Big week with Wanda!

We've had a big week around here! We thought we had our child care situation figured out a few weeks ago, but this Monday we ended up starting somewhere new. It turned out to be such a blessing! Now Will goes to Wanda's house where there are only two other kids and he is close to where I work. Other than the fact that he comes home smelling like a vanilla Yankee candle:), we are so glad to have found this situation. Amber -- it kind of reminds me of Grandma Neila's house! He has come home so happy and exhausted every day -- which makes his mom and dad very happy! :)

We had been holding off on putting together his exersaucer from Uncle Eric and Aunt Sania because we thought he was still too little...that is until we went to Wanda's. I picked him up on the first day and she said that he had been playing in her activity gym and was loving it! So when Todd got home he put Will's together. He still needs propped up a little bit, but he is quickly figuring it out. As you can see it is a hit!:)

Now that he has checked out the world from a higher vantage point he has decided he likes it! So this weekend we went and got him a bumbo seat -- and he loves being up in all the action. We put him in it so he can sit at the table with us -- and he sits in it to talk to his grandma and grandpa on the computer...he thinks he is quite the big boy now!

This weekend we were on the go a lot -- and that included a stop and Colleen and Bryan's house Friday night. WIll was the hit of the party as he has become quite the flirt! He had a great time smiling at Aunt Fun and Karen the whole night! :)

Well as busy as last week was, I think it's only going to get busier this week. School starts tomorrow! Hopefully the little man will continue to enjoy Miss Wanda's house and come home ready to relax every night -- because his mom and dad certainly will! At least there is a three day weekend at the end of it...

Put me in coach!

Our Husker is ready for football season!

July

The newest Reeder (Tones!)

This week we became aunt and uncle again! Todd's sister Sarah (yes, there are a lot of us!) had her little boy and more importantly, our nephew. :) Cameron Joseph joined the family on Sunday and I know Sarah and Doug are glad that he's finally here.

Here's the proud mama and her newest little boy...



Will and Cameron haven't met yet, but I'm sure they will soon. And just wait until all the boys ( 3 of them within a year -- yikes!) have a chance to become mobile and start plotting together -- I think we're all in trouble!

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...