the sun and the sand and family is grand

Thanks to these wonderful parents the whole family spent a week at the beach following my cousin's wedding. Miriam was in heaven getting to spend so much time with her cousins. She would wake up, at the crack of dawn, and ask if she could play with her cousins. However, she was always a little disappointed to find out they were still sleeping. We all had fun playing in the sand, swimming in the pool, playing hide and seek as well as other games in the condo, and being together. Thanks Gran & Granddaddy for a wonderful week & fun memories!!

Our best attempts at family pictures with 6 littles under the age of 4

Playing in the sand at Lulu's

Only  4 months a part, these two are bound to be BFFs

Swimming at the pool

Eliana & Latham preferred the pool over the beach

Miriam & Latham had fun dancing on our last night at Cosmo's 

Dinner at Lulu's

We cooked at the condo for most of our meals, because it's just chaos to take this many people anywhere. Thanks to Gran & Granddaddy for keeping the kids one night so the adults could have a nice dinner out.

Beach fun

month six

That face. His smile. 

Melts this mommy's heart. 

Six months. Once again, it's hard to believe this sweet baby is half way to one. I could just sit and stare at that precious face all day long. We've come a long way baby, and I'm so thankful for the joy you bring our family. 

 

You are strong. Once you grab on to something, you don't want to let go. It's a wrestling match to pry things out of your hands. I pray you use your strength as a gentle giant, not a bully, to build others up.

You are intense. From day one, you have been this way, and you don't stop until you've accomplished your goal. I pray you use your determined spirit to fight for what's right in this world.

You are excited. I think one reason I love your smile and happy demeanor so much is because of the struggle we had in the beginning. I pray you always use your big smile and bright personality to bring joy to others. 

One of my favorite songs, right now, is Hillsong's Came To My Rescue. May you always remember to call out to our mighty Father, knowing he will answer you, and that he will come to your rescue.

Falling on my knees in worship
Giving all I am to seek Your face
Lord, all I am is Yours
My whole life, I place in Your hands
God of Mercy, humbled I bow down
In Your presence at Your throne
I called, You answered
And You came to my rescue and I
I wanna be where You are

In my life, be lifted high
In our world, be lifted high
In our love, be lifted high

At six months, you...

weigh 16 pounds 4 ounces

measure 27 3/4 inches

sit up on your own

chew on everything

never want to be still 

sleep 10 hours at night

To compare our babies at six months, follow the link:

http://annaandcraigwright.blogspot.com/2014/06/six.html