Happy (rainy) Friday everyone! The countdown to Thanksgiving is on, and I am starting to cut back so I can gorge myself on Thursday! This is my favorite holiday and I cant wait for Josie to have her first Thanksgiving meal. I pray she at least tries everything, she is quite the picky eater these days, so we will see.
Josie has been busy this week with working on her steps. She still isn't walking independently, but she is getting closer each day. Here is a cute video from last weekend. She loves to chew up apples, but will never swallow them- crazy girl.
Josie also got two shots last Friday. She needed her second flu and her first MMR. She did really well AND we got to see our favorite nurse so that made it much better
Here are lots of other pictures from this week...
eating out- the manager called her a boy-
I felt bad correcting him
the cheese keeper
watching ice skating
boots with the fur
she is ready for Christmas!
watching UP
we've had a visitor the last few days
Josie has been in heaven with another doggie around
this is what happens when Dad is in charge...
I hope to get a few Christmas decorations up this weekend. Its supposed to be 28 degrees and snow on Saturday, so to me that means bring on the decorations and Christmas carols!
Other then that, not too many plans. Just want to stay warm this weekend and enjoy each others company. Xmas cards are on their way and will go out soon! Can't wait for you guys to see them. CUTE!
Here they are! Josie in all her glory on a cold windy day. Monty sent me the images and I still cant believe that we have a TODDLER and not a baby anymore. She looks so grown up and was having a blast at home with her smash cake. She had that devil grin the entire time! :)
Happy Friday everyone! Sorry for the lack of posting this week, I've been sick and not really felt like writing to be honest.
So, where to begin. Lots going on this week and last weekend, despite Josie and I being less than 100%.
Friday I got a new car. Yup, you read that right. It was time to trade-in big red. My car started having issues this summer/fall and we wanted to take advantage of the 0% financing and year end models needing to be sold, so we went out on Friday and bought a new car. It was really sad to see the Tahoe go. I've had it for 9 years and had a lot of memories while driving it, so a little bittersweet. BUT I am loving my newer posh ride.
saying bye to big red
Last Saturday we went to Easton and met Grandma and Grandpa for some lunch and shopping. Apparently everyone in Columbus had the same idea because it was freaking packed. Nevertheless, Josie got a few new outfits and ate some yummy mac and cheese. She missed her afternoon nap with all the excitement and immediately passed out on the way home.
in the garage- still passed out
Josie has been a busy girl this past week. She is getting into everything and really showing an interest in walking- FINALLY. She likes to do it on HER OWN, and will not be forced or helped in any way. She has really been working hard at taking her steps. She goes from the couch, to the end table, to the chair, and then around the footstool- that is her course. Then all of a sudden, she stood up by herself and started to walk. It was so exciting!
Lots of other cute videos to share.
her new obsession
This is from last weekend- cracks me up.
Obviously not tired
After Josie eats her dinner, we are usually still eating, so she has started going over to Nick every night and checking out his bowl/plate. She wont dare try anything, but likes to snoop around. Also, when I pick her up from Jen's she is usually playing and not paying attention, but once she sees me, she throws her toys across the room and comes crawling- its so precious. She still loves to pet Simba and basically puts up with everything. OH, and she has popped another molar and has two other teeth coming in. Lots of changes in one week....
We don't really have plans for the weekend, October was so incredibly busy, so we are liking the downtime. I would LOVE to start decorating for the holidays but Nick wont allow it. Cant even listen to Christmas carols until after Thanksgiving- what a scrooge. I cant wait to start new traditions with Josie and start putting our mark on the holiday season. Maybe we'll start by making some pumpkin bars or cookies this weekend....we shall see.
Happy Friday everyone! Another quick post today, we have lots to do. Josie was so happy to be home this week and has been such a good girl. She pooped a molar so she's been a little uncomfortable, but still smiling.
I don't have too many photos this week, but here are the few that I managed to take. She is trying to repeat everything we say, especially when she wakes up in the morning. She is saying, "hi, toes, tickle-tickle, shoes, sock and dog. I think there are a few more, but we have to listen really closely.
She is still not interested in walking- apparently she plans on crawling until she's 2. She likes to walk with her walker, pull up on everything and balance herself, but once we start to try and help her take a step, she flips out and throws herself on the ground. Not interested.
bubble fun
my to-do list today....
she did not want to get up this morning
Have a good weekend everyone! We are finally taking it easy and getting some things done around the house. Thank god, I feel like we are in an episode of hoarders- there is shit everywhere.
Here is a quick wedding weekend wrap-up. We had a great time celebrating Colleen and Paul and the setting was amazing. It was a little chilly (to be expected in the mountains), but when the sun came out, and the wind died down, it was amazing.
We left Thursday night and drove half way. The weather was really shitty and we made it to Beckley, WV. Definitely not a place I would like to call home, but they had a taco bell and I got a b-e-a-n burrito and it was the size of my fist. Pathetic. Thankfully we were only sleeping there and got up and on the road early the next day.
I knew Asheville was going to be a hippie town, but I didn't realize HOW hippie. It smelled like patchouli and b.o, but it made for great people watching, and the food and booze was amazing. We ate at the Tupelo Honey cafe- I had shrimp and grits, nick had a black bean burger, and they made the best blueberry jam I've ever had.
After rehearsal we met up with friends that had just got to town. XU girls reunion!!
mon-tay even met us!
We stayed out way past out bedtime and made it home around 1:30. I knew we had a long day planned on Saturday and I didn't want to ruin Colleens photos with bags under my eyes. The weather was on and off all day- the sun would come out and then go away, then it would start raining and stop. But by ceremony time, thankfully the rain stopped. Nick enjoyed his free day with some hiking, city exploring and he found a great bar with good food.
boozing before the ceremony
Didn't you know I was a sister wife??
one of my all time favorite photos
XU gals
our new besties- Angela and John
oh- and this girl. she barfed on the bus going home...
womp womp
And of course an update on Miss. Josie. She was a good girl and loved spending time with grandma, grandpa and Frankie. Here are the photos from her big weekend away.
as good as it gets for Halloween-
We had a great time in NC, but are glad to be home with our little love.
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