Oh my Josh!

Push-ups

2010-05-31T16:25:00.002-04:00

Dining Out

2010-05-11T16:53:00.004-04:00

We had Dining Out for Dan's squadron last weekend, and what a nice night! Dan was Mister Vice for the evening and did a wonderful job. It was so nice to dress up and have an adult evening ;)

Happy Spring

2010-04-22T16:30:00.011-04:00

It's been a while! Here are some pictures of us enjoying the gorgeous Spring weather.

Mommy's Little Helper

2010-03-01T12:49:00.003-05:00

Homerun!!

2009-12-15T17:32:00.003-05:00

What does Santa say

2009-11-20T09:09:00.002-05:00

Riding Bikes

2009-11-19T20:54:00.002-05:00

Josh on the move

2009-11-19T20:36:00.002-05:00

Halloween and Grandma/Grandpa visit

2009-11-06T10:21:00.009-05:00

We had a great time with my parents, who came to visit us for a week. We went to the New Orleans Audubon Zoo and it was a ton of fun! Josh was a cowboy for Halloween, and he didn't think too much of it-he didn't like the hat, and didn't seem to interrested in it all. Maybe next year. Grandma taugh him "noses" (Eskimo kisses) and he does it all the time now. I will try to get come videos up of noses, his 'snoring' and the way he plays peek-a-boo...stay tuned.

Strummin' my 6 string

2009-09-21T16:47:00.002-04:00

Josh has the giggles!

2009-08-11T13:06:00.002-04:00

2009-07-29T13:48:00.003-04:00

We had such a great time in Tupelo this past weekend for Weston's 1st birthday party. Josh was wonderful in the car, both there and back, and I can't tell you how relieved I was!!! It was so nice to see Will and Betsy again, we sure do miss you guys!! Josh and Weston had fun playing together, just like old times.

Josh playing at the splashpad

Old buddies...they go way back

The birthday boy!

Having fun banging the table

Josh wanted in on the action too. His first taste of a cupcake went well

We visited the birthplace of Elvis Presley

Standing in one of the two rooms

A replica of the car the Presley's drove in when they moved from Tpelo to Memphis

The Parrotts--we really miss you but were glad to have shared in Weston's special day.

2009-07-13T15:54:00.011-04:00

It's been a while since I've updated this, so here are some pictures of recent events. I have some great videos but I keep getting errors when I try to upload.

Waiting for our first haircut

He doesn't look too sure about this...maybe it's the leopard cape

We had to have a comb in each hand and the water bottle to keep My Busy Body entertained

The finished product: one handsome little boy

Rainbow over our house on the 4th of July. (We are still looking for that pot of gold in the backyard...)

Eager to get in the bathtub!

His first big boy bath, he loved it!

Taking a stroll with Dad

Swinging on a hot summer day

Issues

2009-06-23T10:17:00.002-04:00

Is anyone else having trouble loading videos?! I've been trying for a week and a half to load a video and it keep running, never an error message, but it won't finish.

Yummy! First teething cookie

2009-05-15T08:01:00.002-04:00

some updated pictures

2009-05-13T20:59:00.008-04:00

Looking like Mr Innocent

Super Josh playing

Mother's Day

first time playing in the grass

Getting better at crawling

Crawling? More like a slither...

2009-04-27T20:26:00.002-04:00

A place to call home

2009-04-08T16:10:00.005-04:00

Friday we will be closing on our house! I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally be settled and get the heck out of this temporary living on base! We found a great house at a great price and are just thrilled to get into it. I'll have to take more pictures once we are set up. Monday Dan received a call from the base housing office that a house opened up and we could move in right away. The irony of it all... Hopefully it made someone else's day.

(Sorry the picture is so little, I can't get it bigger)

My parents are flying in Friday evening and Josh can't wait to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa! They haven't seen him since November and they will be amazed at how much he can do now. He is back to being a fusspot, and I'm thinking maybe his top teeth are trying to come in. He won't hold still long enough for me to get a peek, so we'll have to wait and see. Still no crawling, but he is up on all 4's and rocking like a wild man!

We went to the Keesler air show this past weekend and Josh did well for all the loud rumbles. Dan and I both agreed, we do NOT miss the loud jets that were at Shaw! It was a great sunny day and it was nice to get out and about.

Who knew bath-time was so much fun!!

2009-03-29T09:58:00.002-04:00

Blowing bubbles!

2009-03-13T15:07:00.004-04:00

Josh's new form of entertainment is blowing bubbles!

Trying to crawl

2009-03-13T13:05:00.003-04:00

Earlier this week I saw on my friend Betsy's blog that her son Weston was in his crib working on his crawling skills by rocking back and forth. The very same day I went to check on Joshua during his nap and found him doing the same thing!! Here he is:

Loving this weather!!

