1-Year Pics

Some of the pics from Braden's 1-year photo shoot...we didn't end up getting any with his big smile, but here are our favorites.

Braden's 1st Year Month by Month

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3 Months

4 Months

5 Months

6 Months

7 Months

8 Months

9 Months

10 Months

11 Months

12 Months - 1 Year Old!

Convention at 6 months

OK, you parents out there...Braden is 6 months old and it's convention time. I'd love to see a few of your pearls of wisdom! =)

Braden's 6-months Pics

These are some of the photos taken at Braden's 6-months photo shoot. He wasn't interested in doing many poses in his Mariners outfit. =)

Garrett's Visit

Garrett was in town briefly for work, so we all got together at Suzy's for a family dinner. It was great to see him!

Cousins Garrett and Jen

Sweet cousins

Uncle Dan

Table shots of family and friends

Braden hanging out with Jilene

Funny Auntie Donna

Uncle Terry has a good touch!

Happy belated Birthday singing for Troy and Justin

Some girls anxiously awaiting their chocolate cake!

Chocolate bliss

Troy and Garrett

Looking adoringly at Auntie Tonya

Snuggles with Grandpa Jim

Marco & Jenny's Visit

We had some special visitors from Ecuador last weekend. Marco and Jenny were here with April P. It was fun to have April with us again after a few years, and wonderful to get acquainted with Marco and Jenny! Que privilegio - gracias por venir! Marco and Jenny with Braden shortly after they arrived.

Jenny and April checking out Braden's toes

Braden had a fast friend in Jenny! Que buena amiga...

Don D. and Karen T. joined us for lunch on Sunday. Marco told us their testimony; Don translated for Troy.

A special couple

April, Jenny, Braden, and Marco

Braden's 6-month Update

It's so hard to believe that Braden is already 6 months old! He is so much fun these days, with his little personality beginning to emerge. He's been teething intensely, and we can see those first bottom teeth just below the gums. They must be coming soon!

One of his fun tricks these days...yummy toes! He got to spend some time with Maddie Y. the last couple weeks. She went with us to Yakima for Mommy's summer conference. She proved to be a great nanny!

Any time he starts out on his back these days, we can be sure he'll be on his tummy in a blink! The other day, he was on his tummy with his head craned back, watching the musical star from that position. Of course I didn't catch that on camera, but this is how I often find him.

Helping Mommy sort the mail and make fruit salad

Seriously busy while hanging out in his new walker