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!!

stittin' up

again, another beautiful day with my son. i love to say "my son". it is unbelievable how he is everything in the world that is good wrapped up. i will treasure these times forever. i feel so fortunate to have this little bud.

mr. finn

it is the images like this that make me love what i do!

another perfect december day

we had the fantastic opportunity to go to the beach on this 75 degree day again! it was so nice. our little man is so fun and i love bringing him to my favorite place. happy holidays.

merry christmas!

needless to say, christmas this year was the best ever. having a child is truly the best gift ever. easton had a great time and now has his high chair put together too! what changes are coming our way! it is so exciting. merry christmas to my family and friends!!!

you talkin to me?

easton looks like he is getting ready for his italian bonanza christmas eve. "a nice anti past" to start he suggested...

happy 6 months, my love!

what an incredible day today, i can't believe my son is already 6 months old. you hear it goes fast, but it is crazy. so much has changed with him, it is all so lovely and emotional. i love how he puts his arms up to be picked up now. i love how he reaches for the camera when i am photographing him. it used to gross me out to see baby's faces full of food, but with easton it is so cute. he loves his butternut squash. we went to the beach today on this perfect 75 degree day. i love you so much, my little man. you make everything so good.

jolie + gabe

i don't even know where to begin, this is just a quick shot of their wedding in south beach at the setai. i love this pic so much and i will elaborate later on the wedding, my friendship with jolie and the love i wish them. more to follow!

easton hits south beach!

what a fantastic weekend in south beach!!!!!!!! easton loved it! it was great to be back there. jolie and gabe, it was such an amazing wedding!!!!! your pics to follow!!!!!!!!!!