On a roll...

For a few weeks now Will has been trying to master the art of rolling over. Well, consider it mastered! At first he was just able to do it if he was on a soft surface (his favorite being the couch) but in the past few days he has figured out how to get over just about anywhere. This has been especially fun for me because not only has he figured it out, but he wants to do it ALL the time! Any time you put him down on his back, he is flipping over almost immediately and seems to be trying to figure out how to keep rolling...just getting to his back is not enough apparently (and much to the dismay of his parents who now have to keep an eye on him constantly...).

Here's a video of the little guy making his move!

Will's Baptism

Today was Will's baptism! Although I don't think Will realized how special of a day it was, he behaved beautifully. I, of course, was worried he would cry or have some kind of "accident" while he was in the arms of the minister and in front of the entire congregation, but he just hung out and looked at everyone like it was no big deal. It was really touching to have so many people share this day with us...and kind of emotional. It was the first time that we were really vocalizing that we are responsible for making sure that Will grows up with strong values and beliefs. No pressure or anything! :)

Todd's parents came to see Will baptized...



We are very happy to have our good friends Chris and Melissa as Will's godparents. We can't think of any two people better suited for this role than them.



Dr. Simmons, the senior pastor at our church, performed the baptism. It was especially meaningful because he is Chris' dad and they have become like family to us. Not to mention they have a Nebraska connection because his wife Carol's sister lives in Lincoln...we were destined to find each other! :)


After church we had a few friends out to the house for lunch. Once again Will received many beautiful gifts from those who love him. He is such a lucky kid and he doesn't even know it yet!

Weekend fun

We had a busy weekend around here -- which seem to be a theme. :) Friday night we had our first experience with a babysitter because we went to a wedding. Both Will and the babysitter seemed to survive, and so did we. :) It was fun to get out with our friends and enjoy adult company (and conversation!) for a while. The wedding was beautiful and we had a great time. It was my first time being part of a "house party" -- which for those of you in Nebraska, the house party takes care of all those odds and ends at the wedding -- guest book, personal attending, reception greeting, etc. It was fun!



Then on Saturday we headed up to Humble to celebrate Will's cousin's birthday -- our nephew Taylor is 1! Here the cousins are with their grandparents...



Taylor had a good time at his birthday -- especially when it came time to enjoy his cake --



By the time Sunday came around I think our little guy was pooped...

Two months old!

Will turned 2 months old this weekend and once again, we were in the car! We went to Shreveport with Chris and Melissa to celebrate the 4th at Melissa's parents' house. We all had a great time and once again Will was a great traveler and charmed everyone. Here he is showing off his belly and looking a little like all of us felt after a weekend of overindulging on pretty much everything...



Will also had his two month checkup today. He now weighs 12 lbs 10 oz and is 24 inches long. He is staying right where he has been the whole time, at about the 75th percentile. We also had the first experience with shots -- which was not fun! I don't know who it was harder on, Will or his mom! He was pretty upset but Todd put on his Jimmy Buffett children's CD when we got in the car and he calmed down...like father, like son I guess...:)

June

Here are a few pictures from June...our little guy is 8 weeks old today and has done a lot with his time! I have also loaded all our June pics into Shutterfly, so check them ALL out there if you just can't get enough of us! :)