Walking!

Isaac's been walking for a little over two weeks now. However, only when he wants to. Don't ask him to walk if you want to show people near by, or if you have your camera out, or if he's grumpy... He has confirmed to me many times that he will walk on his terms and his terms only. So if you want to see it, come on over and stay awhile. Eventually he'll show ya. He uses the walk/crawl combinations interchangebly. I tried to post a video last week but of course my computer is often like my son and only does things when it feels like it. Let's try again....

This really isn't the best video to show you but it will have to do. Kids always seems to know when the camera is out, don't they. If this video doesn't work, I'll just have to try again later...

Howe

Unexpected blessings...

Yes, we are still around. Still here. I just haven't posted in a while, and for good reason. You see, our precious little one year old was parading around the room a few weeks ago and stumbled upon our laptop sitting on the arm of the big chair. When mommy's back was turned he found the cord with pure delight and quickly, like a flash of lighting, pulled the laptop off the chair and onto the hard tile floor below. As I opened the laptop (not even a year old laptop mind you) the screen was covered in beautiful multi colored lines.

To make a long story short we are using an old 1990's monitor (thanks to my sister in law) and projecting our laptop onto the standing monitor in our guest bedroom. The only problem is, just like I said, its a STANDING monitor in our guest bedroom. And I forgot to tell you that our guest bedroom stays cold....I mean really cold in the winter time. Not to mention Steven thinks the chair is really uncomfortable... :) So you really have to have a strong desire to get on the computer now....

The reason I titled this post "unexpected blessing" was because little did we know what a small blessing the laptop breakage would be. There were many days when I would get on the computer when Isaac would be taking his nap, comfy cozy on my plush couch, and not get off of it until he woke up. I'm embarrassed to say. No one tells you this little box will be so addicting when its so easily accessible. Often times when Steven would get home from work and want to wind down right away he would open the laptop, no fault to himself, and spend lots of time looking at whatever. Okay not whatever...Alabama football stuff.

But who can blame him!! Again that laptop was so easy to get to, a comfortable setting, and continuous web searching.....

Well, since the "crash" as I've come to call it our communication has improved since he's been home and we spend more time together during the night. Don't get me wrong...our marriage wasn't falling apart or anything but we did enjoy taking turns looking at the computer when Isaac went to bed and the TV was on. And of course this can lead to not saying too much the entire night....

okay, okay, so you get the idea. We are sad our dear laptop has crashed but thrilled all at the same time! Isn't it funny how God helps us out even when we don't see it ourselves...or I should say, don't want to see it ourselves.

Enough about the laptop.

I haven't been using the camera as much lately. I get tired of my house setting... please oh please get warmer so we can be outside!!

Saturday was beautiful so we went for a walk.

Even daddy got to come!

We you can't find your paci why not use the foot of your bunny!? This is how we find Isaac many a day.

I will be better at posting from now on. I just have to bundle up first and prepare my gluteus maximus for some hard sitting.

Oh, another good thing about the laptop breaking. I've been working out almost every morning. This is very unlike me. I am a runner, not a weight lifter. But since it has been so darn cold outside and I don't want Isaac to suffer I've been doing some things in doors. Hopefully by this summer I'll have a super cut body. Here's to dreamin'....

Wrestling an alligator!

Trying to change Isaac's clothes is quite the adventure. And often leaves me panting for breath and sometimes, I hate to admit, a little sweaty. I usually have to do it alone....but tonight, I had help!

Life

We went to Isaac's one year appointment on Friday. Here are the stats. (I'm so glad I have been typing these out because I haven't been keeping up with that good old baby book)

23.5 pounds (70%)

31 inches long (80%)

And who really cares about the circumference of their head??

I have the most fun with this little boy! He has the biggest grin that definitely melts my heart many a time.

He is doing GREAT at table food. I left the baby food in the dust and went straight to the goodies. He loves lots of things from chicken, turkey, broccoli, peaches, bananas, squash, sweet potatoes, cheerios, etc.....and...you will never guess. AVOCADO! yes, this boy actually likes the stuff. I was planning to video him on round #2 of the avocado taste test. Mainly to bring a laugh to me and my fellow bloggers. But, to my surprise he actually liked it. Oh well. I guess no laughing at my expense and more protein for this growing boy!

There is one slight delay in this toddler's diet. He doesn't get the sippy cup. Oh, he will drink from it alright but only if mommy holds it for him. If I'm not there to hold it for him he either plays with it, bites it, or chunks it across the room. Oh well. I guess things could be worse. Yes, much worse. He is doing great with whole milk so thats a plus.

He took his first steps the other day too! Only about three or so but he's doing it. Steven and I are trying to work with him but the majority of the time he thinks it just a game and laughs at his silly parents. So, he's either crawling or standing while pushing something. He loves to wrestle on the bed with Daddy! I'll leave you with some "wrestling pics."

