Solly's B-day and Staying w/G-ma & G-pa M

Below are pictures from Solly's 1st B-day party at the house, his b-day party at Daycare ( on is birthday), his first haircut and staying at G-ma and G-pa M's house while Mommy and Daddy were at conference ( 5 whole days!!). The order of the pictures is a little off, but still, the cutest subject ever!!!


The day after....still wanted to swim, even if there was no water!

Swimming at his party w/Brice

Happy B-day Little Man!!

Mommy, Daddy and someone from the Blue-man group!

"Are you sure I can do this, mom? "

Playing with Cousin Justin and Cousin Simon.

"Yummm, blue sticky sweet stuff, what should I do with this?"

Miss Natalie playing on Solly's new climbing castle in the playground/ area Daddy made for his b-day.

Showing Jack and Denver the ropes.

cupcake party at daycare - at 12:01 on July 23rd!

Mommy had to blow out the candle - but still fun.

Yum, Yum - homemade mini-birthday cupcakes are YUMMY!

The Big Boy on campus!

Happy B-day to me!!!

Solly's First Hair Cut - he took it like a champ - of course!

G-pa, Solly and Teddy

Double-fisted drinker!

Almost walking...

Whatever happens at G-pa's & G-ma's...well...must tire everyone out, thats for sure!

Solly in his big-boy seat - jamming out to 60's on 6 in G-pa's car.

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Thanks Grandma and Grandpa M for B-day gift!!!

Grandma and Grandpa Merzer got Solly a Climb & Slide Castle that we are going to put outside in the new mini-play ground we built in the back yard. He already loves it - loved helping Daddy built it and has already figured out how to climb up it but didnt quite figure out how to get down...oh well thats for tommorrow!!

Sammie followed us upstairs for bathtime, and well, ended up taking a bath :)

Solly Uses a Spoon well, sort of

Solly and his first try of spagetti and sauce...need we say more.

Solly using a fork to eat his "skedi"

Solly using his fork to eat his skedi and sauce (p.s. I'm still finding piece of spagetti flung around the dining room!)

I couldnt figure out how to turn the pic upright :( -- John pulled out a tree, raked up old mulch and dirt, laid down weed protectant and remulched it with that rubber mulch to make a play area for Solly - all during the height of the sun!

Solly watching Daddy making his outside play area -- he stood there the WHOLE time John was working and every time he left the yard to get something from the garage Solly had a meltdown.

Hey, something is out of place here...

"Peek-a-boo"

" Look ma, I figured out what this wagon is for!"

More Vacation Pictures from Julie & Zack's Awesome Camera

Solly's First Beach Vacation

This weekend we took our first official "family vacation" and went to Destin with the Kuklas and Gibsons. We had a beautiful three bedroom condo, though it wasnt child proofed and had dangerous wood and stone stairs - still, we got out of it bump and bruise free! It was Solly's first trip to the beach AND first time in a big pool - and he was great at both! He loves, loves, loves the water. He literally took to it like a fish - he was kicking and trying to get out of my arms to swim. He also didnt mind dipping under or the water in his face. We cant wait for those swim lessons in two weeks! Seeing him, Natalie and Jackson together all weekend was the best part. They are all so loving and sweet to each other. We just cant wait for them to grow up together - we could literally envision the three of them being 5 years old and running around -- my heart swells at the thought! Anyways, here are a few pictures. Zack was the designated picture-taker of the weekend so we'll add the really good shots when he gets us those, but here's a taste of our cute Surfer Dude...

Solly chillin on Mr. Turtle. I went round and round w/him trying to get a good shot w/him smiling cause he really did enjoy being on the float, it just doesnt look it here.

Solly checkin out the pool w/Daddy.

Natalie has this really cool push car thing that we used when we all went to the Wharf for dinner. So here's what happened when she was in it and Solly wanted to get in...we thought there was going to be an "issue" - instead we got this...

"Oh, hi there"

"Ohhhh, long time no see friend!!!"

"Ahhh love you friend"

"No, I love you more"

"We just love each other"

Solly getting Daddy a beer!

Mr. Solomon ready for any sand you bring on!

More photos to come....

Solly Meets a Far-Away Friend

Dominique and Brian were in Tally for Memorial Day and it was the first time we all got to meet little Colin ( 7 months!). The babies seemed to love each other even if they didnt really "play" much together. Still it was a wonderful afternoon just seeing Dom and Brian - they are such great parents - always knew they would be -- it just made me really miss them more and wish we all lived closer.


Solly and Colin meet for the first time!

Solly's already found a new best bud!

My two little guys!

The "hot" mamas: Aunt Chel Chel, Alia & Peyton Lily, Dom & Colin and us.

Just a cute shot of my little guy.

Mr. Big guy has a wagon and he knows how to fill it with his toys!

Ok, seriously, have you EVER seen such a cute tushie??!!! What I was really aiming for was to show you how he walks and stands, but come on, that tush is CUTE!