Christmas Eve

Josie helped Kevin assemble his early Christmas present while I fixed breakfast. Kevin and I then headed to Richmond to see Haynie and Jennifer Lee's little boy Issac who was 12 days old and admitted to the hospital due to a high fever. Kevin helped Santa Haynie assemble a few toys for their tow older boys while I stayed with Jennifer Lee and Issac (Issac came home the day after Christmas is is doing just fine now!!). My parents took Josie to our church service and then met Kevin's Dad and Doris for their candle light service that afternoon. Kevin and I got back just in time for the festivities at Kevin's Dad's house. I was so glad to get my hands on my little girl. I feed Josie while everyone ate so I was the last to finish. The rule is - no presents to everyone finishes eating. Our nephew John watched me like a hawk - and was very concerned when I told him that I am a V E R Y S L O W eater. I even told him that I will only eat one green pea at a time. It was touchier for him and the other kids! The other rule is the youngest grandchild gets to open the first present and only one present gets opened at a time. We handed Josie her first gift and told them that we all had to wait for her to open it - she put it in her mouth! The other 5 kids offered to help her!! After a few pictures and a great meal - the paper flew! It was so much fun watching everyone - but Josie lost interest and fell asleep! After a little nap she was ready for the next round of kisses! (notice the teething fish is in almost every photo!)

Happy Birthday Granddad!

Josie fell asleep before the celebration began - but we enjoyed the Alaskan King Crab Legs Aunt Nancy sent Granddad for his 67th Birthday! Yummmmy!

Kisses for Amanda

I have told you before that Josie loves Amanda and now I have proof! Amanda is the only person she does this too - and she kisses Amanda every single time!

More Kisses For Amanda!

This is what happens when she really loves you!

Merry Christmas From Commonwealth

Josie and I came to work to wish you a Merry Christmas! She enjoyed her rattle from Amanda and if you watch the videos you will she she also enjoyed kisses!

John and Josie spent some quality time in the floor today!

Bath Time

5 Months

Who knew 5 months could go by so fast! Josie is 18 pounds and 28 inches long! She is now squeezing into her 9 month clothes because the 12 months are just a little big. Josie has changed so much in one month. Her appetite has greatly increased! She loves pears, bananas, peas and oatmeal - she does not enjoy peaches, apples or cereal. She still spits up A LOT - but obviously it is not effecting her weight gain. She is sitting up better but still has the "wobbles." I am concerned that she is going to skip crawling because she refuses to spend anytime on her belly - and she spits up every time we put her on it. Still not turning over often - only by accident.
She smiles and blows bubbles and has the highest pitch squeals and laughs. She is trying so hard to talk and is a little parrot saying back to us the simple noises. We can see two pearly whites beginning to peak through those pretty little bottom gums. Her favorite toy is still the jumperoo and her teething fish- which is a must have! She is like Velcro - whatever she touches sticks to her and then puts it right into her mouth. Still sleeping all night and takes a long nap in the afternoon. She is trying to pull up and wants to stand rather than sit. She is so much fun now - I enjoy every moment with her!

Christmas at Uncle Charles and Aunt Betty

We had a wonderful meal and great conversation at Charles and Betty Young's house. Josie was the center of attention and enjoyed every moment!

Soooo Sleepy

I had to video this moment - she was "in and out" for about 5 minutes before I grabbed the camera - You have to watch the entire clip to really enjoy just how sleepy she is!

Not so happy!

This is what happen when you wake her up!

Hanging Out With Grayson

We ate lunch with Granny, Granddad Walker and little Grayson. Josie really enjoys watching Grayson and Grayson was so sweet - he talked to Josie (or JoJo and he calls her). You could tell he just wanted her to jump up and play and so did she!

Loving on Amanda

Josie LOVES Amanda! She kept kissing her and loving on her. Josie can't take her eyes off Amanda when she's around. And Amanda is so good with Josie - she doesn't mind the spit, drool or poop! We love Amanda!