Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Hunter & His Grandparents
Hunter got to spend a lot of time with his Grandma Frances and Grandpa Glen. They are both so good to him. He is a loved baby!!
Favorites
My computer is still dead, but Josh is kind enough to let me use his Mac to upload my photos. The past few weeks have been full of so many blessings and much excitment as Hunter has been able to meet his family and lots of friends! I have a lot of photos to post! Here are some of my favorite photos so far:
This was in the hotel on the way to NM. Hunter is such a happy baby!
We stopped at Baylor along the way:
In the car:
Hunter meets his Great Grandma Mary Pat:
Stacy & Jackson; Kim & Hunter; Tessa & Sarah:
Hunter meets his Great Grandfather Jack:
Hunter meets his Uncle Josh:
Hunter with his second cousin Savannah:
Hunter on Thanksgiving:
Us with my Grandfather Jack:
My cousin Jennifer, my Grandma Mary Pat, and my Mom, Frances
Hunter and cousin Randi:
Hunter learns to open presents:
Snow in the desert!
Hunter's first experience with snow:
This was in the hotel on the way to NM. Hunter is such a happy baby!
We stopped at Baylor along the way:
In the car:
Hunter meets his Great Grandma Mary Pat:
Stacy & Jackson; Kim & Hunter; Tessa & Sarah:
Hunter meets his Great Grandfather Jack:
Hunter meets his Uncle Josh:
Hunter with his second cousin Savannah:
Hunter on Thanksgiving:
Us with my Grandfather Jack:
My cousin Jennifer, my Grandma Mary Pat, and my Mom, Frances
Hunter and cousin Randi:
Hunter learns to open presents:
Snow in the desert!
Hunter's first experience with snow:
Monday, December 7, 2009
Shout Out
On the road again with my boys! Today we left New Mexico and headed north to the land God blessed. As we crossed the border into Colorado, the sun broke through the clouds, highlighting the magnificent mountains. We felt the state welcoming us!
It has been snowing ever since mile marker #5. It is a light snow that is not at all harsh. Ahhh Colorado dryness, how I have missed you.
My son hasn’t favored the dry climate though. His poor new skin has not been doing very well in the New Mexico climate. His cheeks got a little chapped and an area right below his lip was really chapped. We found this awesome product called Baby Balm by Badger that we are putting on his face multiple times a day. It has really helped with the chapping. I know he is going to need it even more in Colorado. My mom sent me a text that it currently feels like 8 below in CO Springs, our first destination. Wowzer that is cold.
We really enjoyed our time in NM. My mom and Glen have a beautiful home that is so welcoming. Plus they have a hot tub. Josh and I enjoyed that just about every night! We were so blessed to see all our family and friends. Carlsbad is a special place. I love the family history I have there. There is a great community of believers there. People that knew my dad live there. People that knew my grandma live there. People that knew my grandparent’s parents live there. Amazing.
There are so many people that Josh & I consider dear to us. We have talked about how we wish we could move our friends from Virginia, New Mexico, Iowa, Texas, Colorado and California to Colorado. We could all be together in the most beautiful land. So what do you say? Wouldn’t that be fun???
It is certainly hard to not be near people who are very important to us, especially now that we have Hunter. But I love how we can pick right back up where we left, and that while we are apart we have the Internet and phones.
I am not always the best at staying in touch with family and friends. But you are all dear to my heart and I praise God for our friendship and for who you are!
It has been snowing ever since mile marker #5. It is a light snow that is not at all harsh. Ahhh Colorado dryness, how I have missed you.
My son hasn’t favored the dry climate though. His poor new skin has not been doing very well in the New Mexico climate. His cheeks got a little chapped and an area right below his lip was really chapped. We found this awesome product called Baby Balm by Badger that we are putting on his face multiple times a day. It has really helped with the chapping. I know he is going to need it even more in Colorado. My mom sent me a text that it currently feels like 8 below in CO Springs, our first destination. Wowzer that is cold.
We really enjoyed our time in NM. My mom and Glen have a beautiful home that is so welcoming. Plus they have a hot tub. Josh and I enjoyed that just about every night! We were so blessed to see all our family and friends. Carlsbad is a special place. I love the family history I have there. There is a great community of believers there. People that knew my dad live there. People that knew my grandma live there. People that knew my grandparent’s parents live there. Amazing.
There are so many people that Josh & I consider dear to us. We have talked about how we wish we could move our friends from Virginia, New Mexico, Iowa, Texas, Colorado and California to Colorado. We could all be together in the most beautiful land. So what do you say? Wouldn’t that be fun???
It is certainly hard to not be near people who are very important to us, especially now that we have Hunter. But I love how we can pick right back up where we left, and that while we are apart we have the Internet and phones.
I am not always the best at staying in touch with family and friends. But you are all dear to my heart and I praise God for our friendship and for who you are!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
5 months old
Wow, I am almost a month late with this post. Here are Hunter's 5 month old pictures! He weighed 17 lbs 9 oz at 5 months old. We took these photos our very last night in Virginia Beach. After a long day of packing and cleaning, we went down to the oceanfront and said goodbye to the Atlantic Ocean. We loved being so close to the coast and are really going to miss taking walks along the boardwalk, watching the waves, and laying out on the sand. VA Beach is beautiful and clean and family friendly. I would recommend it for a vacation if you are looking for a nice beach. Anyway, on to the pictures!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Thanksgiving In NM
Fall leaves. Healthy baby. Mexican food. Family time. Hot tub. Pies & fudge.
We are having a fabulous vacation in Carlsbad.
Hunter has been able to meet most of the family and he is such a great baby!!! He happily allows everyone to hold him and has a smile for everyone he meets. Today he met Santa and had his picture taken with him. He grabbed Santa's beard. My sweet five month old looked like a big boy on Santa's lap. It was really cute and we will treasure the picture forever.