2009-03-10T12:40:00.009-04:00

We went to the marina on base yesterday and enjoyed all this sunshine. It was Joshua's first time for a lot of things--seeing fishing boats, going down the slide, swinging, and feeling the sand beneath his toes. The weather has been gorgeous (up to 80!) so we are trying to take full advantage of it. Josh's new 'thing' is blowing bubbles with his tongue. He LOVES to make noise/talk all day, grab his toes, and blow lots of bubbles. I also spotted a little hole in his bottom gum where a tooth is trying ever so hard to come through. He is such a happy and active boy I wouldn't be surprised if he up and walked some day soon! His legs are always in motion kicking and rocking himself in his bouncy seat. He is very good with his hands and likes to "type" on the keyboard. (Those of you who we've Skyped have seen his data entry skills)

No major news in the housing department. We moved to 30 on the waiting list, and supposedly 16 of those are in leases through May (theoretically making us 14). While we are still hopeful it will be (very) soon, we're trying not to get ahead of ourselves until there is a key in our hand. We purchased a whole new living room set from Ashley furniture and it is on hold until we tell them where to deliver it. It will be great to finally get out of this temporary living spot and settled into our own home. More updates as they unfold.

Josh the rocker

2009-02-22T12:51:00.004-05:00

A few photos

2009-02-12T09:43:00.005-05:00

Getting a work out in my new jumperoo!!

Mardi Gras parade in Ocean Springs

Lounging after 2 days in the car

Sitting in mybig boy carseat

6 months

2009-01-31T18:00:00.003-05:00

Mr B'Gosh had his 6 month check-up Friday and is doing great!! His weight gain has slowed down, thank goodness, but he continues to grow length-wise. He is weighing in at 18 lbs 14 oz (75%), 28 inches long (95%), and head 17 1/2 (75%). We are moving in to stage 2 baby food, and had turkey for dinner last night!!! Mmmmm! He seemed to like it, as with all foods so far.
Friday evening while at our friends David and Elizabeth's house he rolled over from back to tummy!! I am so proud of him! We continue to work on sitting up on his own, but he doesn't seem to be ready for that yet.
Dan and I are trying no to go nutty in our empty house. The movers took it all away Friday, so for the weekend we have 2 folding chairs, an air mattress, and Josh's pack and play. It is mighty echo-ey in the house, but we are trying to make the best of it. Thank goodness for good friends and neighbors who are helping us out.
Monday morning we hit the road and are stopping in Montgomery, Alabama for the night, and finishing the trip to Biloxi, Mississippi Tuesday. Still no more word on the housing issue-we are on a waiting list for base housing, and are currently looking into maybe buying a house in the next city over, Ocean Springs. It is stressful and for someone like me who likes to be planned and know whats going on, its tough. But, we are keeping in mind we have no control over it and are just going to have to roll with it! I will try to keep everyone updated as it all unfolds, either on the blog or via email.

Giggles!

2009-01-17T11:47:00.002-05:00

Joshua's first taste of rice cereal

2008-12-23T19:40:00.003-05:00

4 months old

2008-12-16T20:14:00.002-05:00

Joshua had his 4 month check-up today. He weighs 18 lbs, is 26 1/4 inches long,and head measures 17 1/4. That puts him in the 90th% for length and head, and 95th for weight.
We got the go-ahead to start on the rice cereal and baby food....so stay tuned for pictures!

Our trip to Michigan

2008-12-10T12:46:00.009-05:00

November came and went so quickly -I didn't have time to do very much updating. We made the trip back to Michigan for Thanksgiving and Joshua's baptism. It was great to see family and friends again, but remain convinced there is nothing like Michigan winters!!! I think we will stay with our mild 50-60 degree December, thank you very much :) Josh's 4 month check-up is next week, so we'll have some stats and hopefully get the green light to start with rice cereal--oh boy!
Here are just a few pictures of our trip home.
Joshua smiling pretty

Baptism at St Joan of Arc. He did really well until the water part...

Thanksgiving day hanging out with cousins Isaac and CJ

another happy little boy shot I've discovered my hands.

3 Months old

2008-11-07T11:46:00.010-05:00

Who can believe it, Josh is 3 months old already. How time flies. He is more and more smiley and 'talks' a lot. He is starting to sit in his Bumbo seat, wasn't too sure about it at first, but is doing better and better each time he is in it. We went to Swan Lake with our friends Will, Betsy, and Weston and took some pictures. Josh isn't quite photogenic yet--he was a good boy but had enough towards the end. Here is just a sneak peek at the Swan Lake outing and Dan's (re) re-enlistment. He signed for 3 more years, on top of the 3 he currently has left. (So another 6 years for now). We are very much looking forward to our move in February to Biloxi. Sumter/Shaw has been great, but we are ready for something new and exciting.

