Best. Pictures. Ever.

We had Jess of jaybee images take Liam's 6-month pictures earlier this month, and holy canoli - she is amazing!  Of course, it helps that Liam is absolutely adorable and loves to smile.  Here are three of my favorites:

Creative Outlet: Check

As some of you may know, I bought a sewing machine after Christmas. I know, I know, you're probably thinking "WTH? Ali is going to try to sew???"

Yep, I am. I desperately need a creative outlet because my day job just ain't cuttin' it. My friend Andrea made some really cute gifts for Liam when he was born, and that got me thinking...I can do that!

So, my first attempt at being crafty was to make this bib (based on the bibs Andrea made for Liam):

It actually turned out okay, considering my complete lack of previous sewing experience!  Now, I do have to give credit where credit is due: my mom came over on Saturday, I told her what I wanted to do, and I watched her make one.  Then I replicated her bib.  Hers had slightly straighter stitching, but, hey, she has been sewing for years.  I'll get there.

I know all you really want is to see a picture of Liam, so here is one taken late last week.  It's impossible to get a picture of the kid without his hands being in his mouth - that's his current "thing".

The Giggle Monster

6 Months Old!

Our little buddy is 6 months old today!  He is such a happy little guy...always smiling and laughing.

Liam on New Year's Day (apparently he partied too hard on the Eve...)

And the 6 month pictures we took today:

Christmas 2009

Instead of writing a long post about our Christmas, I made a word collage on http://www.wordle.net/ - so much fun!

For the Love of All Things Snowy...

...STOP SNOWING!!!  That is all.

Oh, and a few pictures from the Christmas festivities this week taken before this monster of a storm hit.

Here Comes Santa Claus!

We celebrated Christmas this weekend with our families since we are going out of town for the Christmas holiday this year.  Lots of fun was had by all!  Liam is now the proud owner of a small army of new toys and books and will also be the best-dressed kid at day care for at least the next three months!