Our Seth turned 6 months old on August 2. I took a bunch of pictures and this was my favorite. Happy Boy!
Here are a couple more from that day. Jacob took them. I can’t believe my baby is half a year old!!
It’s been another hot day here. I took the children to Costco this morning. I put Seth in the Ergo carrier (which I am still loving!) in front of me (in the perfect position for kisses now and then) and pushed Caleb in the cart. We left with TWO carts of groceries. My husband can finally find all his favorite snacks in the cupboard again. The outing went well, and on the way home I stopped at a farm stand for fresh corn on the cob, which I served at dinner time, with chicken enchiladas. My brother Isaac came over to eat with us and it was nice spending time with him. He’s coming over again tomorrow night.
One of my favorite parts of the day? When the children and I ate hotdogs at Costco, and lil’ Seth would gently look UP in my face as a poked a tiny piece of bun in his mouth. He would look right into my eyes and smile with his perfect little face, with that baby-soft smooth skin. Every once in a while he would reach up to touch me with his hand. And I would laugh and brush my crumbs off the top his head and give him a kiss. He loved those bits of bun, like a little bird in the nest, eager for a meal. Moments like that in the midst of chaos………are so very special, like a gift.
I don’t want to say it, but can you believe, that SETH IS CRAWLING NOW? It’s just all too much…he does that belly flop sort of crawl. And he’s getting himself all dirty, too. It just doesn’t seem right to have my BABY crawling around on the floor. He found a little rock today on one of his trips around the room. I didn’t know he had it until I was feeding him cereal in his high chair and I saw that he was holding it tight in his little fist. He didn’t even know what it was, but he was keeping it. Mean Mama took it away but he didn’t notice. Soon he’ll be putting those exciting small finds in his mouth. Scary thought. Oh my, it will be quite the job to keep the house baby proof with everything that goes on around here!
Well, I’ve just put Seth to bed, after nursing him to sleep. All the other children are in bed, too, tucked in after a busy happy day.
And now maybe I can finally go spend some time with my husband! 
Good to be Home 
AWW! the pictures of you guys and Seth is just soo adorable!!! =) Hope you all will have a great weekend. š
Looks like you had a wonderful summer. Hard to believe it is coming to a close. So glad you are back online š I so missed seeing your wonderful pictures of the beautiful Ives family and reading your updates. I love the half-year pictures of Seth. What a cutie…just like each and every one of your children. Hope to catch up. Love You!
I am so glad to see you back. Excited that you enjoyed your wonderful summer with your lovely family!Blessings,Angie W.
Look how big he is! What a smile!
Aww, what an adorable picture of sweet little seth. I love that rock in the fist story! Too funny. You’ve got a determined boy on your hands My little guy is the first out of all 9 children to put everything he sees in his mouth :-0 And I do mean everything. Today he grabbed a chunk of dirt and stuffed it into his mouth :-0 Honey, honey cheetos are so much tastier
He keeps us on out toes~
~Cinnamon
wow I can’t believe he is already crawling!!! what wonderful things us mothers get to witness!!
What a happy boy! He is getting so big, Shan.
It seems like he went from newborn to crawling since we missed his summer growth! š What a cutie he is!
Seth has definitely grown! He’s a little cutie! Wow,and crawling already!
He is just so adorable!
Isn’t it amazing how time seems to go so fast with the baby stage? With my first child the baby stuff seemed to last forever…but with Jakey I was all to aware at how quickly time just escaped me- and I’d turn around and he was sitting up, crawling, toddling and soon speaking. Today he used the word “annoy” and said, “I can’t believe that you actually realize that I’m here.” to his older sister. Time flies.Your pictures (as always) are so good at capturing the spirit of the moment. š
I love these pictures of your cute little Seth! And Jacob did a good job of taking them — he’ll be a good photographer! Crawling already — time goes by so fast…
Wow, you’re back! It seems like summer flew by, especially seeing Seth at 6 months now! He has more of a big boy smile! What a doll! I’ve prayed for you and your family through the summer and hope you experienced some precious family time! Love, GAil
Happy six months to Seth ! What an adorable boy !
I do love that pic of little Sethie! What a honey! My grandson will be 5 months at the end of the month. He is smiling and cooing and laughing. I see him on webcam. It does feel good when you come back from shopping and get everything put away, doesn’t it? I like knowing that we are set for a while. Being able to open cupboards, fridge and freezer and seeing food is such a blessing! We have had some pretty lean times here, when it was mostly ketchup sandwiches and beans on toast, so to have a selection of “real” groceries is not something I take lightly. It’s a blessing to know God will always, always make a way. Blessings on you and your dear family. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Hi! I came to visit you from myhopeisinJesus after I saw your comment there. What a precious, precious family you have! I haven’t visited long but would love to come back again sometime. My heart was blessed as I read of your love, that clearly came through this screen, for family! What a precious blessing from our Heavenly Father for this gift of parenthood! ~Blessings on your Friday
Aw, happy little guy! What a terrific smile he has. He looks like a mischief maker! Love the verbal picture you painted of him waiting for food like a baby bird … so sweet.
So happy to have you back on Xanga. I’ve missed your happy bubbly posts.
What a beautiful boy!
He is adorable, can I try out the ergo with him in it when I come? I love my Baby Bjorn (sp) that I cannot imagine liking the ergo more.Give that bundle of joy a big belated kiss from “Auntie” Jo!
Aw….that first picture of him is scrumptious! He is a little honey!
I would really like to hear how your journey with no computer and NO TV (!!!) was for you. How hard was it for your children and how did you get past the first hurdle of “time on your hands” when you disconnected everything?Cute pictures of Seth growing and I loved the chickens the other day!
he is just adorable š crawling . . . wow, it does happen fast ~ babies stay babies for oh so short…
Oh what a darling smile. I sat here smiling back. I could almost hear his baby talk.It made me really glad I came back to xanga to. Smiling at baby pictures is such a good thing. Thank you.
he seems like such a happy little guy~ i feel happy just looking at him! š hApPy FrIdAy!!!
I am so glad you are blogging again! I have enjoyed all the pictures and catching up on your daily life. I can’t believe Seth is already 6 months! Wow….time is flying. Have a great weekend with your wonderful family!
What a cutie patootie!Time flies so quickly….Our littlest grand had her first b-day recently!How does that happen?I posted a little something cherry at my place with you in mind…Go have a look-see!xo
Just today, I realized you were back. I missed your posts alot! Welcome backCute Caleb is soooo big, so is handsom David….well, all of your kids are gorgeous
Aww I love the story about the hot dog bun and Seth…how sweet! Just can’t wait!! ~Flora
Shanda, he is incredibly adorable! What a little gift from the Lord. I am truly happy for you. I am happy to hear you had a wonderful day.
I just love the first picture–he is so precious!
He is ADORABLE! š
I love that picture too! It spread a smile to me! Love you, Lish
I cannot begin to tell you how much I have missed your blog!! I felt like I had lost a good friend!! Funny how that is since we have never met!! š I am glad that you have had a great summer. Your children all look so happy and healthy!! I can’t believe how big Seth is. He looks like such a sweet heart. Plant a kiss on the top of his head for me!!