Welcome Summer!!

As the trend goes, since the seasons are changing, it must be time for me to do a blog update! We have had quite the eventful past 2 months. Lydia is now 7 months! She is more and more expressive every day. She is rubbing her eyes when she is sleepy, opening her mouth wide for food, giggling at you across the room (see video at the end), and finding lots of joy watching Ellie sit and chase her ball. She is still loving her 2 fingers. She is starting to sit without support for about 1 min max. No crawling yet, but she sure is rolling everywhere! I cannot believe she is over half a year old. We are enjoying her more than ever.

The end of April was her first beach trip. We went to Hilton Head for the annual Cosby/Echerd family vacation. Babies are multiplying every year we go! Lydia had a great time with her big cousin Hayes (18mon) and little cousin Lilian(6mon). Aunt Katherine got Lydia and Lilian matching bonnets for the trip and they were so precious. I learned very quickly that beach trips with a baby to not include much beach time, but still tons of fun! We took more pictures at the beach and pool than minutes we were actually out there!

Before we left for the beach, my precious college buddies got together to celebrate 2 new little ones on the way. We had a joint shower at our house for Lauren and Ellen. They are both expecting this summer. Lydia has tons of buddies in the making!

Lydia's baptism was May 23. Since Brian was ordained last December, he was able to baptize her! It was so special! It is so wonderful to have the hope and peace that the Lord holds Lydia in the palm of His hands. We wait expectantly for the day she will come to know the Lord personally and be filled with the joy and hope that is only found in Him!

My special fingers

Reaching out for everything...especially Ellie!

Moo Moo, Poppy, Dee Dee and Grandpa came for her baptism

Daddy baptizing his sweet baby girl

Lauren's Birmingham Shower

Lauren and Ellen's Atlanta shower

Can't wait to meet Lucy and Jackson!

First family beach shot! Loving the sling these days!

Sweet bonnett babies!

Playing chicken with Hayes

Cousin hangout time!

My little smiler! I love these shots!

The growing Cosby/Echerd family!

I love reading time with Daddy!

Silly Daddy!!