i spy...

a cute dad and daughter swinging and laughing like no one is watching.

oops, they caught me!

just playing around

cheeeese!

clap clap

pointing and telling me something super serious

pics from charleston

here are a few pictures i took in charleston. i don't have any with kathryn and staples, only one of eli, none of all the delicious pies we baked, and none of ivy on her birthday. clearly i need to get better about taking pictures.

to nanama:

Happy Birthday to you! 

Love you!

10 months

I think I start the month update posts the same way every month but I cannot believe its already been TEN months! Only two more and Esther will be ONE! yes, I have already started to plan her birthday party and I can't wait! This month was a crazy, fast, fun, and busy month. We spent the first half of it in Charleston, South Carolina to welcome Eli McConnell into the world. He is the cutest little guy ever. I wish I would have taken some pictures while I was there. What was I thinking?! Head on over to chaiss' blog to see cause he really is adorable. We are so happy for you McConnell family!

This month Esther has learned how to walk!! One day nanama (Mrs. K) was over visiting and called and said she took 3 steps on her own! I couldn't believe it. Now she is talking like 10 steps at a time and I am sure she is loving it. She is eating so much these days. Yogurt, applesauce, puffs, cheerios, oatmeal, grits, but her favorite food is blueberries. She will eat half the carton for breakfast and the other half for snack. She LOVES them! She also learned how to clap and it is THE cutest thing ever. I uploaded a video, hopefully you can see. 

Esther, everyday I fall more in love with you. Your dad and I feel so incredibly blessed to have you in our lives and we thank the Lord for you each and everyday. You are such a bright spot and you are so loved by everyone around you. I am so glad you're you. 

the beginning starts with a laugh that she just started doing. it cracks me up.

love you e.