Fun with Uncle Nate

Bonnie Prince William

We had a memorable Memorial Day Picnic hosted by Nana Holm and Prince William at the Holm Estate. Among the honored guests were William's parents: Micah and Eileen; Uncle Nate and Aunt Kim; Lord Sutberry and the Lady Marsha; Lord Scantlin and the Lady Nan; and the ever elegant Dutchess Eileen Scantlin.

A special thanks to Lord and Lady Scantlin for providing chauffeur service for Prince William!

In Front of the Dogwood

Nana's dogwood tree lasted for a third week -- just for this Mother's Day portrait.

So Big!

A Special Mother's Day Present

As a special Mother's Day present William has slept (mostly) through the night for the second week in a row.

One might think that this means that we would have more time to blog -- but . . . !

Happy Mother's Day!

For Mother's Day, Micah and William took Eileen to Tyler State Park for an afternoon of outdoor adventure. Micah donned his gear - William strapped to his front and a backpack on his back - Eileen grabbed the camera - and off we went. William loved being outside. William eyes were big with wonder as we walked along Neshaminy Creek - but the fresh air eventually lulled him to sleep. We had a wonderful time and hope to become regular visitors to the park

Note that Micah is wearing a T-shirt and sweating while Eileen is cozy in her winter coat, polar fleece, and long underwear!

We weren't the only family out today!

Who Do I Most Look Like?

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Wiliam Smiling (or Fun With Photoshop)

Eileen snapped this great photo of William smiling under the dogwood tree at her mom's house with her cell phone. The only problem was that she got a clip of her finger on the bottom of the picture -- but it was nothing that a little trick with Photoshop couldn't take care of. Below is the original.

God's Faithfulness to All Generations

William was baptized
at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church
on April 20, 2008

1. Do you acknowledge your child’s need of the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ, and the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit?

2. Do you claim God’s covenant promises in his behalf, and do you look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ for his salvation, as you do for your own?

3. Do you now unreservedly dedicate your child to God, and promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before him a godly example, that you will pray with and for him, that you will teach him the doctrines of our holy religion, and that you will strive, by all the means of God’s appointment, to bring him up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord?

BY GOD'S GRACE, WE DO!

William Likes to Play

William has discovered the joy of playing! He likes to kick and wave his arms and smile. Of all the pictures we took in this series -- only this one was clear. William was moving so fast that all the other pictures are very blurred. What this picture does not capture is the sound of his little chimes as he kicks furiously. Playtime has now become a regular part of William's day.

In the Shade of Nana's Garden

William and a Visit from Nana

Nana bought this cozy outfit for William to wear home from The Birth Center -- but it was too big. He wore it for his first visitors. Now it has been packed away because it is too small. We had to unsnap the bottom so that he could wear it for one last picture. O, how fast he has grown!

William Discovers a Friend

The noise in background is not a technical glitch - William is vigorously kicking his feet on the crackly area of his play mat. His little coos were too cute to delete the sound.

William's Video Debut

This is our first attempt at video editing, so we look a little squashed. All of you IU ladies understand about squashed pictures! Hopefully we will figure it out and have more to come.

Irresistable William

William's First Easter

William's First Trip to Nana's House

On the Saturday before Easter, William took his first trip to Nana's house in Lancaster. The drive took about an hour and a half and William and Mommy slept the whole way! (One day we will attempt to take William on the nine hour trip to Maine -- but we are not ready to brave that yet . . .)

William enjoyed seeing Nana and getting his first look at her garden. We are hoping that he will love being outside and gardening as much as she does. He looks forward to going again very soon!

William Meets Grandma and Grandpa Bell

The Bells are dear friends and William's adopted Great Grandparents. It was a special treat to for William to meet the Bells.

Nana introduces William to Grandma Bell

Grandpa Bell and William become fast friends.

Finding Comfort After the Trauma

William is hopeful that he will not have to face the bathtub again.

Drying Off in a Cozy Towel