The lazy days of August

The weather has not been very hot this summer, so I don't have any outside pictures to post...

Ronan playing...

and playing...

and playing some more.

Ronan and his friend Tyler enjoying some cheese (as usual).

Laundry baskets, cheese and...one cute little boy!

One of Ronan's new favorite things to do is to play with his laundry basket.

He puts it over his head and runs around the house. I've gotten a few great home movies of the laundry basket with two little feet sticking out the bottom cruising around the living room!

Enjoying a slice of cheese while sitting on the couch like a big boy!


Cheese is one of his favorite foods.


Ronan playing with Auntie Teresa.


Reading a good book with cousin Lauryn.

Mommy and Baby Boy about to go for a walk around the neighborhood.


My men in their "Holland" shirts.

August so far...

Summer is going by so fast - soon it'll be autumn and the weather will begin to get colder! It doesn't seem fair because this summer hasn't even been all that hot yet!

Ronan at a playdate, playing in the sand box. This little kimono-style outfit was given to him by some Missionary friends of ours stationed in Japan. I think it's absolutely adorable!

A big smile - he was having a fun time playing with his friends. Notice the bit of snack that's on his chin. He was saving that for later :)

Mommy took a picture of me while I was sleeping!

Watching Daddy push a big, loud machine across the grass. What is he doing?!?!

Ronan's First Popsicle!

Ronan had his very first popsicle today when we were at our friend's house for a playdate. He loved it!

A little confused at first...

He made a couple of funny faces as he got used to the cold treat.

I think I'll have another lick!

A little strange, but yummy!

He also had fun playing with his friends, Cody, Danielle and Gracyn.

He finally figured out that he can sit down in pools to play!

The Three Amigos

Since I promised to post at least once a week, but Collin has the camera and is on a business trip right now, I've dug in our "archives" for a cute picture to post.

This is Ronan (middle) and his friends, Cody and Danielle, at the water park on the hottest day of the year.

Be sure to check back next week, I promise to have some new photos by then.

Ronan the fashion model

On Monday Ronan and I went to the park near our house. Since he was dressed in his new Baby Gap outfit that he received from Auntie Lara for his first birthday, I decided to snap some pictures of him. Here are the shots from his photo shoot.

The full length shot.

The pouty face.


The lounging pose.

The action shot.

Mr. Serious

In the water...

Since the weather has been so hot in recent days, we decided to get a kiddy pool for Ronan.

Unfortunately, he doesn't realize that he can sit down in it and play, so he stands the entire time.

With friend Danielle in the new pool.

Ronan's bubble beard!