Happy Birthday to Wilder Wingfield

So as I slowly catch up to all summertime news, I have eventually gotten to my post announcing the birth of Wingfield cousin numbr 8.
Wilder Morton Wingfield was born on July 1 and is absolutely precious.
Alder and Wilder (or as we like to call them the Walders) are only 5 1/2 months apart. I am sure these two will be big buds. Congrats Joseph and Beth. He's a cutie.


Alder, 5 1/2 months Wilder, 2 weeks Teddy, 22 months
You can catch more of these two cute Wingfield cousins at bethjosephwingfield.blogspot.com

Cheek Kisses

I just had to say that I love Alder and love kissing his cheeks. I often want to just eat dose yittle cheeks because day are soooo precious. Do you see those cheeks? Love them.

Not so much...

We have been blessed to receive these two new toys for Alder. I had great hope that like so many of our other friends' babies Alder would love entertaining himself with either jumping or spinning around the exersaucer. Well... failed expectations can really disappoint. He likes each toy for no more than 10 minutes. What he could do for hours is be held my me. He loves that. I love it too its just that I can only accomplish one-handed tasks.I keep trying them a little bit each day. I am still hoping that he'll love them eventually but for now I should really enjoy Alder's desire for me to hold him because that is sure to only last so long.

Monkey Man

Our Little Clown

Summatime Sweets

A few weekends ago Alder had not napped well all day and Jared I were trying to get some stuff done in preparation for the move. So I pulled out an organic teething biscuit and let Alder experience the messy sweetness. (I did not leave him alone on the wall). He loved it, was covered all in it, and Ally for sure became his new best friend. I did not have to worry about trying to clean Alder up. Ally took care of that part for me.

Giggles

Alder laughs a lot these days. Its true what they say about hearing your child laugh or having them smile at you-it makes it all (the sleepless nights, poopy diapers, long days with no naps) worth it.

Yum Yum !

The day Alder turned 5 months (June 17th) he had his first taste of real food. He had given me enough signs that we needed to move onto solids. I was hoping to wait until he was 6 months but he's a hungry boy. Alder took to it very quickly but would still choose nursing over rice cereal any day. What baby wouldn't?

Happy Belated Father's Day

I am extremely late on my posts so I will be playing catch up over the next few weeks. This was Jared's Father's Day gift. I took this picture of him in Jared's shirt (thanks Jen for the idea so many years ago) and plan on doing so every year until Alder is grown. If you want to know our little boy this is him. This look he has captures exactly him. He and I are both so blessed to have Jared. Jared is a wonderful wonderful man with amazing integrity and character. He is honest. He provides and protects. He never complains and loves and cherishes both me and Alder. We love you Jared!

Funny Dada

On Saturday morning Jared got Alder rolling with laughter for about 10 minutes by making this sound you'll hear on the video. I was crying by the end of it b/c I was laughing so hard. Alder's laughter is just the best sound ever. Later that day though we had gone for a walk and wore out our little boy and so Alder kept falling asleep while I was nursing him. Jared thought he would try to help keep him awake with that noise that made Alder laugh earlier in the day. As you can see Alder still thought it was funny, but not funny enough to wake all the way up.

My Boys

Alder is never really too sure of the shower, but he is sure he loves his Daddy. I have loved seeing the two of them get to know each other. Alder honestly smiles more excitedly and lovingly at Jared than anyone else and after such a difficult time for us with Jared being gone so much that is a real gift from God.

Graduation/Memorial Weekend

This past weekend was crazy. We drove to Chattanooga to see Uncle Houston graduate from high school. We are so proud. He will be attending Ole Miss next year. Alder's cousin Josie, who is 14 months older than him, was staying at Yaya's house and we got to spend some time with her. Josie was so sweet and gentle with Alder is was really neat to watch. She loves babies and you can already tell she is going to be a great mother someday. Then we came back to Birmingham to be together as a family for Memorial Day. Jared desperately wanted to cook something over a fire and so he resurrected the old outdoor grill thingy in our backyard. He and Alder roasted a fine pork tenderloin and a lone hot dog as an appetizer. The two of them look halirious, dirty, and very manly. Oh the joys of summertime.

Swimming Fun

Happy Boy at 4 months

Chattanooga

*Picture of Chattanooga from Point Park. The Tennessee River snakes through the city so beautifully and mountains surround it on all sides.


We spent the first two weeks of May in Chattanooga. It was a wonderful time with grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Alder has really turned a corner. He has become a more happy and content baby with such a personality. He has come out of his "newborness" by taking longer naps during the day, sleeping better at night, enjoying his awake time during the day more, and even giggling some. Alder has started a new thing of getting red in the face, grunting really loud and straightening his arms and legs all at once. He also bites down on his gums and with his lips thinly opened blows bubbles out the corner of his mouth. He looks very funny doing this as well as when he sticks his tongue out and bites down on it. Can we say teething? I believe this little boy will be very full of life and will probably spend some serious time in the time out chair someday.



Alder at 3 and a half months

Shopping Spree

Alder and his friend Winston went shopping this past week together. They found some really great deals on diapers, wipes, toothpaste, toilet paper, and paper towels at Target. Winston was kind enough to share his seat with Alder after he got tired of being in the wrap. Winston gave him a lot of love pinches on his leg and Alder just smiled at all the babble that Winston was telling him.

Just Reading....

"Surprise" visit from KeeKee

We love KeeKee! My Mom has really taken to being a grnadmother and she just absolutely loves Alder. Of course I knew she would as well as my Dad, but to see your parents become grandparents for the first time and love on your child like they do really is a wonderful experience. KeeKee came down a few weeks ago on a whim and we were so so excited to see her. Thanks Mom for coming and all the generous love you so freely give.

Number 7

Alder is number 7 in the long line of Wingfield cousins. We were with the whole family at the beginning of April and it was the first time for Alder to be with all his cousins. From left to right and all under the age of 6 it is Shaw, Stoney, Strib, Alder, Josie, Demi, and Teddy. I look forward to more cousins (number 8 is on the way) and the many years of fun they will all have together.

The Bumper Pad

After his nap today he was just "talkin" to his bumper pad. I'm glad its not only decorative, but also very entertaining. He was 14 weeks yesterday and just continues to grow so big. He has even started to love on a little green blanket. You can see it in the video. I just love watching him do new things everyday.