Hold on and a Struggle

Some of you asked for updates so hold on, you asked for it, you got it!

I am struggling. Nothing major. I just don't know what to do with this boy's crazy hair. I know he needs a haircut, but there are a few things I love about his shaggy little "do." My fear in cutting it is that they will cut it too short and he will end up with the "dumb and dumber" look. You know, when the bangs are about one inch long and what's left is just a bunch of forehead. I don't want my boy to look like a character from "Dumb and Dumber." Scott and I will probably take him soon and hopefully the hair dresser doesn't get too scissor happy.





I love the little side flip. A bit surfer boy and a lot cute.



Love how his little bangs are starting to sweep to the left. (Also love this crazy face he's making.)


Here's what's really holding me back. These sweet little baby curls. How can I cut those? I tell ya, I'm struggling with this. Like I said though, nothing major.

Peek-a-boo

Remember back in January when I posted about Marshall loving to play peek-a-boo? Here are a couple of those pictures of 5 month old Marshall smiling during a little game of peek-a-boo.
















Yep, at almost one he is still loving a good game of peek-a-boo. He can't help but smile. I kind of can't help but smile either. :)

Peek-a-boo (continued)

cracks me up

Nothing makes me happier...

than seeing my baby enjoying books. I love sitting down to read with him, especially when he just totally relaxes and reclines in my arms. While I do enjoy reading to him I also love that he has started to enjoy books on his own. Many times throughout the day he goes over to his book basket, plops down, and looks through some of his favorite books. Today he was especially enjoying his, "My Little Texas ABC" book (thanks Grandma)! I mean he was really digging this book today. Check it out.








This is classic: the book is upside down but he doesn't care or seem to notice.

Downward Dog

This would make his Aunt Rae so proud! Rae is a yoga instructor and the "downward dog" is a yoga pose that happens to be Marshall's favorite. He does this move all the time, even when he is in the baby pool at Pop and Loni's house.

It seems he is happiest when he is upside down.

Tubing

Last Sunday we spent the afternoon on the lake. It was fun to get out there and do some knee boarding and tubing. Marshall had his first tubing experience. I was a little let down by his lack of enthusiasm for water sports. His face never changed the whole time we were out there together. I am hoping next year he will at least crack a smile. He was pretty serious the whole time.




Watching the boats with daddy. He LOVES boats!






Notice the lack of enthusiasm (from him, not me, I am clearly happy about taking him tubing).