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helping with the laundry

6 months!!

a good nap is always needed after a long time playing and crawling around



Wow, I simply cannot believe that my little man is half a year old today! It has been the most amazing 6 months of our lives. We learn something new every day about parenting, which is quite challenging at times! We also see daily changes in our son and delight in his curiosity, alertness and personality. In the past month he has been eating more solid foods. Avocado is a big hit (which doesn't surprise me as I can eat them right out if the shell) as well as apples, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, peas. He enjoys drinking water, especially if you "feed" it to him from a straw. He is finally getting the hang of a sippy cup. Liam has been on the move, too! He started out rocking back and forth on his knees, with pure pleasure for finding a new way to move. This week he has moved on to scooting and crawling, giving me a run for my money! Therefore the babyproofing has begun around here. Before I know it he will be at the other end of the house in the blink of an eye! He is sitting unassisted for short spurts as long as he is distracted, but there are still faceplants and sideways topples. It is such an amazing thing to watch the development of a little human. We are so blessed to have Liam in our lives, I can't remember life before him and can't imagine it without him.

Hope everyone has had a great summer! I look forward to a colorful and cool fall.
Lots of love and hugs to each of you, xoxoxo Kelly, Will and Liam

5 months

Liam is a week shy of 5 months! It is so hard to believe how fast time is moving. I found a video of him when he was 1 day old, he was so tiny, and I remember being instantly in love with him and his little noises (I tried to poat it but failed). Today his noises are MUCH louder, we have quite a monkey in our house! He is so entertaining...eating his fingers and toes, as well as rice cereal. This month we move on to veggies, and I am looking forward to the faces that will follow each new taste. He is a champ at rolling over in both directions and tries very hard to sit up. He is ready to be on the move and gets frustrated when all he can do is lay on his back or tummy. I have a feeling he will be sitting up by the end of the month for sure. We took a trip to the beach and had about 5 days to relax. Liam got to meet some new friends and have his first swim in a pool. We attempted the beach, but there were many jellyfish in the water, and I didn't chance it...although we did get the toes in. Back on home turf we have had fun swimming with Karo and Nash, cook outs with our families, topped off with his first trip to Mt. Mitchell! Here are some photos of the last few weeks. He is a very expressive little man and is changing so much each week. Love to all! xoxo Kelly, Will and Liam

4 months

I have not been quick with the camera or posts lately! Liam has been keeping me busy these days. He is rolling over, smiling a TON, beginning to show signs of giggling (which I feel will be a full deep laugh very soon). He discovered his toes, and then the next week how to get them to his mouth. He is working on some teeth somewhere deep in his gums...which is setting off drool bombs (as seen below) and lots of mouthing but not too much fussing...yet. Overall, the Rice's are wonderful and happy and healthy. Hope all of you are as well!


Liam with his "Aunt" Rachel

Happy Father's Day

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! We took Liam to a family wedding on a farm in Madison County on Saturday, and we had a blast! He was so well behaved the whole day, even sacking out for a nap right in the middle of the meal and toast (more like a roast)! Will seemed to have a good first Father's Day, I cooked him breakfast and we visited with close friends and family. Hard to believe that Liam is 15 weeks tomorrow! He is growing and changing so fast, learning to do new things everyday. Today my mom heard him giggle for the first time, which was priceless. Will got a Flip video cam for Father's Day, so we will be posting videos soon with some of these "firsts" for Liam. Happy Summer to all! Love....Kelly, Will and Liam

Morning!!

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Made ya look!!

Just thought we would share. Love ya"ll!! Will, Kelly, Liam

3 months

It's hard to believe that Liam is 3 months old! He has been rolling over from his tummy to his back and working hard on going from his back to tummy. He is super strong! Holding his head up, putting weight on his feet....the kid is ready to walk! He was active in the belly, and that must have been a sign that he is going to be an active little guy in the outside world as well. We are having a blast laughing at his coos, gurgles and babbles and waking up to his sweet smiles. Hope everyone is enjoying the last few days of Spring! Love to all, Will, Kelly and Liam