OK- so it's been a while since I've posted... like 2 months.
I know should have tons of updates, and even more pictures, but, there have only been a few updates, and all pictures are either saved to a CD (that I'm not exactly sure where I put) or still on my camera (that is in the other room.)
So... here I go with what I have... my memory and keyboard. (This could get interesting!)
1. Monkey is getting huge! 24 pounds (and believe it or not, we're going Thursday for a weight check, because there is some concern that he is off his growth curve! I think the problem is the constant teething... see #2)
2. Monkey is teething... and not again... CONSTANTLY!!! He is 16 months, and when the two molars that haven't quite broken the skin get in, he will have 16 teeth. That's right, canines, bicuspids (no idea if I spelled that right!) molars on the bottom... everything! At this rate, he'll have his wisdom teeth in before preschool. This is my excuse for his very random growth spurts.
3. We went to the pumpkin patch for the first time last weekend. Monkey had a wonderful time! He ran from pumpkin to pumpkin, and tried to pick up every single one! Especially the ones that were bigger than him! Pics to come.
4. This Saturday is Halloween. Monkey is going to be a turtle! He will be awesome! Pics to come.
5. We have an announcement... that will be announced within the week... stay tuned!
Happy Halloween, Y'all!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Pictures of our life
Here are some very, very random pics from the last couple of months. Enjoy! :)
This was Monkey's second time in the pool. Believe it or not- he LOVED it the first time. But it did feel A LOT cooler this day. Unfortunately, we didn't have the camera with us the first night!
Monkey and his Daddy on the boat. We were on our way back in- and Little Boy was totally exhausted. But he had such a good time! He walked about 5 miles around and around the console- every now and then he would stop to look over the side, or at something on the boat, or to throw his sippy cup overboard! Good times!!
This was the morning of Monkey's ear surgery. Don't you just love the very manly gown the hospital provided? What you can't see are the yellow grippy socks. A definite statement. James did really well that day, considering. And so far, there seems to be improvement! We go back to the doctor tomorrow for a check-up.
Our choir had a hot dog cook-out last week- Monkey doesn't get into hot dogs, but he LOVES ice cream! He ate about half of the fudge bar!
This was Monkey's second time in the pool. Believe it or not- he LOVED it the first time. But it did feel A LOT cooler this day. Unfortunately, we didn't have the camera with us the first night!
Monkey and his Daddy on the boat. We were on our way back in- and Little Boy was totally exhausted. But he had such a good time! He walked about 5 miles around and around the console- every now and then he would stop to look over the side, or at something on the boat, or to throw his sippy cup overboard! Good times!!
This was the morning of Monkey's ear surgery. Don't you just love the very manly gown the hospital provided? What you can't see are the yellow grippy socks. A definite statement. James did really well that day, considering. And so far, there seems to be improvement! We go back to the doctor tomorrow for a check-up.
Our choir had a hot dog cook-out last week- Monkey doesn't get into hot dogs, but he LOVES ice cream! He ate about half of the fudge bar!We have been busy this summer- Monkey most of all. He never stops! He has learned how to climb into chairs (not sure if I'm excited or worried about that particular task) and he is finally learning to eat some real food. All in all, we are just enjoying our little boy, watching him explore his world, and learning more about ourselves everyday!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Random Life Stuff
OK- here's the deal for all on FB who have recently noticed that I am actually posting... I have a new smart phone! I no longer have to drag out the computer to get online, so now I am totally addicted to FB! It is sad, really. And what is even worse, I am now on Twitter. Except, I only know 1 person who is on Twitter. I am a dork! Period.
But I am a dork with a tan! We spent Tuesday morning on the boat! Whoo hoo!! It was James' first outing on the boat, and he absolutely LOVED it! He walked in circles around the center console the entire time! He would occasionally stop to look over the side at the water, or the pelicans, or stop to look at something he found on the boat- but other than that, he just walked in circles! It was too cute!
I have SO MANY PICTURES to post- yet this post will have nary a one. My camera is in the diaper bag- which is in the dining room so that Little Monkey cannot unpack it for me, and hide the things he finds inside.
Must go- the sleeping Monkey is... well not... and I have no idea why!
Good night!
But I am a dork with a tan! We spent Tuesday morning on the boat! Whoo hoo!! It was James' first outing on the boat, and he absolutely LOVED it! He walked in circles around the center console the entire time! He would occasionally stop to look over the side at the water, or the pelicans, or stop to look at something he found on the boat- but other than that, he just walked in circles! It was too cute!
I have SO MANY PICTURES to post- yet this post will have nary a one. My camera is in the diaper bag- which is in the dining room so that Little Monkey cannot unpack it for me, and hide the things he finds inside.
Must go- the sleeping Monkey is... well not... and I have no idea why!
Good night!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Baby Boy!
Oh. My. Goodness. My little Monkey is 1!
Actually, he is 1 year and about 2 weeks, because I am terrible about updating this blog- but you get the idea.
I have absolutely no idea where the last year has gone. He is growing up so fast- it's exciting, but very sad.
