Catching up

We have been a little bit busy in this household lately. Kevin is moving more and more all the time. Still not quite crawling but he is now doing the worm... You know that movement that drunk college kids and teenagers do at parties. Sometime he gets so much momentum in the downward movement and his legs go up so high I swear he's going to do a flip. Surprisingly the worm is a fast way to get around and he could probably out worm the drunkest frat boy. Besides trying to keep up with Kevin we have been trying to accomplish our Thanksgiving day menu and shopping (complete). We have also been trying to finish our Christmas Shopping (the gifts we have to ship are all bought and about half are wrapped). Kevin has had a Doctors appointment every week this month. He had his 6 month check up and immunizations earlier this month. He weighs 17 lbs, he's 28 1/4 inches long. AND this month he decided to pop out two teeth!! The first appeared on the 1st of this month. The 2nd popped up on the 13th. So he officially has his two bottom teeth. He also had his Eye checkup to see how his blocked tear duct is doing and unfortunately it's still blocked. The Dr thinks it's in Kevin's best interest to have surgery to unclog it and after doing some research Ken and I agree. His surgery is scheduled for January 7th. He has a pre-op appointment on January 3rd to double check that it's still blocked. Unblocking it will help reduce the chances of eye infections and sinus related infections. The sooner we perform the surgery the greater the chances it will be a success. Another thing we have been trying to accomplish is baby proofing. Baby proofing is tricky, just when you think you have all your bases covered your baby finds more things to get into. I also start a new job at the end of the month. I love the family I have been working for and their 5 year old triplets have been amazing with Kevin. I felt it was important to find something closer to home and something that was more baby friendly. I start working for a very nice lady who lives just down the street (a great change since depending on traffic it could take up to an hour to get to work). This new family has a 3 month old (great fix to my current baby fever) which will be great for Kevin. So that has been this month in a nutshell. And now some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

 Ken was laying on the floor and Kevin wormed over to him and rolled up right against him... So precious.

 Playing in his toy land.

 I love his smile.

Rolled right into the ottoman.

 "Helping" mom with the laundry

So thankful I have this adorable boy!!

Because of the Brave!!

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." - Elmer Davis

These are a few of the brave men in my life who I would like to thank today. 

 Kevin Woods

My Dad 

Served in the United States Army 1986-1994

Veteran of Operation Desert Storm

 Howard David Ferrin

My maternal Grandfather

United States Navy U.S.S Kittyhawk

 1962-1966

Kenneth Puckett

My amazing husband

United States Navy

My Father in law (United States Navy 1977-1999) and Step-father (United States Army 1977-81) are also veterans. I'm so proud to be related to so many brave men. 

To all Veteran heroes and she-roes I am eternally grateful for you. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice
and your courage.

Thank You!!

Wordless Wednesday

Adventures in Big Boy land

My baby boy turned 7 months old yesterday. I can not believe it. I fully realize that every day is a blessing, every milestone a miracle, but a part of me wishes I could just stop time. Stop him from growing bigger, keep him my little baby boy forever. Two days before we went on our trip we received the go ahead to start Kevin on solids (rice cereal, baby food, etc.) However, I was nervous with his tummy issues (which on a side note he has an appointment with a pediatric gastroenterologist on the 26th of this month to further look into his GERD)  about starting something two days before we were set to travel in case he had a reaction. I also didn't want Ken to miss out on Kevin's first time trying big boy baby food so we waited until we came back. Then Kevin got sick so we are just barely getting around to it. Wow, I am so good at getting distracted from the main point it's horrible anyway here are some pictures of his first food experiences.

 In his bumbo chair trying rice cereal and squash.

 I think he likes it. 

(Please excuse my hideous "Hoarders Corner" we cleaned out our storage and I'm still in the process of putting stuff away...or finding room for it.)

 "OH thank you Jesus it's real food"!!!

 The best part is the cute mess they make right?

 Tonight in his brand new highchair trying carrots..yum!!

 I think he has the "open up" part down.

Such a beautiful boy he absolutely melts my heart!!

Along with his new big boy eating habits he is now sleeping in his own room in his crib. Lately he has been getting up when Ken does at 5:30, eating and going back to sleep until 8. We decided that he might be ready for his own room. We have tried to take as many naps in his crib as possible so that when we did this transition it wouldn't be a complete surprise and I am happy to report that last night was his first night and he slept in this morning until 7:30. Tonight is his second night in his big boy crib and he put himself to sleep when we laid him down. I'm hoping that the transition continues on a smooth note. 

Happy November Everyone!!

You know you're in Idaho when....

(lawn mower rides with Great-Grandpa...priceless)

 Kevin and I spent some time with my Grandparents while in Idaho. I have absolutely no clue why I didn't snap any pictures last time we were there of the three of us but I made sure to get one this time. My Grandparents are amazing and I honestly don't know where I would be without them in my life. They have been a constant support system in my life, and an amazing example of what true love and acceptance is. I appreciate and love everything they have done for me.

BTW My Grandparents have been married for 54 years and they are still absolutely head over heels in love!!

 

Our fall trip to Washington

 On our 7th plane ride!! Yep he is pretty much this happy the entire time.

On September 25th Kevin and I set out for another trip back home. We landed in Portland that night and stayed with my sister in Vancouver, Washington for the next 2 1/2 weeks. It was a really special trip back because I was surprising my dad for his birthday and he loved it. We hid in his bedroom closet and Kevin cooperated very well, making sure he didn't make a peep. Then my dad's girlfriend asked if they could talk and brought him in. We waited a couple of minutes and opened the door and yelled "surprise". The look on his face was priceless!

 Spending time with "Bampa". Ken refers to this as Kevin squared. 

 Blowing out the birthday candles on the pies.

 My Dad with all of his Grandchildren.

 Our three generation photo.

While on vacation Kevin learned to share. (seen here snuggling with Uncle Kaleb)

 He learned how to match. (My dad and I found these super cute Carter outfits at Costco and had to get them for our boys)

Mommy learned how to multitask.( While I was feeding Kevin, Kaleb came up and insisted on having a story read to him.)

After all of the playing, visiting, sharing and traveling he was so exhausted.

 

 And again we were able to take a picture of my sisters and I with our babies. 

(10-11-2010)

And last time we took one.

(5-31-2010)

My baby is getting so big!!

It is so amazing to be able to go back home and spend time with everyone. Ken and I have decided to stay home for the holidays this year but are planning a HUGE trip in the spring so we can celebrate Kevin's first birthday with everyone. After our 2 1/2 weeks in Washington we spent 9 days in Idaho and I will post about that later.