Water boy!

"God's love is meteoric, His loyalty astronomic, His purpose titanic, His verdicts oceanic. Yet in His largeness nothing gets lost; not a man, not a mouse, slips through the cracks." (Psalm 36:5 - The Message)

The Halls

Zeke,
       Well, we had our first family trip to Hilton Head, SC this past week.  It was a special trip because we stayed in the same rental house last year.  Granddaddy, Wynna, Uncle Jared, Aunt Jami, Kariss, Sophia, Daddy, you, and I were there.  I was pregnant with you last year when we were there, and we actually chose your name on that vacation.  I can't believe a year has gone by since that time, and you are 7 months old!  You weigh about 21 pounds and continue to develop more personality every day.

Our family in 2009

Our family in 2010

(You were in my belly!)

2009 - 17 weeks pregnant

Hilton Head 2010

(The picture is fuzzy, but it's the same suit, and you're on the outside!)

Some professional photos by 33 Park Photography:

 

Some of our snapshots:

Wynna and the grandbabies

Aunt Jami and me with you and Sophia

You love Kariss and she loves "baby Zeke!"

The cousins

"Chillaxin" with Uncle Jared

Daddy's boy

Mommy and her boy

    It rained the first few days of our trip, but you had a great time with Kariss and Sophia.  We brought your jumperoo and rented an exersaucer and pack 'n' play, so you felt right at home!  After the rain stopped, we were able to take you to the beach for the first time.  You didn't quite know what to think, but it was fun to watch you look down at the sand and water as they covered your toes.  You also went swimming in the pool for the first time.  You kicked like crazy, and loved to splash the water with your hands.

"Jumpy, jumpy, jumpy..."

Ready for the beach!

Checking out the beach...

You feeling the sand and waves for the first time

Where did your feet go?

Your more serious smile!

Enjoying the pool

    As I look back at the photos from our Hilton Head vacation last year, I am amazed at how much our life has changed.  You bless our lives every day, and I am incredibly thankful for you.  God has given us the opportunity to raise you and watch you grow into the person He created you to be....it's just amazing!  You have such a sweet spirit, and almost always have a smile on your face.  You are inquisitive and love to analyze colors, patterns, and textures.  You are still sitting up some on your own, but not for long periods of time.  You schooch around and turn in circles, but are not crawling yet.  I love sharing my days with you, and watching you explore the world.  I am thankful, also, for Granddaddy's generous heart to allow us to have family vacations like this one.  I pray that you look back on these photos and realize what a gift you are to all of us. 

I love you,

Mommy

You, Daddy, and Me