Updates from his 1 year visit:
weight- around 21 lbs. (OK- I missed this one- but I do know it's between the 10-20th percentile.
height- 29 inches
Other 1 year updates:
walking- everywhere! all the time!
talking- still babbling, but understands a lot of what we say!
talking- still babbling, but understands a lot of what we say!
teeth- 8 at his birthday, working on 2 more now (both molars- yikes!)
favorite TV show- still Imagination Movers- we are a family of Gear Heads!
ears- getting tubes later this month.
James loves music- all kinds, and he loves to dance. He loves his sippy cups, although we still give him milk and stage 2 formula in his bottles, just to be sure he's getting enough. His weight has started to drop off the curve a little bit, so we're extra careful about his caloric intake. Just precaution.
He LOVES to take baths, but gets really distracted in the baby pool- he keeps trying to climb out to get to everything else in the back yard!
In general, a wonderful, busy, busy, BUSY, happy, funny, lovable little Monkey! And we are blessed to have him!
James chillin' in his new "Big Boy" chair from Grandmother and Granddaddy, watching Movers.
The Ducky Cake! My first attempt at a cake, and I a very proud! (I had a lot of coaching! Thanks Grandmother!)
The cake table!
Eating birthday cake! Well, birthday ice cream, at least!
The ducky carnage. Notice that all of the cake remains. James ate nothing but ice cream and icing! But it was cute!
James and his buddy Hobson in the pool.
The cake table!
Eating birthday cake! Well, birthday ice cream, at least!
The ducky carnage. Notice that all of the cake remains. James ate nothing but ice cream and icing! But it was cute!
James and his buddy Hobson in the pool.Friday, June 19, 2009
We Survived VBS 2009!
Yes- I'm the loser with 2 posts in 1 day, but I had 2 VERY different things on my mind, and just couldn't find a connecting thought, so here we go!
I survived VBS!
Actually, it was much more than that- I enjoyed almost every second of VBS! I loved my class (or family group) and I will miss them terribly! I had 10 wonderful kids- only 3 from our church. Our family ranged from 4 years to 5th grade, and we had a great chemistry! By the end of the week, we really felt like a family! I LOVE the marketplace Bible School. Thank you Rose for a phenomenal week of learning, loving and just plain FUN! Suddenly, the book of Romans holds more appeal than ever- and I feel like Paul is a friend! (Possibly because the guy playing Paul all week IS a friend- but you know what I mean!)
Anyway, as soon as I locate my camera (it's in one of the many bags that I lugged back and forth from the church this week) I will post some of the pics. Be warned- the market was unbelievable!
And finally, the most important part.... 20 kids came to know Christ!!!! WOW!!! Totally worth every early morning.
I survived VBS!
Actually, it was much more than that- I enjoyed almost every second of VBS! I loved my class (or family group) and I will miss them terribly! I had 10 wonderful kids- only 3 from our church. Our family ranged from 4 years to 5th grade, and we had a great chemistry! By the end of the week, we really felt like a family! I LOVE the marketplace Bible School. Thank you Rose for a phenomenal week of learning, loving and just plain FUN! Suddenly, the book of Romans holds more appeal than ever- and I feel like Paul is a friend! (Possibly because the guy playing Paul all week IS a friend- but you know what I mean!)
Anyway, as soon as I locate my camera (it's in one of the many bags that I lugged back and forth from the church this week) I will post some of the pics. Be warned- the market was unbelievable!
And finally, the most important part.... 20 kids came to know Christ!!!! WOW!!! Totally worth every early morning.
No Pics- Bad Mommy
OK- I know that I haven't posted any pics of my little man in a while. But I have an excuse.... sort of....
Jason has been in Texas for 3 weeks, now, and I only have 2 hands. And I need both of them to keep Monkey out of trouble (and the trash can, and the dog bowls, and the clean laundry, and the dirty laundry, and the books, and the tv/ entertainment center, you get the idea) and I have no free hands to take pics!
The main source of the trouble.... James can now WALK!!!!
I cannot believe it! He was taking a few tentative steps before the Hubby left- but now he is walking- and crawling even faster than before he learned to walk! (I really didn't know it was possible to crawl as fast as he does! Geez!)
In addition, Monkey is no longer a baby- at least by our church's standards! :) He has officially been promoted out of the baby nursery! (And I didn't cry- aren't you proud?)
Anyhooo- the Hubs is coming home tomorrow (Thank Heavens!) and I plan to take tons of First Dad's Day pics and birthday pics, so there is something to look forward to!
Jason has been in Texas for 3 weeks, now, and I only have 2 hands. And I need both of them to keep Monkey out of trouble (and the trash can, and the dog bowls, and the clean laundry, and the dirty laundry, and the books, and the tv/ entertainment center, you get the idea) and I have no free hands to take pics!
The main source of the trouble.... James can now WALK!!!!
I cannot believe it! He was taking a few tentative steps before the Hubby left- but now he is walking- and crawling even faster than before he learned to walk! (I really didn't know it was possible to crawl as fast as he does! Geez!)
In addition, Monkey is no longer a baby- at least by our church's standards! :) He has officially been promoted out of the baby nursery! (And I didn't cry- aren't you proud?)
Anyhooo- the Hubs is coming home tomorrow (Thank Heavens!) and I plan to take tons of First Dad's Day pics and birthday pics, so there is something to look forward to!
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