Xavier 6 month and family pics

We took Xavier back to Sears to get his 6 month pictures taken and while we were there we did some family pictures as well. It actually took two visits to get all pictures taken because he was very tired the first time. He was almost 7 months before we got them complete, but we think they turned out great!

Our sweet guy I love the look on his face in this one! Such a happy and delightful guy Sears actually took this one and put in on the wall outside the studio. When he's older I'm sure he will love to know that his butt was displayed for all to see.

I think our little girl looks very pretty and I love the colorwash they did with the picture.

This one is also on the wall at Sears.

He's got dimples in his butt, but we love him! I got a big one like this to put up next to Madelyn's 6-month butt picture. The question is, how old will they be when they tell me to take them down off the wall?

We were done taking pictures, but then I was getting such big smiles out of him that I asked her to take another picture, and so glad I did. It's about my favorite!

Our cute kiddos

It was so hard to get both of them to smile at the same time

About my favorite of the two together

A family shot

My favorite of the four of us

I love the look on Madelyn's face in this one

Another favorite--she kissed him without us asking. What a sweet sister.

I like this one a lot since Xavier often just stares at his sister.

Xavier just wanted to get to Madelyn's dress to chew on it

The faces of Xavier

Xavier can be quite the little ham these days! He makes so many faces. We love it when he scrunches up his nose and breathes through his nose and even snorts. He keeps us laughing!

Fun kiddos

Having fun playing on Daddy Trying to catch the light No teeth yet (that would be food hanging down)

Xavier loves to get his toes

And they make good chew toys too!

Playing in the mirror

Madelyn's favorite treat these days is a push-up pop

Xavier loves his taggy ball! Thanks Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Harold!

Madelyn wearing her cowboy boots and riding her horse.

What's up Spike?

Xavier loves to drink from a cup.

The little boy loves his dog! He doesn't get scared when she kisses him or even when she barks.

Drinking Mommy's water and looking silly

Madelyn has been on a kick lately where she loves to play in her "spaceship". I had to use the flash to get the picture to come out, but they were playing in the dark in the closet. She told me "Mommy, the angels are here with us so leave us alone."

Daddy really decked out Madelyn's spaceship by putting a mirror surface in the spaceship. She can even draw on it with markers. We often have to drag out all the toys in the closet so she can play in the spaceship.

Madelyn hanging out with Xavier in his crib one morning

Xavier loves to ride the lion! He was chasing Madelyn who was riding on her "car"

The did laps all around the house one morning.

Trying on Daddy's cowboy boots

Xavier loved chewing on the empty cob.

Madelyn is always asking where things come from. Our neighbor Crystal invited us over to pick some peaches off her tree. Madelyn enjoyed it and we loved eating the peaches!

Xavier now rides in the wagon with Madelyn. Peaches are his favorite and he was trying to get to them before we got home.

You eat the peaches inside the box, not the box, little buddy!

Camping 2009

We did the annual Freidenberger camping trip again this year during the second weekend of August. We camped near Taylor Reservoir. Ryan and Suzette found a great secluded location. It was very chilly this year. We kept long sleeve shirts on all day and at night it dipped below freezing!

Grandpa and Grandma talking to a sleepy Xavier. Just like last year, Madelyn and Adriana loved playing in the dirt. This year they also enjoyed playing in the tiny bathroom in Ryan and Suzette's camper. Our sweet little girl can sure get dirty!! She looks like a little hobo.

Madelyn climbed up the little hill behind our campsite. It sure was beautiful!

Madelyn went fishing with Daddy. They didn't catch anything but still had fun.

Little Xavier wouldn't take a nap in the camper or the tent, so the only way he would sleep was strapped into the Moby. Grandma even wore him to get him to calm down.

Madelyn and Adriana playing at night with a lantern and flashlight.

Cute little boy (poor thing broke out in a rash on his chin but we got it cleared up as soon as we got home).

Fair and Corn Fest

We went to the Mesa County Fair in July. Madelyn loved the rides!

We also went to the Olathe Sweet Corn Festival with Ryan, Suzette and Adriana. The girls had a good time playing together. Madelyn loves to eat corn and ate 2 & 1/2 ears!

Madelyn and Daddy got to ride a camel at the Corn Fest!