Random Favorites (October 2018)

what a sweet shot of canaan - his little hairs are brushed and his eyes look so bright. i think it is sweet he is looking at me instead of the camera. i use to call him a hillbilly when he only had 3 teeth like this, and now looking back it looks so precious! 

Random Favorites (September 2018)

Random Favorites (August 2018)

Random Favorites (July 2018)

It has been a wonderful first summer with Canaan Man! We love playing with him outside. At this stage, we mainly spend time outside convincing him to not touch doggie doo doo or to refrain from eating rocks or grass. 

Here are some of the special July memories we captured along the way...

Canaan: Eleven Months

Canaan found his bravery a bit before he found his balance and has been wobbling around the house.

Random Favorites (June 2018)

The dishes are piling up, laundry is never-ending, toys are everywhere, the AC guy should be here any minute, I have a handful of errands to run and still have not had lunch -- but Canaan just fell asleep and I am determined to use this pocket of free time to update the blog because I know we will love looking back at this special season of life. 

The most efficient way to document everything as much as possible is through the "Random Favorite" updates where I just import all the cutest pictures from the past month and try to remember what all we did. Enjoy! 

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Canaan: Ten Months

Canaan: Nine Months

It's official. Canaan has been out of me longer than he was in me, and for some reason that was really hard for me to accept. I felt like the anticipation of meeting him made the nine months of pregnancy drag on for so long that I can't believe that the past nine months went by so quickly. 

They say the days are long but the years fly by, and that is so true! 

This nine month photo shoot is a true depiction of this stage of Canaan's life. He is always on the move and into everything. He hardly sits still long enough to nurse, and taking a few cute pictures was no different. 

Unlike every other month, these picture were taken 2 days late because we were in Rhode Island when he turned nine months, and I wanted to do the monthly pictures with his teddy bear in his rocking chair. Totally a first time mom thing - I know, but I am committed! Haha! 

Random Favorites (May 2018)

Canaan: Eight Months

This sweet son of ours is so happy all the time! Everyone always comments on how sweet and happy and smiley he is! Oh, I could go on and on with how in love we are! 

His seventh months brought leap and bounds of growth! If there was a milestone, he wanted to hit it! It was like our infant became a baby in just a few weeks! 

Canaan: Seven Months

Seven? Ugh! It hurts to type it! How is he already SEVEN months old!? 

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Random Favorites (March 2018)

Every month minute we fall more in love with our sweet Canaan. 

March was filled with lots of milestones and memories! It was fun looking back at these pictures while crafting this quick post! This chapter of life is flying by faster than I ever imagined, so it is nice to set time aside to organize these memories so we can cherish them for years to come. 

Canaan: Six Months

Half a trip around the sun is in the books for our sweet Canaan, and I can't believe it! I love seeing the world through his eyes! He is always SO happy. He loves his Daddy, but is definitely a Mama's boy at this stage! I have been so blessed to stay home with him, and I have really enjoyed watching him learn and grow!

Canaan: Five Months

At 5 months old, we are squeezing our big boy into 6-9 month clothes. Cue the tears! 

I recently went to a consignment sale and bought 12 month clothes! On the same day, I packed away the tiny baby bottles, and he started walking backwards in his walker. 

We also fed him rice cereal which was his first meal that I didn't make. 

Well technically it was mixed with my milk, but still...you know what I mean. 

I may or may not have cried at dinner that night. Shane is always so excited about his new milestones, and I lean more on the side of nostalgia. 

Canaan rolled over from belly to back several times on his own, and I told Shane I am ready for baby # 2 now! GIVE ME ALL THE BABIES! Why did I wait so long to be a mom? 

It is the best thing everrr! 

Look at that belly!!

Canaan: Four Months

At four months old, our big, chunky boy measured 24.5 inches (23%). He weighed in at 15 lbs 2.5 oz (46%) and his (crooked) head was 17 inches (91%). 

He got a helmet at 4 months old to round out his head... more on that later!

Canaan: Three Months

I am WAY behind on posting these pictures, but the good news is they were taken on time! 

Canaan: Two Months

Canaan: One Month

I may be late on posting these pictures, but the good news is that the pictures were taken on time!

Canaan's newborn photo shoot was right around the time he turned 1 month, so be sure to check out those photos here.

Here are some pictures I captured on the camera Shane gave me as a "push present".