What a Week!

Well, it's been a busy week. Lots of new things going down in our household these days. First off......Daddy got a new job so we're moving again in the next 4 weeks!!! This time it's going to be semi-permanent....well, whatever that means to a family in today's society! As for the little guy...he's been discovering new things as always.
First...the strangest occurrence during nap time. Josiah was asleep on our bed with a pillow barrier. Then, I entered the room and had quite the shock. I thought he was about to fall into the nook between my night stand and the bed but as I caught my breath I realized.....NO ONE WAS MOVING!!! This is what I found. A little boy, sound asleep with half his body on the bed and half off. Yes, his feet are about 6 inches off the ground!!! It sure was a sight to see. When I picked him up, he didn't even blink. The boy was out! Close call! To say the lease, that was the last nap he took on our bed!
Next, our little explorer followed daddy to the wood stove and had a lesson in fire building. Hmmm...good idea???? I think this may come back to haunt us in the future!
Whew! What a week!

Family Life News

There were some very significant changes that took place in our lives over the past few months. We want to update you all on them so here it goes

1-July 26th, Our precious Cody dog passed away after a 2 day camping trip. He was a great dog (Justin had him since he was 13yrs old) who is missed very much...especially on rainy days like today.

2-July 27th - We buried Cody and got a 30 day notice to move out of our current home. Our landlord was returning and wanted to place for herself. So, in approx. 2 weeks we packed up and moved 45 min outside of town up the river. We've been living there since in a little one bedroom cottage. It's beautiful.

3- Aug 1st. Justin ended his job in town as a security guard and went to work for his dad up river building wooden drift boats.(www.mckenzieriverdriftboats.com) And, with our move up river he only needed to walk outside our door,across the lawn and into the boat shop everyday for work. Quite convenient.

4-Nov. 4th ---JOSIAH CRAWLS EVERYWHERE!!!!!

Thats it for now:)

The trophy catfish

How can I go on with life without sharing the greatest accomplishment of my husband and father????

oh how proud I am. What amazing men:) Yes, it is true....this photo is of the catfish my Justin & Dad caught in the Wisconsin River. They struggled, they fought, they persevered, and they conquered. All for the glorious recognition one receives when accomplishing such a feat. Ahhh sweet success. Isn't she a beauty! Or are my eyes not working...... This was the ugliest fish I'd ever seen....but it was really good in my tummy. However, the thought of actually eating something that looks like that still makes me quiver.I CALL HER BERTHA

Trip to Wisconsin

In October Josiah went on his first family vacation. We had the wonderful experience of spending two whole days in airports all over the country. What fun. Mom and Dad learned some valuable tips about traveling with children......PACK LIGHT.
Here is Josiah and Daddy looking out of the plane window. up up and away.......












In Wisconsin Grandma and Grandpa had a comfy place for us all to stay. Grandma turned Mommy's old room into a fun Sesame Street nursery for Josiah. What fun.














We went to take in the beauty at Devil's lake














Grandma and Josiah enjoyed walks in the wagon













And before we ended our vacation Josiah took his first four legged steps for mankind....right in front of Grandma and Grandpa. What a treat.

And the BUG returns

After 6 long months we have returned to our Blog. The reason for leaving is a combination of many.....however, the biggest of which I'll share.....I got so frustrated after trying to upload pictures and failing that I just gave up. Grrrrr. Well, today, I tried again and succeeded. So, here we go on a crash course of the past 6 months...

TO ALL THE THINGS "THE BUG" LEARNED

HOW TO DRIVE THE CAR

HOW TO CAMP

HOW TO TAKE A BATH.... WHEEW.... IT'S ABOUT TIME

HOW TO HELP MOMMY IN THE KITCHEN.....HE'S A SLOPPY COOK

HOW TO PLAY THE BANJO

HOW TO BE A REAL PACKER FAN

Mother's day

Josiah playing with his cousins!!!!!!! Yeah, we have cousins!!!!!

Oh Boy Oh Boy.....having fun in is walker thingy

Mooooooooooooooooooooooooom!!!! I'm not sure if this is the best playpen.....hmmmmmm

Growin Big!!!!!

Josiah says HI to everyone out there!!!!!!
He sure loves his jumpy chair....look at that smile.
Josiah is quickly making lots of friends . These are his buddies Sam and Noah. The've known him since he was a little bean in mommy's tummy And, both are about 3-4 months older than him. He's a little big for his age! We got him weighed this week....16lb. 11oz and only 16 weeks!!! Eek! He's also 26.5 in.

And finally, A new holiday for us....Mother's day! My sweet boy got me some flowers from the garden, a new LARGE Coffee cup, a basket 9love those, and a gift card to the book store and cafe.....hmmmm for some alone time maybe????

Everyday cuteness

We can't get enough of these smiles!














It's bath time!!!!!!!














Josiah and Cooper chillin' on the couch.














Super Giggle!

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Somebody is warn out!!!!! hmmmmmmmmmm
I wonder why???????????/ 

He Found It!!!!

The day has come.............

Josiah sucessfully found his Thumb!!!!!! It's so cute as he searches for it and tries to manuver his hand to the correct position to get it in his mouth...................But..................we do realize that it may become a huge source of anguish as we try to break him of the habit in coming years. Eek! What do you do what do you do??????
Ahhh, sheer bliss in Daddy's arms 

What a Face!

Not much writing these days as I have very little time to play on the computer.
Take care all and enjoy the pictures!

6 weeks now

 

Josiah's First Hike

Hi All, It's been a busy few weeks in our household. We're finally getting into some sort of routine so our stress level has gone down a bit and our sleep level has gone up! So, if you were wondering, yes...Josiah has begun to pitch in around the house. He's well advanced for his age!!!!hahahaha. So, here he is slaving away! He got the laundry folded while Daddy took a little nap. What a life!
Next we have our big outting of the past month...we went on our first hike with Josiah. It was a beautiful day here in March (68 degrees and sunny!). We were able to find a short yet beautiful hike in town. It was pretty fun to get the little tyke out and show him the world. Well, kind of.....he slept most of the time:) Oh well, we've got to start somewhere right.

 

Here's lookin at you babe!