Saturday Snapshot: "Chewy"

Okay, this sweet boy's official name is NOT "Chewy," but that is the nickname he has been given. There are several reasons why the ginormous, hairy Star Wars wookie inspired this name, but none of the reasons really reflect on the baby above sitting in my sink ~ so, we won't go there today.

This is my adorable nephew Ike. His mom is "Aunt Haley," who opens her home and heart to my Abby each day while I'm at work. She is also the very same aunt who began calling our spunky diva-child "Abbylicious" ~ yes, the family loves nicknames. Anyway, back to Ike; he is kinda like a little brother to Abby. She loves, lOvEs, LOVES that boy!

I'm not gonna lie, he is a chub. He, in fact, could be the chubbiest of all adorable tykes in the history of tykes! He was a sumo wrestler for Halloween! It was hilarious ~ as well as amusing.
I'll have to get Haley to email a picture so I can post it for your viewing enjoyment.

Other things about Ike include: kissable cheeks, the new ability to crawl, the urge to chew or suck on anything and everything, a love to be held by his adoring mom, stinky diapers that Abby just LOVES to take out (NOT), patience ~ enough to withstand several cousins mauling and kissing him ALL of the time, and the fact that he brings love and happiness to anyone who has the opportunity to be around the little feller!

"Why was Ike in the sink?", you may ask. Well, before he could crawl, he'd roll from place to place. It was nearly impossible for his parents to set him down. Number one, he'd cry (SCREAM) because being a first born child, he was spoiled and used to being held 24/7 (No shame in this Haley, we've all done it). Number Two, if he wasn't crying, he'd roll around. The sink was used to contain Chewy for a period of time so that his parents could eat. Plus, it made a cute photo opportunity for all of the doting aunts with cameras.

We love this little guy and can't wait to hear his first words, see him take his first steps, and we are grateful for his place in Abby's days.