Speaking of pictures, my computer has decided it doesn't like to be turned on. So... I do not have the ability to upload photos right now. I have about a million adorable ones that will come soon!
We are throughly enjoying family time-- but part of me really feels in limbo. This is a huge time of transition in our little family. It is so fun to be on the road but I feel ungrounded. I want to enjoy every minute of the next few weeks yet I am looking forward to getting settled in St. Louis.
We are having a fabulous vacation in Carlsbad.
Hunter has been able to meet most of the family and he is such a great baby!!! He happily allows everyone to hold him and has a smile for everyone he meets. Today he met Santa and had his picture taken with him. He grabbed Santa's beard. My sweet five month old looked like a big boy on Santa's lap. It was really cute and we will treasure the picture forever.
Speaking of pictures, my computer has decided it doesn't like to be turned on. So... I do not have the ability to upload photos right now. I have about a million adorable ones that will come soon!
We are throughly enjoying family time-- but part of me really feels in limbo. This is a huge time of transition in our little family. It is so fun to be on the road but I feel ungrounded. I want to enjoy every minute of the next few weeks yet I am looking forward to getting settled in St. Louis.
Monday, November 23, 2009
2036
We have traveled 2036 miles thus far on our road trip.
The past week has been a blur. The movers came to our house a week ago today and packed up all of our belongings. The next day they took them all away. After cleaning and a few more goodbyes, we officially began The Great Road Trip of 2009.
Our Jeep Liberty, stuffed full of pack n plays, suitcases, diapers, a bumbo, baby Hunter, Josh, & me, made its way first to our first stop in Dallas, Texas. We had 37 hours (total) to get Josh to Dallas for his military test and approximately 1300 miles to go. Woah that was a tough drive. I don't think it would have been as bad if we would have been well rested. Instead we had just packed up our home and been through an emotional set of goodbyes. We were determined, though, and got Josh there in time. After his test we relaxed for a while in Waco, Texas at my University. Common Grounds, Ninfas, Baylor Bears Lady and Joy, and Good Ol' Pat Neff all reminded me of my days at Baylor. It was fun to reminisce and show Josh and Hunter all around. We even got to have coffee with my good friends from Baylor Karen Hall and Courtney Drew. It was a fabulous evening.
The next day we drove to Carlsbad, NM: my home town. That drive was easy comparatively and it was one I have done many, many times. Hunter did great until the last 30 minutes. He screamed and cried and seemed to be saying, "get me out of this car seat NOW!" Can't say that I blame him. I was really ready to be out of my car seat as well! We had dinner with my mom and her husband Glen and my Grandma Mary Pat.
On Saturday my mom threw a party for Hunter. He met a lot of people and we all had a great time. Then Hunter met his Great Aunt Pam and his second cousins Jennifer and Randi.
Since then we have been resting and trying to recoup from what has been a very long few weeks. Josh & I saw New Moon today while my mom watched Hunter. That was a nice break for us and an EXCELLENT movie!
It is a blast to introduce Hunter to everyone. I am so thankful for Josh's time off and our ability to visit friends and family right now. Tomorrow Hunter will meet his Uncle Josh!!! YAY!
The past week has been a blur. The movers came to our house a week ago today and packed up all of our belongings. The next day they took them all away. After cleaning and a few more goodbyes, we officially began The Great Road Trip of 2009.
Our Jeep Liberty, stuffed full of pack n plays, suitcases, diapers, a bumbo, baby Hunter, Josh, & me, made its way first to our first stop in Dallas, Texas. We had 37 hours (total) to get Josh to Dallas for his military test and approximately 1300 miles to go. Woah that was a tough drive. I don't think it would have been as bad if we would have been well rested. Instead we had just packed up our home and been through an emotional set of goodbyes. We were determined, though, and got Josh there in time. After his test we relaxed for a while in Waco, Texas at my University. Common Grounds, Ninfas, Baylor Bears Lady and Joy, and Good Ol' Pat Neff all reminded me of my days at Baylor. It was fun to reminisce and show Josh and Hunter all around. We even got to have coffee with my good friends from Baylor Karen Hall and Courtney Drew. It was a fabulous evening.
The next day we drove to Carlsbad, NM: my home town. That drive was easy comparatively and it was one I have done many, many times. Hunter did great until the last 30 minutes. He screamed and cried and seemed to be saying, "get me out of this car seat NOW!" Can't say that I blame him. I was really ready to be out of my car seat as well! We had dinner with my mom and her husband Glen and my Grandma Mary Pat.
On Saturday my mom threw a party for Hunter. He met a lot of people and we all had a great time. Then Hunter met his Great Aunt Pam and his second cousins Jennifer and Randi.
Since then we have been resting and trying to recoup from what has been a very long few weeks. Josh & I saw New Moon today while my mom watched Hunter. That was a nice break for us and an EXCELLENT movie!
It is a blast to introduce Hunter to everyone. I am so thankful for Josh's time off and our ability to visit friends and family right now. Tomorrow Hunter will meet his Uncle Josh!!! YAY!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Binky Clips
One of my favorite and most needed items for Hunter has been these Binky Clips. My cousin Chris is incredibly talented and makes them. You know how many times I have had to pick up the pacifier, walk it over to the sink and clean it, dry it, and then take it back to my child who thinks his life is ending in the 45 seconds it took me to go through this process? Way too many. But with the binky clip, Hunter's sucking is delayed no more! I just ordered myself two more for our road trip.
I recommend these binky clips as well as all the other awesome products Chris makes. She is having a giveaway right now, so jump on over to her blog and get signed up for your chance at free products!
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