Spencer's first swim in a Great Lake

On our last evening on Beaver Island, Nathan and I thought it would be a great idea to introduce our 6 month old son to Lake Michigan. The three of us went for a swim. Spencer was none too pleased about the cold, crashing waves of the lake. It took a few minutes, and being held in Mom's arms--water up to her waist--before he decided swimming in a Great Lake was ok.

There's no better teether than Dad!

While on vacation on Beaver Island, Spencer discovered Dad is the best teething toy he owns! It was only a few weeks later that his first tooth broke through!

On Beaver Island with Grandparents Payne

On a trip to Beaver Island, located in Lake Michigan, this past July, Spencer got to spend some quality time with his Grandma Therese and Grandpa Fred.

Hanging with Mom in the Kitchen

Just a couple nice photos in the sunlight. Mom, the non-photographer in the family, can take some nice pictures, too!

My first Black Eye

It did not seem to bother him, and it was not so bad. I just know there will be much worse in store for us in the future...boys will be boys, right? ;)

I shall call him "Mini Me"...

Spencer and Dad catching a few zzz's. Aren't they just too cute? :)

Spencer and Mom

Spencer was just one week away from being 8 months old when this photo was taken. My, how fast time flies!

Such a happy little man!

Spencer at Grandma Sandi's and Grandpa Mike's house in Michigan, July 2008.

Aren't I adorable?

Spencer with Grandma Sandi and Grandpa Mike at a friend's home in Michigan, July 2008.

Who me?

This was taken at Grandma Sandi's and Grandpa Mike's house in Michigan this past July 2008. Spencer and Mom spent 2 weeks with Grandparents Wieczorek, after spending a week on Beaver Island with Grandparents Payne and Dad over 4th of July week.