back from cayman!

well we are back to reality! cayman was incredible as always! so much to do now!!!

this pic really is special

when i look at this picture of easton it makes my heart melt in a different way. he looks so much like my brother frankie here, it is like he is speaking to me through him. it is a same expression that he had. just peaceful and happy. my family is so fortunate to have this new life in it with frankie's spirit that shines through. i love you and miss you so much, we all do.

more weekend love

good mornin'

this is little bud waking up from his morning nap.... SO HAPPY!

8 months old!

my sweet guy turned 8 months this week. i know i am his mama, but he is the cutest little boy i've ever seen!

can't take it

i can't even take how cute easton's shoes are...

my bud

so excited!

we are in the process of finalizing the dates for our cayman trip!! i love this pic of heath docking the boat. i think he looks handsome doing that. look at that water!!!!!!!!!!! easton, get ready to fall in love!! heaven on earth!!

grammy love

this is some serious loving going on here. easton is in his grammy's arms and she couldn't have been happier. this is such a huge reason for moving back to the east coast from california. family is so important. i sure do miss cali though too!!!!!!!!!

afternoon delight

it's a boy anniversary!!!!!!

today is a year exactly that we found out we were having a boy. what a great day, i'll never forget it. i knew i was going to have a boy. we went to vinnie's and shopping for easton after the ultrasound. it was a warm february day, like it was meant just for us... just like he was born in june, the end of spring and the beginning of summer. i can't wait to take him to the beach all of the time. this pic is the first time they brought him to me. it is such a miracle, the whole thing. we bought him a book "the little pea" that day and i just read it to him. there is truly nothing better than his love.

peace

this pic is peaceful to me

love that tongue!

mmm

the little man is so curious....

sweet boy

i wake up happier every day due to this little bud. i may sound corny all of the time on my blog, but i feel so blessed to experience motherhood. it truly is the most gratifying and consuming experience. no matter what, we have this amazing little spirit to take care of.

and...........yeah!!!!!!! it is in the 70's today and the sun is out! thank God!! we will be out the second he wakes up to soak it all up before it gets cold again. seasonal affective disorder is gone today! the top pic sums him up, he usually makes a gasping laugh with that face...

sweet cheeks

i love this hat on him. his little cheeks are so soft and i swear that he smells like candy!

weekend peek

this weekend easton turned 7 months!! it is a miracle before my eyes. i never knew that there was a love that was this intense. it is so exciting to hear him jabber and watch him move. nothing like the smile that greets you 24/7 as well. i love the last pic of heath and easton doing their thing on the sofa together. he is going crazy in the jumparoo as i type this. off to go get passports for the cayman islands now!!!!!!!! yippee!

fuzz

this is my little fuzz. i call him that for obvious reasons. look at TOOF!

in the jumparoo....

there is a wonderful creation called the jumparoo that was given to us( thanks beth!!!!!) that is a big hit. it is great to hang out with e on the porch while he jumps to his delight. it is hilarious when he really gets going. the top photo was towards the end when he was a little tired. i just want to kiss him when i see that pic!!!!!!!!!!

wooly

thanks to christy for this handsome sheep. we love it!!!!

the big ducky

another exciting milestone at the ritch household! easton outgrew his tubby and is officially now in the big blow up ducky. he had the greatest time sitting up and splashing and playing. it was so fun to watch. he is sleepin like a babe now.........luvbug...

good morning

little bud ate bananas for the first time this morning....

2009

it is unbelievable that is is already a whole new year. i have to say, 2008 was by far the best year of my life with the birth of my son. heath took these bottom pics the other day when i was getting easton dressed and i love them. just thought i'd share...

happy new year!!