Thoroughbred

I adore this picture. This onesie is from his cool Aunt Aime' in Kansas City. What are the odds she managed to find a onesie with "Thoroughbred" on it? I have a feeling Mimi and Poppy will want a copy of this one!

Backyard Bloomage

Loving the late blooms on one of my long time favorites. Fresh flowers can be found perched atop my Mexican Petunias every morning now.

Desert catalpas like frilled feathers floating on the sumptuous summer air

Happy this hibiscus found its way, springing to life from seed sown and collected by a vacationing avian adventurer (i.e. by a bird)

This gleaming white acanthus glows against a green backdrop. Also answers to white mexican petunia. Fondly known by me for its seeds that explode like buckshot bouncing against our backyard fence

Happy Hangout

Patio Playtime

The entire family hanging out on the patio on the first sultry August evening. JoJo looking sharp and Fitzi managing to fit her fuzzy head into the bottom right corner of the shot. The lump of fur on the chair is Izzy.
Dad and Gus hanging in the hammock until the mosquitoes threatened to carry him away.

The heat makes Gus sleepy. Everything makes Gus sleepy.

August in August

Happy August, August! He is almost 3 weeks old and it is hard to believe how much he is changing just like everyone warned! He is such an angel baby. We are constantly amazed by how laid back he is and sweet. He sure is making this transition easy for us.

He is having more waking hours now - sometimes 3 hours at a time of just calm alertness combined with a little playfulness where he smiles and waves his clenched fists.

He also has an emerging dimple shown above as well as a cleft in his chin (like his dad) that shows up every so often.

A playful look

Departing Daylight

Serious Sleepytime

Okay, we might be biased but we think our boy is adorable even when he is doing nothing. Here he is sleeping..

Oh look! He's sleeping. But isn't he cute?

Bubbles and Baths

Aaron is the professional bath giver. We have both tried pitching in at the same time and it really is just easier with one person who knows what they're doing. I'd say he does a good job since Gus seems to find it very relaxing.

He was completely sacked when Aaron finished his backrub.

Sling Shots

Today I got to break out my new sling! My friend Erin let me pick out this beautiful fabric online so she could order this sling for me and I love it!! Isn't it pretty?

Lets me work at the computer, cook, walk around the house doing errands without putting Gus down if he's awake.

And he is snug as a little pea in there.

The Thinker Dons a Diaper

Perhaps Gus is pondering his first great poem :)

Much Care and Cup Cakes

Our friends have rescued us yet again. We failed to make the casseroles to freeze before Gus was born the way everyone tells you to (do people still make casseroles? I guess that is why things like cream of chicken soup still exist). But our friends bailed us out. Luckily Julie and Richard are both great cooks. Julie brought over awesome spinach burritos and a yummy cold Asian salad we have been eating off of for days! We also got a double load of cupcakes from Julie and Richard. Pictured above is a beautiful red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting and pecans made by Richard and Dwayne.

Hanging in the Hammock

Gus got to see his first hummingbirds and bumblin bumble bees yesterday then quickly got back to the business of napping.

Gus learning the art of outdoor lounging from his dad.

Mr. Gus

Friends For a Visit

Harrison came to visit Gus with Jeff, Julie, Richard and Dwayne. He stole the show by saying "baby" and "Gus"......

Showing us a yoga pose - this is called "Mountain Top".........

And after demonstrating what an elephant does with his trunk he joined the crowd in applauding his performance.

Tummy Time

So sweet. This is both Gus' and dad's favorite position. He's getting so strong already - lifting his head from dads tummy with a grunt and getting his head turned all the way from one side to another.

Lap Time