Big changes!

One day a week or so ago, Seth rolled over on his own for the first time! And the next day, he started sitting up on his own. He is changing so fast, getting stronger and more in control of his own movement.

Yesterday we went to a picnic organized by La Leche League, and afterward hung out with some friends. Eva is here helping me for the weekend so she came along.
Liam is 3 months old and he and Seth are on the road to becoming great friends. Though for now, he is pretty indifferent about Seth's existence, and Seth just wants to grab his face :-P

Eva and Seth at the picnic

Liam and Seth after the picnic- Seth had just woken up in this picture.

Seth thought sitting with Liam was a hoot.

The entire time we were taking these pictures, Seth kept reaching up to touch Liam's face. He loves to grab peoples' faces, so we had to to move his hand so he wouldn't hurt him!

My awesome man is also such a great daddy. He and Seth love to play together now that Seth is old enough to appreciate it more. It is so sweet to watch them bonding.





In less than two weeks we are moving out of our apartment and in with Manny's parents (for those couple weeks before our closing date- then we move again into the new house). So I'm in packing mode now and I feel like our house is being turned upside down. I can't wait to be in our new home. Until then, it seems, there will be a general feeling of chaos.

Our Lives Lately

Seth is exactly five months old today. I must say, four months was kind of rough, so I am really hoping five is a little easier. Don't get me wrong though, he is still just the coolest baby ever :) Just more fussy lately than he used to be, which can be hard on mama. He is so active now- constantly moving. He can almost sit up on his own, and he loves to stand up with someone holding him for balance. He laughs and smiles a lot and is overall a very happy baby.

We are waiting to hear back about the appraisal on our new house, but if that went okay, then we're just waiting for closing, which is set for August 28th. Our lease here is over on the 7th, so we have less than a month now to pack. We're going to stay with Manny's parents for the few weeks in between. I am so excited that we are going to own our home. It's funny- this is the house we wanted all along and didn't think we could get, and now it is all working out. Amazing.

Manny and I are doing well. I feel like we are facing every challenge that comes our way with solidarity, as we always have. Seth has tested and strengthened our marriage and our love. Manny is still working overnight shifts, and we have fallen into our own version of a normal routine. My photography business is pretty stagnant for now, unfortunately. I am seriously considering trying some freelance writing- maybe something will come of it.

Here are some shots of Seth being silly, (In his wool diaper cover from this Etsy seller.)