Murphy is having a blast!

Murphy is having a blast at the beach! He got a new hat(toddler sized!) and has enjoyed wearing it on his strolls. It really makes him look like a big boy! Thanks, DeeDee and Dibs, for letting us stay at your house! We are going to the SC Aquarium in Charleston tomorrow, so look for those pics later in the week! Murphy getting ready to go on a beach walk
Falling asleep on the beach while chewing on bun-bun!
Playing in the bumbo
Watching basketball with Daddy
Gobbling up his rice cereal! He loves to eat!!!

Vacation!

We got to Kiawah yesterday and are staying for 10 days! Today was a little overcast, but nice, so we took Murphy for a late afternoon stroll. He loved facing out in the Baby Bjorn and did not want to get out! I will do several posts this week, especially for LinLin, who is missing her guy! He was cackling when we put him in this!
Murphy loves to be silly!
He really wants that remote!
Sitting up like a big boy!

Roll Over!

Murphy has been rolling over from his tummy to his back at random times since he was 5 weeks old, but has been consistently rolling over this week! Today he decided to roll both ways! We have had lots of fun milestone to record this week!!

Murphy's First Rice Cereal!

Murphy tried his first solids this afternoon and loved it! We put his highchair together and he was ready to go. It was so much fun to watch! I think this boy is going to love to eat! Miller was quite curious about the cereal as well. Check out the video to see it!

Big Boy!

Murphy had his 4 month check-up today. Here he is swinging after a big nap today. (It must be the shots- he doesn't usually nap long!) I tried to get a pic of his spiderman band-aid, but you can't see it here! He weighs 16 pounds and is 24 inches! We are going to start him on rice cereal next week! He's obviously a big eater, so hopefully he will do well with solids. We are thrilled because he got off to a slow start in the weight department, but has caught up now! He loves our pediatrician, Dr. Shults, and does well at the doctor's office. He cried after the shots, of course, but he was so brave. Here are some pics of Murphy playing yesterday! Enjoying the swing "big boy style"- We moved it out of the living room to make room for the Christmas tree, so he hasn't used it in awhile. I took out all the head supports and sat it upright. It's like a new toy to him!:)
Exploring the exersaucer
Drooling on the tummy spinner from DeeDee and Dibs -Daddy calls him Droolio
His favorite spot- the lilly pad from Big Will! The shoes from Aunt Abby fit so well!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! 2oo7 was a great year for us! We have a great baby who has blessed our lives more than we could have ever imagined! We are excited for the many adventures 2008 has in store for our family! Here we are on New Year's Eve over at Graham and Jessi Hunter's house! We had a great time and ate sooo much! Way to go, Tee, on the fabulous ribs you cooked on your Big Green Egg!:) The Girls! Whitney, Jessi, me, and Adrienne
Whit, "Faulkie Baby", and Me
Here we are on Saturday night at Joe and Helen Bruner's house on the lake! We ate tons of raw and steamed oysters that Collin and Austin brought from Charleston!
Murphy posing with his first oyster- he'll have to wait a few years to taste one!:)
Justin Bruner (in from California with his wife Wendy), Helen, Walker, and Joe chowing down on some fresh oysters!

Busy Christmas Day!

We had a very busy Christmas day! We woke up early for Murphy to have his Santa presents. Next we went over to John and Debbie's house for Christmas breakfast. Then we went to Nashville for Christmas dinner with my family. Murphy did well with all of the travel and excitement! Here are some pics! Murphy was a little sleepy during his first time seeing what Santa brought him!

Murphy and Daddy got matching bathing suits from Dee Dee and Dibs!
Gramps, Allie Harris, and Murphy
Murphy and Allie Harris are so excited!

The excitement is now wearing off!
Murphy and Big Will in Nashville
Big Will entertaining Murph
Me, Walker, Murphy, Will, and LinLin

Murphy is very hot natured! He always has to stip down to his diaper by the end of the night! Here are the highlights of our "Michelin Man"!

Murphy's excitement about his new hat is almost more than he can take!
Back at home playing with his 2nd cousin, Charlotte-she, too, is hot natured! It must be a trait from the Diddle side of the family!:)
Murphy later shared his bouncy chair with Charlotte. She was very curoius about it here!
Playing at home with his new rings- He looks like he is about to eat the camera!!!:)

Christmas was wonderful, especially with a little one around! I can't imagine how next year will be when he is mobile! Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!:)