"SUN"day earns its name

We returned from Oklahoma to find PERFECT weather in KC! We layed Mitchell on a blanket in the yard and spent some time in the flower beds. He kept rolling himself off the blanket and picking up grass blades and trying to put them in his mouth. Mitchell has become more and more aware of his surroundings lately. Jacob said it perfectly this afternoon. He said "It's almost like you can see his brain learning." And you really can! I was drinking a bottle of water this afternoon while I was holding him similar to how Jacob is holding him in this picture above. I set the water bottle on the table in front of us and Mitchell reached out to grab it (not unusual). But then he honestly tried to drink it! He brought the cap up to his mouth and fussed until we tipped it up for him. Of course, it spilled all down his front - but that's okay :)

I know that water bottle story doesn't sound like anything amazing...but to Jacob and I it was. We are just slowing starting to realize how special it really is to be a parent. This little thing arrives on earth and it literally can barely see anything, let alone comprehend what anything is. I still remember the day that I could tell that Mitchell could really see his mobile. Now, all of the sudden he is starting to realize what things are used for. I just can't wait to see all of the lessons this little guy has in store for us.