got to spend together as a family. That time is precious.

A few things in this past month

1. You shake your head No and mean it.
2. Took your first few Steps. You do this daily but have yet to decided to walk.
3. Wear big boy shoes. Sadly to your Daddy's dismay you started out in a size 4.5. Some Jordons were size 3 but he will get over it.
4. Signing more. You sign "ALL DONE" and "Dog" most of the time. but you are trying a few others
5. Ball... you constantly are trying to say this.
6. your obsession with the cat continues. You laugh at her and love when she stops in to play.
7. You blow kisses. Your hand doesn't always make to to your lips, most of the time it is from the side of your face. but I will take kisses anyway i can get them.

I have started to plan your 1st birthday. Trying to toe the line of fun and not too over the top. Either way, you will be surrounded with people who love you when we celebrate.

Quick photo session from yesterday. Had to capture your 11 month old 2 1/2 toothed smile!

iPhone London shots

Just a few that never made it to the blog