Happy Half Birthday, Sammy!

Yesterday, Sammy officially turned 6-months-old! Wow, how time flies!!!! I have to admit that I did cry a few little tears during the evenings festivities. But, we had a wonderful evening celebrating Sammy!


First he had his very first solid food! Yummy baby oatmeal made with prune juice!
Then we sang Happy Half-Birthday to Sammy while he was just dying to reach that cake.
I did let him play with a small piece. Even though he got some on his mouth, and every other part of his body for that matter, I don't think he actually ate much of it.
And after bathing in Half-Birthday Cake, we ending the night's events with a bath!

A Morning at the Park and the Perfect Picture!

A few days ago, Michael and I took the boys to the park for a little while. Grayson had so much fun playing with Daddy! Grayson's Daddy is his HERO.Grayson is getting so big and brave. A few weeks ago he wouldn't even look at this ladder as something that could be fun, but this time, he climbed up the whole thing all by himself. Daddy was there in case he needed help, but he never did. It's funny, each milestone he makes is thrilling and sad at the same time! I got a few of him sitting still for all of three seconds when the basketball game behind him caught his attention!
And last but far from least. I have officially gotten the PERFECT PICTURE of Grayson. As soon as I snapped this one of him looking up at a plane, I knew it was something special. But when I saw it full-size, it brought tears to my eyes. I told Michael that I want to print it huge, like poster size, and hang it somewhere very eye catching in our house. That way when he's getting on my nerves, I can look at it and fall in love with my little boy all over again! :)

My Family Slideshow

I'm trying out new way to post pictures. I'm trying out slideshows! Enjoy!!!

1st shots with my new CAMERA!

My wonderful Daddy found a way to help me get my new camera! I got it about noon today and I don't think I've put it down since! :) These are a few of my first shots! WooHoo!!!!!

Some new Collages featuring Grayson!

I've been working on some new collages to post on my photography blog as example of some of my work. But since they all feature my favorite 2-Year-Old at his finest, I thought I would post them here too! Enjoy! :)

Sammy's 5-Months Old!

Ok, so here's Sammy's 5 Month old pictures! I tried to narrow them down, but just couldn't. So, you'll get to see them all! :)

Last week Michael and I took the boys to the zoo. We had so much fun! (Even through the heat.) This was Grayson's first trip to the zoo. I guess it was Sammy's too, but he won't remember that!

Grayson didn't get the whole thing at first, but after seeing the turtles and alligators...
The excitement set in!
Michael and Grayson posing by the Jaguar!
Michael playing in the Polar Bear Cave! :)

My boys watching the Sea Lions.
Grayson grabbed the Bison by the horn!
Sammy kicked back and watched...
Grayson playing in the park.

Michael and Grayson watching the zebras, giraffes and ostriches.

Grayson plays with the flower someone gave this elephant.
Michael and Grayson on the new Rhino deck...
which Grayson thought would be a great place to march!
Can anyone tell me what eggs have to do with Rhinos? But they did make something fun to climb in!
Michael poses on the mommy mountain lion while Grayson picks the baby's nose. :)

My hubby looking all hansom on the mountain lion!
Last but not least, Michael's favorite, the Lion!
Sammy conked out in the car on the way home.
Once we got home, Grayson took a bath and then felt the need to rest on the couch and watch "Bob" but wouldn't let go of his treasure from the zoo, his blue, stuffed snake!