Smedley Family

Monday, July 5, 2010

Pool Fun

We picked Karson up a little pool this weekend.

He loves bath time and has been swimming a few times.

We figured he would really like it.

We were right.

He loved it!

Mommy and Daddy had fun too.

Sunday we even got Grandpa and Grandma Nana to join in the fun!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

4 Months Old

Today you are 4 months old! I can not believe you have been with us for 4 months already.

At four months you...

Know who your Mommy and Daddy are.

We get the best smiles!

Love bath time!

Especially when Daddy gives you a bath.

Love to reach for and grasp your toys.

They immediatly go straight to your mouth.

Have given up your paci on your own.
Instead you try to suck on your whole fist.

Still love to be rocked to sleep.

I love our snuggle time!

Have tried cereal and a few fruits and veggies.

You made it very clear at first you did NOT like them.

You are starting to come around though.

Went on your first airplane, traveled to Colorado and whent camping, saw the Mackinac Bridge, and put your feet in Lake Micigan.

You are a very busy 4 month old!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Karson LOVES to watch TV! Really he likes anything with that lights up and moves. Last week I needed to get some stuff done, and he was really fussy. I put him in his swing in front of one of his Praise Baby DVD's.

This is how I found him...

...too stinkin cute!

Now, I'm not an advocate of letting kids watch a lot of TV. But sometimes, a Mommy has to do what a Mommy has to do!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Beach Baby

I grew up on Lake Michigan.

I was so excited to take you to Holland for your first (of many) beach days!

It was really windy but you loved looking around.

You loved your baby beach chair!

But you wouldn't let us forget that you would rather be held.

But thats ok with Mommy!

You love to stand and you love water!

We took you down to the water to stand in Lake Micigan for the first time.

You thought you were pretty cool.

Until a big wave came.

Your little behind got wet.

You wern't so excited about standing in Lake Michigan after that.

You were content to play in your diaper!

Mommy and Daddy are looking forward to many more Beach Days with you!

Baptized

Karson was baptized on June 13th. He was such a happy baby all morning, and skipped his morning nap. EEK!! I was so worried he was going to scream! If you know my little guy, you know he doesn't want to sit, he wants to stand, and be held facing out. He isn't picky at all... We had to sit in the front of church. Not an easy escape for a Mom with a very over tired and opinionated baby!! Luckily he took his paci and stayed awake until after he was baptized.

After church we had lunch at my parents house with family and friends. We are blessed to have wonderful family and friends (who are more like family) in Karson's life!

PS...If you know how much I HATE germs, you know how difficult it was for me to shake every one's hands! I always sneak out without shaking any one's hands. I love it when the balcony is open...less people...less hand shaking. Not only did I have to shake every one's hands, I had to let them touch my baby. Thankfuly Aunt Katie came to the rescue with hand sanitizer afterwords. Its possible I even sanitized Karson's feet...

Monday, June 28, 2010

Happy 21st Rick

My brother, Rick, turned 21 last week. It was a much anticipiated birthday! Karson came with us to celebrate, along with my oldest brother and his family, and my parents.