Short Shorts

Ellabeth is going to spend the summer showing off her chubby legs.

Sweet Kisses

Ellabeth missed her daddy so much that she showered him with kisses when she got back.

#100

To celebrate the 100th blog post, we decided to take a look back.

One Last Sunset

Beach Party

The locals had a beach festival tonight, so we headed down to check it out.  The festival was nice, but we ended up mainly taking pictures of Ellabeth.

Pool Day

I did a little sun bathing at the pool today.  

Mom helped me stay cool in this neat little float with a personal shade.

Rainy Day

Today was cloudy and stormy, so we headed out to do some of Ellabeth's favorite activity - shopping!

When we got back, we tried to get some pictures of her by the ocean, but she didn't like the sand, water, or wind.

Kim got some neat pics of me trying to get her happy.

And finally - A Smile!

The Power of Sunscreen

Kim's Feet - SPF 0

Ellabeth's Feet - SPF 50

My First Beach Day

Mommy and Kim made an elaborate set-up so that I could stay cool on the beach.

But I was most interested in standing up and eating sand!

I took a short nap in my beach cabana.

And I had fun splashing mommy in the pool.

I ended the afternoon wrapped up in my cuddly towel and ready for a bath!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 

GRANDMA & GRANDPA!

Macho Mama

I don't like to brag, but it takes quite a woman to get all this from baggage claim to a rental car.

And then go to the store to pick up "a few" things.

But it was all worth it for Ellabeth and I to watch this beautiful sunset from just steps out our door.

See the Similarities

between the corner of our TV table....

and the bruise down the middle of her forehead?!

Yes, we should protect those edges!

Stand Up

Beach Prep

We did a trial run of the baby beach cabana to try to prevent embarrassment on the beach.

Congratulations Caitlyn!

Happy Mamas Day to my wifey !!!

(who is currently in Indiana)

It is a beautiful thing to see someone live out their passion each and every day...

And we thought she made a mess the first time!

8 Months Old

Playing Dress Up

This dress was bought by my Great Great Grandma Hicks for my cousin, but he ended up being a boy.  My aunt saved the dress, and someday I'll get to pass it on.

Tickle Time

Make Some Noise

Go Celtics

Ellabeth went to her first basketball game - actually only half a game - but she had fun!