Can I get a hoo ha two times Tuesday on DESIRING IT TO BE WARMER!!! (hoo ha....does anyone remember this stupid pizza commercial?) Steven and I occasionally use the term when were feeling extra cheesy. Anyway, back to the warmth. I cannot wait until spring time when the sky is blue and the weather is beautiful. Then I'll use my new camera more... Until then i'll try to stay less depressed inside and dream of summer.

Abraham did WHAT!!?

Isaac loves his Jesus Storybook Bible. I walked into his room the other day to find him sitting quietly with the book on his lap. A mother's dream. Or so I thought.....







As he saw me walk into the room he quickly ripped a page out of the Bible. GASP! You can't rip a page from the Bible, I said.

I picked up the ripped page only to find this....

What!!? Don't judge...you would probably want to rip it out too if your name was ISAAC!!

Steven and I definitely had a great big laugh over this one! God has a sense of humor thats for sure....

January 27th

Happy Birthday Isaac!

It feels like only yesterday when you came into this world one cold January day just a year ago. Your daddy and I checked into the hospital on this day a year ago, only it was a Tuesday instead of a Wednesday. We checked into the hospital for my induction at 6 a.m. that morning with little sleep the night before due to extreme anticipation! I pushed for an hour and a half around noon and you were introduced to us at 1:21 p.m. that afternoon. Right when they placed you on my chest my very first thought was, "oh my goodness, he looks just like steven."

What joy and happiness you have brought us this entire year!! I wouldn't trade a bit of it!

We love you little buddy and look forward to what the next year brings for you. We pray you will grow into a godly young man who loves the Lord more than anything or anyone else in this world!!!

Happy Birthday little buddy!

Go NY Mets!!

Thanks Aunt Carla for my super-d-cool baseball cap!

Mommy said wearing it sideways was the hip thing to do these days.

But I just laughed.....

...and laughed at her while trying to fix it on straight.

Ha! AS IF my mommy knows whats hip or not.

Is it on straight now?

Thanks again Aunt Carla and Uncle J.B.!

1st Birthday Party!

Isaac's birthday is this Wednesday, January 27th.

One.

Wow.

Can somebody please tell me where the time goes?? I feel like it was just yesterday when I was giving birth to this precious boy. I'll save you the details until his real birthday, Wednesday.;)

Speaking of birthdays, Isaac had a fun party on Saturday night with a lot of fun friends, family, and of course mommy and daddy. There were tons of people that I wish we could have invited but due to my house being so small the number was limited....so all this to say, if you are one of Isaac's buds or my bud and were not here know that we LOVE YOU too!

So....on to the pictures. Who are we kidding, thats what everyone cares about anyway....

Isaac's first birthday cake. I got this cute little cake at Publix. I just told them what I wanted and they whipped it up for me.

I made what seemed like zillions of cupcakes for the party. I thought cupcakes would be the easy way out. I wish I would have gotten a memo about how wrong I was the day before. Who knew making the perfect spongy, soft, delicious, scrumptious cupcake could be so hard. Lets just say there was some cussing involved.... sorry mom.

At least they turned out cute.

The little man's "throne."

Isaac came to the decision that he would not take an afternoon nap this day. I'm not sure how he came to this decision.... Maybe he was eager to tear into his cake.

Mommy with the birthday boy. Who needs cake when you can chew on your hand!

This is what you could find Isaac doing most of the party. You see, he can't walk yet....well, he could, just doesn't know it yet...but he insists on pushing this little train around the house sideways. He's been doing this for a few weeks now and I'm telling you, he can really fly. I've never seen a baby move so fast pushing something. I'm not sure where he got the idea that pushing it sideways would be fun but he loves it! We think he looks like a little old man with his walker because he literally picks the train up and turns it around when he bumps into something. Its pretty comical to watch.

Stopping for a quick picture with Isaac's future roommate and pal, Ryder. We need to teach Isaac some manners though on friendship. Every time his buddy touches him, he pushes him away or slaps him in the face. I've tried to warn him this isn't good for their friendship...

Ryder looks a little frightened of Isaac here.... Ha!

Some of my college buds coming to celebrate!

And my high school buds...still remaining close after all these years.

There was only one person missing.....Aunt Jess. We missed you as you can see...

Isaac having fun with Pop. (my dad)Now....on to the cake.

He didn't know what to think of the birthday song.

He wouldn't try the cake on his own so mommy had to plunge his hand into the sweet yummy goodness. As you can see, he enjoyed it immensely.

"Its not that bad once I have it in my mouth."

Mmmmmmm

Everything is good when our cousin, Hudson is around.

Coco and Pop with the birthday boy (my parents)

Papa Spray and CC (Steven's parents)

We missed you Carla, Katie, Cameron, and Camille!! I wish you could have been here! Isaac missed you lots!

One last picture of our sweet birthday boy today after the party. He was pooped but having fun with daddy is what he does best! I love this picture! Too bad I cut off Steven's face.

Happy 1st Birthday Party sweet boy!!!!!