Edison's 4 month Checkup

Confirmed the obvious. He is big. Totally off the charts on height. No one is taller than my boy! He did very well at vaccination time. He didn't cry after the first needle stick (I think he was too stunned), but number 2 and 3 really hurt. He was OK after about 3 minutes.

First Pony Ride

Edy has had the opportunity to ride a pony 2 or 3 times now, but has been a little to intimidated. This time, she waited in line and jumped on at the first opportunity. I walked beside her, it was a bit of a rough ride, with no stirrups, so she shifted back and forth a lot, and I tried to make sure she didn't sway too far to one side. She said it was her favorite part of the day. :-)

E Portraits

So our friend Ann at the party as taking pictures, and she shot these super awesome portraits of Edison and Momma. Go buy a frame, because these are picture perfect.

At the farm...

Like I said, kittens, horses (they had the big ones too, but Edy was still a little afraid of those), and bouncy castles. Oh, but I forgot to mention the rope swing!

Edison's First Birthday Party

Edy's friend had a birthday party at a well groomed farm this past weekend. It was a great spot for a toddler party - baby kittens, horses, chickens, and even a bouncy castle (they really know their audience). Edison had a rough morning, didn't nap in he stroller, and was very cranky. Until the party hats came out...

Edison Stands! The Fairy Queen bows at the wondrous sight!

He's getting strong enough to support his own weight. At least for a minute or so. Daddy provides the critical upright bracing required. (and that's Edy with the wings in case you couldn't tell)

A Few Weeks of Summer

Is all we had this year. Still, Edy made the most of it with trips to the beach and to our kiddie pool in the front yard.

Mother and Son

This photo is about 6 weeks old by now.

High School Candid

A while back, a friend of ours posted a picture of heir 3 year old looking very adult; and it was a little scary. This is my version - I can picture his being Edy's high school expression. Maybe ballerina will be back in style then. He hair will probably remain as is.

Photos by Edy

Edison never seems to smile for the camera, only for people (and everyone gets a smile - the little flirt). But that means it is very difficult to get pitures of him smiling. These are pictures taken by Edy while Edison is smiling at me standing over him. Still cute! - from about a month ago.

Siblings

This is the home screen picture on my phone. Notice the slightly maniacal, but still cute expression on Edy's face, and the look of pre-panic on Edison's. This is typical of when Edy wants to love on her little brother. She means well, but she doesn't quite understand it might upset Edison when she holds his hand and won't let go.

More cutie photos of Edison

From about three weeks ago. He has started standing up, stretching his legs out. He does a lot of kicking. If only we could capture that energy - we could power the world He can almost get his hand into his mouth consistently. Almost. He still hasn't quite figured out those are his feet he is looking at. And we are still working on getting a good grip on the toys as they make their way to his mouth.

Dancing

I really hope this comes through. This is Edy rockin' out to her favorite band, The Not It's, while in her pink ballet outfit. We are saving this one to show at her wedding.

Edison Pics

I have been remiss in not posting enough photos of this super cutie. These are from last week. He laughed for the first time after I did a zerbit on his tummy on the changing table.

TP Castle

Edy and I built a castle yesterday. Awesome!