Halfling Birthday

Today is Elijah Ryken's half birthday, he is 6 months old today!!!!! We are so happy to have this strong little boy. Ryken means powerful, and he is certainly a very strong baby. He has held his head up since the first week he was born and he almost jumps out of your arms if you aren't careful. We have always fought him for the bottle and if he gets a hold of the spoon when you are feeding him, you lose. What a blessing he has been already. If you have read this blog from the beginning you know his story. He would have never made it if God had not made him as strong as he is.


Why is it that children always do new things when you aren't there? I have had very little time away from him. While on vacation, I have been able to leave him with my mother and father while Marty and I get quality time alone or with our two older sons. Well.......yesterday he decided to laugh really hard for the first time. He has been laughing a little, but not the deep uncontrollable belly laugh until.....yesterday (WHEN I WASN'T THERE). I would be devastated, except they caught it on video for us to see. We are trying to transfer it off of their video camera to show but, I can't view it on my Mac yet. I will post it later.

Now, I will go home to Tennessee and he won't do anything. No, I'm kidding. I think he has had a huge growth spurt while here and he is changing everyday. I know how quickly they grow. We have so many firsts in the near future for him. He will be my last baby so I want to relish in every new milestone. I am thankful to be his mom, and I know God has great things for him to do. Happy birthday my little halfing! We all love you so much. I am glad you think your Poppy is sooooo funny.