Way Overdue!

This post is so far overdue, it is crazy. I thought I would be able to keep this up once a week or so, but that is a total joke. Time management is apparently not my strongest skill :(

Justin is growing and changing by the minute. He got his second ear infection about a month after the first one and it hung on for a while. Finally, after two rounds of antibiotics, it cleared up...I'm pretty sure he is on the verge of getting another one though. Too bad for my little baby.

The best news of all is that Justin got his first tooth on Father's Day followed by the next one two weeks later. Now he has the bottom two and likes to use them to bite our fingers when we get them anywhere near his mouth. I am really surprised that he hasn't broken our skin yet, but I'm sure that day is coming. Maybe with the next two teeth.

He is also on the verge of walking. Justin will walk when we hold his hands and on Sunday he started to stand without holding on. He is definitely testing the waters to see how long he can go and how far he can reach. I feel like the first steps are just around the corner. No more baby, he is becoming a toddler.

Along with becoming a toddler comes the temper tantrums, curiosity of his surroundings and learning to say "uh oh" when he drops/throws food from his highchair. This has been a hard transition for me because I wasn't expecting it to come so soon. Now that I am starting to realize he is just growing up, I am learning to manage him differently (or shall I say, respond to the screaming and body launching in a new manner).

Here is the best part, all the pics...

Justin's first bite of watermelon

Our first day at the beach as a family

Yummy sand!

First spaghetti

Justin loves to help with the dishes

Silly pics with Mommy

Here is a good pic of Justin's eyes...greenish hazel like Collin

Two bottom teeth

Little Stories

I'm nine months old now and I like to pull up on my jumper and try to crawl. I went to the doctor to get my check up and I weighed in at 22lbs 13ozs and I was 30in tall. That means I have to get my big boy car seat now.

I also got my first ear infection and it was on both sides. Ouch!! Once we got the antibiotics figured out my tummy started to feel better and now I even like the taste of my medicine. Plus, my ears feel better too!!

We took our first trip the the zoo and we had a great time!! It was a hot day, so it was a little short lived, but I had a blast. I love to watch birds and the zoo is the place to be for that. They have birds walking and flying around everywhere and making all kinds of noise.

This was an egg in a nest for people to take pictures. I kept trying to lean off the edge.

Me and Daddy in front of the flamingos.

Play time with my friend Brandon




Pool time!! I love the pool!

Playing Peek a boo with Mommy and Daddy in my crib.

Out to lunch with my buddy Darrin and making a HUGE mess!

Love me some cheerios.

My first Mother's Day

I have to admit that my first Mother's Day was so much more special than I ever thought it would be. I don't think I could understand the significance of having a day devoted to you just for being a mom and taking care of the ones you love, but it made me feel appreciated.

I was brave enough to take a trip to Florida to visit Mimi, Big Guy, Kristin, Zack and Drew. I get to say "brave" since I decided to go all on my own with Justin and no help from anyone else. Collin couldn't get away from work and I didn't want to miss an opportunity to see my family, so in a moment of weakness I told my Dad to go ahead and book me and Justin a flight. Later, after the ticket was already booked, was when I started to panic.

Luckily, I have traveled with Justin and Collin two other times, so I knew a few tricks to getting through airport security without any major holdups. For the most part I did alright on my own. There were a few moments of screaming (not just the baby) and I learned how to use the restroom on an airplane while holding your infant in your arms. A talent I never thought I would need, but it turns out it is helpful advice for others. :) Also, there were many nice strangers who helped with my stroller and bags and one who even took pity on me enough to hold Justin in her lap while I fed him.

Overall I had the most wonderful time with my family. I was able to relax and Justin was able to get to know everyone better.

Justin in the walker that a parents friends picked up for him. It was a life saver.

Justin and Mimi


My first Mother's Day flowers that Collin sent to me.


Justin and Big Guy playing with the wind chime

Justin loved Deja and she really didn't notice him