Gigglefest 2011

Liam and I had a fun day today. He met some family for the first time today. We were so lucky to go and visit his Great-Great Aunt and Uncle Marg and Frank and two of their daughters Maureen and Karen. Grandma Terry and Grandpa Sam joined us there. It was a lot of fun, Auntie Marg kept saying "bang, bang" to Liam and he was laughing and smiling at her. He loved Karen and Maureen too, giving them big smiles. They remarked at how bright, smiley and vocal he was for his age. Oh, and how big he was too! I love when he meets new people, they always seem to fall instantly in love with my little beefcake and always tell me how smart he is. Just like his mama! We also got a great picture that I will post later.

Later on Grandma Terry, Grandpa Sam, Uncle Darrin, Auntie Sharon, Tanner and Payton came over for a visit. Tanner has made the Regina Little League All-Star team and he came to visit after his batting practice. We are so proud of our little athlete! He has done so well with all of his sports so far, winning provincials and cities in hockey this year and getting second place in city ball too. To be selected for the All-Stars is a BIG deal, he might even get a chance to go to the World Little League! We will be cheering him on, that's for sure.

Tanner put his ball cap of Liam's head and he loved it! Liam smiled at him so much. I just know he will idolize his big cousin! I just hope that Tanner stays as interested in him as he gets older. He is already 12, so hopefully cell phones and girls don't take up too much of his time as Liam gets older.

Everyone took a turn holding and playing with him. He was SO SMILEY today, I loved it. He makes everyone around him so happy too!

Later we gave him a bath. He loves his baths so much. He splashes and kicks. He loves when I pour water on his belly from high in the air, his whole face smiles!

Grandma Terry brought him a few presents, a summer cover for his car seat, a toy, a mobile and a wedge so that he stops rolling onto his tummy (a post for later). We tried it out to see if it would fit him. I layed him down and I said, "It fits perfect! I got you now!" and he LAUGHED out loud. A full out straight from the belly LAUGH! Oh, how I loved that sound. I kept saying it and he kept laughing. That is the first time he really belly laughed. I wish I had it on video - but, I will keep replaying it in my mind for the next while so that it sticks in there for good, for ever. I never, ever want to forget that sound.

My sweet baby boy is growing and changing so fast. I wish I could capture every moment, every first on tape or photo, I know I can't so I am trying to remember every moment I can.