Loving our new deck!

Did we say THANK YOU to Grandma and Grandpa and Gram and Poots for helping us with deck and kitchen projects?!?

THANK YOU!

I love Grandparents and Great-Grandparents!

Oliver had some candid shots while visiting with Grandma, Grandpa, and Gram and Poots one weekend in July. He really enjoyed watching Papa, Grandpapa, and Pootsy build him a new deck from the ground up...even if he didn't show it for Grandpa Carlson! He and his parents are all very thankful for the help. They are spending every evening and weekend hour together on their lovely deck. The dogs too!

More 6 month pics

Oliver gets 6-month portraits

Oliver eats!

Just one day after turning 6 months old, Oliver was ready to try his first "solids." The menu d' jour? Rice cereal. The response? See for yourself!

Perfect summer afternoon in Daddy's arms

Her name was Stella...

We don't know who she is or where she comes from, but she sure is cute! These two really took a liking to each other one afternoon in the park.

Happy 4th of July Grandpa and Grandma Carlson!

Oliver got to spend his first 4th of July with Grandma and Grandpa Carlson, Great-Grandma and Grandpa Brandt (aka Poots and Gram), and Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Second Cousins. We wish we had pictures of everyone!

No fireworks this year. The Surgeon General warns against whipper snappers and snakes for 6-month olds. But we see many o' sparklers in his bright future! (waa-waa) Oliver enjoyed hanging out with everyone and wants to kick back with you again soon.

These good looks run in the family!

Oliver loved looking at all these familiar faces - Aunt Denna, Aunt Deb, and Cousin Super-Madi! He sends his love and special thanks for coming to see him. :)