Happy Halloween

2008-11-01T17:33:00.004-04:00

2 months

2008-10-14T12:43:00.002-04:00

Josh had his 2 month checkup today. Mr Chunky-Monkey weighs 14 lbs 6 oz, 23 1/2 inches, and head measures 16 1/4. That puts him in the 95% for weight, 75% for height, and 75% for head. Poor little guy got 4 shots today and an oral vaccination. He was NOT happy, but after he caught his breath and calmed down, he went right to sleep. I'm sure it hurt me a lot worse than it hurt him...it's so hard to see him so upset! :(
Speaking of sleep, he has been a champ! The past few nights he has gone for stretches of 8, 9, or even 10 hours! However, he goes to bed about 7:00pm-so we are still up for a feeding at 3:00am or 4:00am, but I am not going to complain! I still get up 4 and 5 times throughout the night checking on him. There are many nights I lie there awake thinking surely he will be up soon...but he keeps on snoozin. I can't wait for the times when he AND I sleep through the night.

Pumpkin time!

2008-10-10T13:17:00.010-04:00

You know it's fall when it's time for the pumpkin patch! Betsy and I took Joshua and Weston to see the pumpkins this morning. I think the Moms had a great time and the boys were not too happy. It was both of their nap times, and they just werent amused by all the pictures. It is really great to get out and send time with someone who knows exactly what I am feeling and going through. Weston has a 2 week jump on Josh, so Betsy is a great person to talk to and get advice from! Thanks Betsy for your friendship and company Friday mornings! Here are a few pictures from our outing and two other ones just cuz.
Betsy and Weston wth Josh and I Joshua in a haystack! Figuring out what this is... Weston crying and Joshua pouting. Josh leaning on Weston for support Looking in the mirror Just being cute!

Orders!

2008-10-03T08:38:00.002-04:00

Dan called me bright and early this morning to tell me we finally have orders to Keesler AFB is Biloxi, Mississippi! Looks like February we will be moving. Now to figure out how to move with an infant...

SMILE!!

2008-10-02T19:44:00.003-04:00

Just pictures

2008-10-01T20:53:00.008-04:00

Smiling at mom! talking to dad
being a couch potato picking my head up hi! :)

Small update and new pics

2008-09-26T13:02:00.012-04:00

Not too much exciting news to report. Dan is waiting to hear when we will be moving to our next base in Biloxi, Mississippi. We are hoping by next week, but as with all things military, I will not hold my breath just yet. Josh continues to be cute as he can be, and growing more and more. Last night I packed up a box for storage of all his newborn clothing. It was kind of sad actually! He is in 3 month clothes now, some are a little baggy but overall they fit him. His neck is so strong he holds his head up all the time and looks around. He is so curious! And he is scooting around somehow-where I put him to sleep in his crib is certainly not where I find him when he wakes up! I am officially a stay at home mom now, I resigned from my position at the hospital. It was bittersweet, part of me thrilled to be home with him, part of me a little sad that I wont be working-at least not for a while. I guess that's it!

1 month old!

2008-09-19T12:20:00.004-04:00

Hard to believe that 4 weeks have gone by and Joshua is already a month old. There were times when I didn't think either of us would make it this far. He is starting to get more of a personality and his looks are changing from 'newborn baby' to more of a little boy. We've discovered that bouncy seats are lifesavers! His motion rocks the chair and there is a switch for vibrations. Match that with a blanket and he more often than not takes a nap.

We had our one month checkup and he sure is growing!! He weighs 11 lbs 3 oz, and is 23 inches long. That's 2 inches loonger and 3 lbs heavier. Looks like switching to formula was a good choice! :)

The birth

2008-09-18T19:30:00.005-04:00

My water was broken at 6:00am, so then we waited....and waited...and waited. 12 hours later the words c-section were thrown around as I could not dilate past 4 cm. 7:00pm I was being prepped for surgery, and 29 minutes later a our little boy was born into the world. He was 8lbs 2 oz, 21 1/4 inches long, and had very good vocal cords! I wasn't able to see or hold him for 4 hours as I recovered, but when I did...words can't describe the emotions that run through you.

2008-09-18T19:05:00.003-04:00

November, 2007 brought us wonderful news--we were expecting a baby August 1st! This was truly a joyous, and yet anxious time. March 17th we received the news it was a boy. Young Joshua kept our minds racing with thoughts of what he would look like, what would he be like, and what would he become?

The pregnancy went along just fine with hardly any complications. The usual aches and pains, but nothing to complain about really. (Although...for the record...9 months pregnant in July in the South is not a good time!) The due date came and went, and so did the patience. We were so anxious to meet this little man. I went in for my routine appointment August 5th and the doctor gave us surprising news that I was to go straight to the hospital and be admitted--they were going to induce at 5am the following day!

In the beginning...

2008-09-18T18:48:00.004-04:00

Well, we've finally decided to jump on the bandwagon and get a blog going. This will be a great way for friends and family to keep up to date on our lives.

To get you up to speed: Dan and I met many moons ago at Michigan State University. I was a sophomore and he was a freshman, long about 1999. Our relationship grew as the years went on, and put to the test as Dan enlisted in the Air Force in 2003. He chose a career path in meteorology and was stationed at Shaw AFB in Sumter, South Carolina. I remained in Michigan at this time...talk about a long 2 years! We got engaged May 15, 2005 in South Carolina, and wedding bells rang September 8, 2006 in Michigan.