some cute baby photos to start your weekend off right

Hey There!  I just finished up posting some photos from a newborn session I did a few weeks back.  His name is Isaac, and he's one good looking fella!  Here are a few:

The whole newborn session can be found here.  You can also find Kitestrings on Facebook.  

Have a splendid weekend, friends!

Earnest at 8 months

What a busy month it has been!  Ernie Boy has enjoying it all!  He has loved: spring walks in the stroller, grocery shopping, sitting on the porch and watching the cars go by, laughing at the silliest things (especially wild games of peek-a-boo), and going to a wedding celebration!  He has even started "talking".  He says "mama" and "dada" even though he's not quite sure what he's saying yet :).  We love our little Earnest!

Earnest's New Friend

One week ago, our family took a happy stroller walk over to the hospital to visit good friends of ours who had just had a baby.  The afternoon sunshine paired well with the feelings in the hospital room.  My dear friend was now a mama!  She was glowing.  Nick was smiling ear to ear.  And their new little guy was content taking it all in.  He is such a handsome fellow!

Meet Isaac Daniel Stromwall:

Mom, Dad, and Baby are all doing great!  I love this next picture.  So much joy!

Earnest really enjoyed meeting his new friend.

Congrats again Stromwalls!  God bless your new family!  May His grace and joy abound in this new season of life!

seven months

Hello!  I wanted to tell you about my life lately.  

I'm getting getting to be a big boy, literally.  At my last doctor appointment mama and I were informed that I am in the 97th percentile for height and head circumference!  Papa says it's because I've got a lot of brains in there :).  I'm in the 80th percentile for weight.  I sure like to eat.  All sorts of things these days.  I'm eating two meals a day.  I've tried avocados, oatmeal, rice cereal, sweet potatoes, bananas, peas, and pears.  I really like avocados and sweet potatoes!  

Here are a few other things I like:

 I love being outdoors.  Mama has been thankful for the mild weather this winter.  
She bundles me all up and we go for walks.

 I still prefer to take naps on the big boy bed.  

Though mom and pop are trying to get me to take more naps in my crib.

 Speaking of naps, I don't really prefer those either.  

 My favorite naps are taken next to papa.

 I love it when he comes home!    

I know it's time to wrestle then!

 I really like my toes.  They taste pretty good.

 I like to pose for pictures too.

 I love to read books.

 Mama and Daddy dedicated me to God at church this month.  

They always tell me stories and sing songs about Jesus.  

They pray that I will love Him with my whole heart!

One of my favorite things is spending time with my family.  

I love spending time with my grandparents (mom forgot to snap a photo of me with them)!  

These are photos of my great-grandparents; they came to visit me last weekend!

Thanks for listening to my favorite things!  

Love,

Ernie Boy

six months

Hello Friends,
These past six months have been glorious.  Sleepless nights, tasting new foods, belly laughs, breakthroughs, and heart melting kinds of glorious.  We love our little boy.  He brings sunshine to our lives and we are thankful to God for each hour.

Here a few photos from Ernie's 6 month Photo Session:

He loves when Papa comes home from work.  He smiles when he hears his voice greeting us from the door.

 Ernie is getting so strong!  He often props himself up on his straightened arms.  We think he is going to crawl soon.

Ernie loves to play and be silly.  The sillier, the better.  One of our favorite things is hearing his belly laugh!  

If you'd like to see the full photo shoot check out my photography website, here.  

a sneak peek

Ernie Boy is already 6 months old!  We celebrated with mashed avocados and a new outfit :).  He sure likes avocados, and peas, and bananas.  He has liked every food he's tried so far!  

Here is a sneak peek from his 6 month photo shoot:

Thanks Auntie Teenie for the cute sock monkey!  

Thank you also to Grandma Jackie and Auntie Britta for Earnest's adorable outfit!

Stay tuned for more 6 month photos...

a birthday gift

My handsome husband's birthday was a few weeks back.  To celebrate his 27th year Earnest decided to give his papa something special.  Josh got to feed Ernie his first solid food!  I'm not sure who enjoyed the experience more :).  

Here's a glimpse of the exciting occasion:

Earnest was very eager to eat whatever was on the spoon.  However, when the liquidy stuff (it was mostly milk with just a sprinkle of rice cereal) finally entered his mouth he wasn't quite sure what to think!

After a few more spoonfuls though; he really liked it!

 The whole event came to a climactic end as Ernie reached for the rice cereal and dumped the rest of the bowl all over the table.  And that was that.

5 months

Here are a few of my favorite things as of late...

I sure have enjoyed this winter weather, haven't you?  I LOVE putting on my bear suit, getting strapped into the baby Bjorn and heading out for a brisk walk.  A shout out to my guys Carson and Coleman for lending me both the cool blue suit and the Bjorn :).

I also enjoyed my first Christmas!  It was great falling asleep in grandpa's arms, listening to Christmas music, unwrapping presents, and looking at the twinkling lights on the tree.  I also learned that Jesus was a baby just like me; that's pretty amazing.

 One of my very favorite things this month was meeting a new friend!  

Her name is Lainey and I think she is really great.

 I had so much fun this month meeting new people, laughing at papa, finding my toes, and splashing in the bath.  I have been just taking everything in with a big smile on my face!