playing cars

Somehow Liam learned how to play with cars... he scoots them all over the house and loves it. I didnt show him how to do it so I am guessing little McKale must have showed him at day care. McKale is a year older and obsessed with cars so maybe it rubbed off a little on Liam.

The happiest baby alive!

For anyone who has met Liam - you know - but for those of you who havent had the opportunity to meet him - Liam is the HAPPIEST baby ever! He is always either smiling, smirking, laughing, or playing - well - unless we are trying to get him to stop playing and go to sleep that is! Here are some of the latest smiles and smirks :D

Our friend Jeffrey

On June 1, 2009 our friend Jeffrey Alan Hall was killed in Afghanistan. Jeff was a great friend to Chris. They served together during Chris's last deployment , shared a love for wine and whisky, and were both new fathers. Jeff's wife Allison and I have grown close since the boys' return from Afghanistan in 2007. Jeff and Allison have a (nearly) 1 year old daughter named Audrey. While we are still very much in shock about the whole ordeal - we were fortunate enough to be able to travel to Alabama to attend his funeral services and meet the rest of his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and we will never forget him or what he did for our country.

Visiting Nana and Papa in KC

Not only did Liam get to visit his Nana, Papa and Aunt Devon - he also got to meet his Aunt Lisa, Uncle Jeff, Cousin Logan, Cousin Mia and "cousin" Sheldon! We had a good time all things considered (see post entry "Our friend Jeffrey"). Liam's vacation included his first road trip (2300 miles round trip) but he also got to go on his first plane trip (4 planes actually!). Liam had funny playing, laughing, and of course - getting into trouble.

Liam and "cousin Sheldon"

Liam and his Papa

Liam and his Nana

Liam and his cousin Logan

Liam and his Aunt Lisa

Liam and his Aunt Devon

My crazy family

nothing but trouble!!

When Liam started to get more mobile at the end of May, we soon discovered how curious he is. He has found all kinds of cool new toys - Daddy's stereo, dog food, that cool bowl of water mommy and daddy always leave on the floor of the kitchen - and lets not forget big sister's "bedrooms." Those are the coolest! Of course Liam can only get his head inside little Roxy's bedroom but not Sofi's - he can get all the way in :D

And he is also ensuring that he will not get into trouble for all his trouble making. I mean - when he gives kisses to mommy - enjoys getting kisses from mommy and gives mommy smiles like this - how can mommy ever say no to him??

Grandmama's visit

Sorry we havent updated in awhile - it has been a crazy 4-6 weeks!

Lets start with Grandmama's visit! Lets just say that Liam definately won his Grandmama over! It was hard for her to leave her little guy but it was a great visit. Come back soon Grandmama!!

walking, talking, and eating.... tough work for a little guy

Who knew that eating took so much skill - I mean - I have eating (and over-eating) mastered! Liam is learning how to feed himself and he is SO cute. He gets upset when he misses his mouth - but the dogs love it of course. They eat more of his sweet potato puffs than he does.