Children's Museum

Today my mommy group went to the Children's Museum in downtown Charleston. It was a blast! It is so fun to be in an environment that is just for them. Unfortunately, I only took a couple of pictures and Joey was left out. Poor Joey! Maybe our group photographer (Courtney) will have some of him too.
Update...She only had a picture of his shoe, so you will just have to trust me when I say he was there and he had fun.

Boys Being Boys

Just thought I would share videos of the boys playing.

Happy New Year!

Joey got to stay up late on New Year’s Eve and watch fireworks.  He also got to burn his first sparkler.  He was so excited!

 

Andrew slept soundly through everything.  I was amazed since our backyard neighbors had some very beautiful, but very loud fireworks.

Goodbye, Daddy

Instructions were given,

   

Blankies were shared,

  

Bags were loaded,       

Goodbyes were said.

       

 We love and miss you!

Joe's Impossible Shot

Just a little background first. Joe recently took up archery again after quite a few years. He had a compound bow, but decided to switch to a traditional long bow just a couple of months ago. He was practicing at Christmas time and he did an amazing shot that I just had to share. Yes, that is an arrow shot into another arrow!

Jingle Bells

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This is Joey when he was 2 1/2.

Merry Christmas!

Isn't he getting cute?

You would think that after 2 months I would have better stuff than this.  

Andrew finds this really funny and does it quite often.  Hope it doesn't stick.  

I promise I will be adding real things soon.

Made me laugh

HURRICANE HANNA

It was only a tropical storm, but Hurricane Hanna just sounds more exciting.  We were prepared for a storm and were a little disappointed with what we got.  A decent amount of rain, but less wind than we get on any other day.  We decided to take advantage of the warm rain occurring just before bathtime and go play in the rain.  There was no lightning, so don't worry.  

We started out playing in our raincoats and an umbrella for Andrew.  We quickly ended up throwing off the raincoats and Andy ended up in just a diaper.  We were playing kickball and Daddy fell over with quite a commotion whenever he was hit.  Joey loved the theatrics.

Andrew's Birthday

I don't have most of the pictures from Andrew's birthday yet, but here is a sneak peek of what I do have.  I had a friend take the pictures so that I could just enjoy the moment instead of worrying about pictures.  I will post some more as soon as I pick up the disk.  Anyone who knows me well should know not to hold their breath.  :)

Children's Museum

My mommy group went to the Children's Museum in downtown Charleston today.  I can't believe that we have not been before.  It was great.  Joey had an absolute blast.  It is so nice to go somewhere that they are encouraged to touch anything and everything.  All of their exhibits are hands-on learning experiences.  There was even an area just for Andrew's age.  We will definitely be back!

Motorcycle Ride

Yes, that is Joey on the motorcycle.  I promise they only took a quick ride around the circle.  

I have spent nearly every single moment of Andrew's entire first year with him.  I rarely ever go anywhere without him.  I am a stay at home mom and that is what I do.  I decided to go shopping for a couple of hours yesterday by myself and the little stinker decided to take his first step!  I can't believe I missed it!!!   I am happy that Joe was able to see Andrew's since he missed Joey's, but come on!  Okay, enough whining.  Andy took his first step!  Yay!  I can't wait until he gets the hang of it. 

Rodeo Bound

We are back in Charleston now and Joe took Joey to the rodeo tonight.  He wanted to be a cowboy so we broke out the cowboy hat and boots.   I just had to share!

Idaho

We are having fun here in Idaho. I almost forgot how much I love the Idaho summers. It is hot in the day and cold at night, such a great combo. There is no humidity so the few 105 degree days that we had were actually still enjoyable, crazy as that sounds.

Joe left for Charleston on Friday, so I am just spending some quality time with my Idaho family. It is not the same without Joe, but we are still enjoying it. I will try to post pictures when I have more time, but right now I am too busy just having fun.

"You can use my finger"

I am carrying Joey through the airport and I say, "I really need to blow my nose".

"You can use my finger" my sweet boy says, thinking he can really help me out.

I thought he was offering his finger, but I didn't realize that he was also offering his services until he shoved that finger up my nose while I had no free hand to defend myself.  

What a sight we were, me holding my luggage in one hand, my son in the other arm and trying to pull my face from a very determined nose-picker!

On the road again

We leave tomorrow for Tennessee to visit Joe's parents for a few days and then we are headed to Idaho to see mine.  I am excited to go to Idaho, it has been too long since I have been there.  Andrew is 10 months now and barely anyone in my family has even met him.  That is so sad!  I can't wait for everyone to see my beautiful children. 

See everyone soon!

I do not like moving!

Andy's First Swim

We took Andy to the pool for the first time today.  He loved it!  He is such a water lover and the pool was no different.  He kicked his feet like he was swimming.  He splashed and screamed happily.   

We've been busy

I'm sorry I haven't posted in such a long time.  Since Joe got home we have been keeping ourselves busy having fun.  He hasn't had to work in the office, so we have been getting lots of Daddy time.  It's like a mini vacation.  

Joe's parents came for a quick visit this week.  I will try to post some photos later, but we had a nice visit.  The boys really enjoy their MawMaw and PawPaw.  

Also, we are moving next week.  It is only 5 minutes away, but it still takes all of the preparation and packing that any other move does.  It makes me appreciate when the military moves us even more.  

I promise more later once my life slows down.