Phoebe

Please welcome Phoebe, Brian's new kitten, to the family. Isn't she adorable? She's two months old.

I think Malachi must be getting taller. He seems so big in his Pack and Play now.

This happens quite often. I usually pull him out right away and put him in the Pack and Play for a nap, but I couldn't resist capturing this on video.

First Steelers Game

Malachi is watching his very first Steelers game tonight, a special occassion in the Taylor family.

This video is too funny. I was laughing so hard after this was taken my stomach hurt and I had tears rolling from my eyes. Malachi's giggle is THE BEST!

We're also tuning in to the Olympic Marathon. An Ethiopian runner is in the lead pack and looking good.

Peek-A-Boo!

Peek-a-boo!
Malachi loves playing peek-a-boo with us these days. It's so cute.

Big news! He started babbling "mom-mom-mom-mom!" When you repeat it back to him, he smiles as if to say, "Yes, I thought you'd like that." The little turkey.

We went to a friend's wedding this weekend (Congrats, Adam and Heather!). We found a nice park near the chapel, so Malachi got a chance to play before the ceremony. Yes, he was as tired as he looks in the pics, which explains the meltdown he had just before the ceremony, resulting in me missing the nuptials. Poor guy; he had a touch of a cold and his new molars are giving him a heck of a time. :(

Malachi asked me to give a shout out to Grandma and Grammie for him. He really enjoyed all of his "lessons" with the Grandmas during the past few weeks and is looking forward to learning more from them!

Self-feeding!

Finally!





We wanted to keep encouraging him, so we grabbed whatever finger food we could from the kitchen and kept it coming. He did great! And now...the aftermath!

North Myrtle Beach Vacation

We just got back from a week at the beach. It was a much needed time of rest, relaxation, fun, and time with family. Kevin's parents, his brother Steve's family (Steve, Kim, Ryan with girlfriend Hayleigh, Katie, Rachel, and Nathan), and his younger brother Brian were with us.

Malachi at the beach.

Malachi learning to play cards, a Taylor family tradition.

Malachi at a Children's Museum. Big bubble!

Playing with K'nex.

A big light-brite board.

Will he be a doctor?

Or a dentist like Daddy?

What a smile!