End of the Summer Fun!

Our friends, Ben and Sharnel Duarte, recently adopted a beautiful baby girl, Alexia. We are so excited for them and just so happy to see them become parents. The Margita family had all of us out to celebrate the newest addition and we all had a wonderful time. Here are some shots of the last couple of summer days.

Titus and Alexia




Daddy kisses....

....make Titus smile.

Getting sleepy....

....and down for the count.

Hiking at Rocky Mount State Park.

Six Months Old!

Where did our little baby go? Titus is such a little boy now and it is amazing how much he changes every single day. He has two bottom teeth, which can be seen in the second picture; he babbles (he talks to Pai quite a lot); he is eating bananas, sweet potatoes, peas, and peaches; sitting up, trying to stand, and scooting; and developing a little personality! We cannot wait to see the little person that God is continuing to mold. We had a little half birthday celebration for him, which was neat, although Titus just wanted to slap the cake. Again, we are thankful and feel so undeserving of this gift that God has given!

That was then......



This is now!



Just talking away.


Titus' Half Birthday cake:)

Titus digging into his cake.

Scooting around with his toys.

Such a coy young man!

Titus eats!

Since Titus is now 6 months old (half birthday photos coming), we decided to start him on solid foods. We gave him some rice cereal for a few days, which he consumed with gusto! I then made him some peach puree from the fresh peaches we picked. I think the taste was radically different for him, but you can decide!



Here are some more pictures of his eating adventures!

Joel and Titus enjoying breakfast together.

Yummy cereal.

So focused.

Finger licking good!

Baking the peaches in a water bath.

Peach Picking

Ah, the bounty of summer! My friend, Carole, and I went peach picking this weekend with her little girl, Hailey, her friend, Deondra, and of course, Titus. It was such a nice day and the peaches were so good. I am planning on making Titus' food, so we got a lot of peaches to puree and freeze! It was so nice to see everyone out in the nice weather and watch kids eat peaches in the shade with juices running down their cheeks. Maybe New England is not so bad after all!

Titus in his big boy car seat and sun hat from Auntie Kristi. Ready for a day of fun!

Carole, her son, Aiden, daughter, Hailey, friend, Deondra, and their stuffed hamsters!

Mama and Titus!

The girls picking some peaches in the hot summer sun.

Titus picking.......leaves.

Sweet, fresh peaches!

Summer Fun!

We have had a really great summer and it is sad to see it coming to a close. Before we know it, we will be choosing our next duty location and preparing to move. We have tried to go to as many outdoor festivals as we can and Titus has been a trooper. He loves being outside! It is hard to believe that in another couple of days he will be six months old! He is just such a happy boy and so laid back. The ladies in the church nursery just love him and constantly comment on how sweet he is. That just makes our day! Here are some pictures of our fun so far. We hope your are enjoying your summer as well.

Here is a sleepy Titus and Joel at the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. We got some great farm fresh cheese, berries, and vegetables.

Titus has two small lower front teeth and is chewing on whatever he can get his hands on! This is his Sofie giraffe and one of his absolute favorites! She will be with us for a long time.

Titus is beginning to sit up by himself, although we need to be close by in case he tumbles!

Here is Titus getting ready for his day in Mystic. Doesn't he look like a New England fisherman?

Joel and Titus at the Mystic Art Show. Titus got his first piece of art from Betsy Fowler.

Titus right before heading off to church!

Joel and Titus. Don't they look just alike?

The Happy Boy, ready for the weekend!