Recurring Theme

Okay, so yes, I keep apologizing for not updating more often. It's just a crazy time around here with us. I work in non-profit and the month of December is usually horrendous, doubly so now that I work for one whose fiscal year ends December 31. Add to that the half-bath remodel and there's just no such thing as free time. But, December is almost over; not that January will bring free time with work, but that's for another time. Anyway, here's a few pictures of Chloe with that ever-roaming Santa Claus.

Dressing Up

This picture is from Dress-up Picture Day at day care. Enjoy, and HAPPY GOBBLE GOBBLE DAY!!!!

Apologies

Sorry for the lack of posting lately, folks. It's been a crazy month around here. I'll get some photos up for you soon. In the meantime, we're all doing pretty good. Chloe's getting huge! She's so tall and she's using more words. Her favorite at the moment seems to be "Ball." Otherwise, she's doing great. And I'm feeling mostly better from the stomach bug I had last weekend. Oh, and in other news, Chloe's cousin Lain turned 7 last week. He absolutely loved the hoodie we got him, and he wore it to school on his birthday. That makes us smile. Later!

Words, Words, Words

Here's a little side note for you. I arrived at day care to pick up Chloe and when I walked in the room she looked at me, pointed across the room, and said, "Ah-doo. Ah-doo." I looked to where she was pointing and realized she was talking about her friend Andrew from her class. It was just a funny thing to hear her say. I told Lena and we're both confident that we've never seen her acknowledge anyone by name other than ourselves and Nana.

Pictures, Glorious Pictures

For your viewing pleasure, here are a few pictures over the last couple of months. Enjoy!

"Wrong End"
What is it with kids and boxes? (Chloe and Lila & Kelda)
Chloe & Nana at Mommy's 30th Birthday Party
The Georgia Aquarium

This sounds like an Agatha Christie Novel doesn't it? - The Panda and The Baby. (Zoo Atlanta)

Beach at Tybee Island

Chloe with Aunt Jerilyn & Her Awesome Hat
To Dig or Not To Dig!

"Excuse me, but what is the meaning of life?"
Visiting Great-Mamie & Great-Grandfather in Savannah
Yes...this is a two-headed goat.
"The Dancing Rug"

Chloe with Uncle Billy
Random Chloe Candids


Lena and Chloe went on a scenic railroad trip in North Carolina with a friend from work. Here are a few shots from the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.

If you look at where the treeline ends, you can just make out where the water level is supposed to be. Can someone say "Please rain?"

Chloe & Mommy Riding the Train
Chloe & Amber

L5P Halloween Parade

Here's a quick picture of Lena & Chloe in the Little Five Points Halloween Parade last Saturday. Enjoy your Monday!

Molars 3 & 4

It's been a long few days around here. Chloe has molars 3 & 4 coming and is not in a very good mood, nor is she sleeping very well. Add to that Lena's weekend with two consecutive late nights at work, and our house is tired and cranky. But at least some of the tension is gone after wrecking just over half of the half-bath. One more session like that and all the tile will be gone and we can start putting up the new drywall. But you're not here to listen to the half-bath renovation. Chloe is doing well, just cranky, and sleeping (up until the last few days) very well in her big girl bed. Pictures are limited as I don't want a flash to wake her up. We'll see what we can do about that in the near future, though.

At A Loss For Words...

Chloe and Daddy are both at a loss for words over the demise of such a stellar year for the Cubs. Darn you, October! You screwed up our baseball! :)

Welcome to October

Chloe spent part of last night in her big girl bed! She definitely knew what it was for, and after a few minutes of moaning, she went fast asleep for about 4-1/2 hours. Of course, then she was up and down from about 12:30 to 3:15 when I got her to fall asleep enough to be put back in bed. Oi! What a night, and not a very fun day after that. Anyway, here's a video from dinner tonight. The big question: eat or sleep?

Wisconsin Pictures

Sorry for the long delay; it's been crazy around here lately. Enjoy!
For Reference:
-Maddison - 1st Cousin (Jake's Daughter)
-Laney - 2nd Cousin Once Removed (or Josh's 2nd Cousin...you can figure it out. HA!)
-Aunt Beth - Uncle Jon's wife (Josh's Mom's Brother's Wife)
-Jake - Josh's Brother
-Elizabeth - Jake's Girlfriend
-Aunt Donna - Josh's Grandma's Youngest Sister (and whose house we stayed at.)

(L to R) Back Row - Maddison, Lena, Elizabeth, Chloe; Front Row - Aunt Beth, Josh


Chloe, Maddison, Laney


Chloe & the Big-Girl Swing

Raspberry Picking at Aunt Donna's




Walking Up The Hill (Maddison, Chloe, Grammy)


Chloe Being Amazingly Gentle with the Bird


(L to R) Front Row - Elizabeth, Jake, Maddison; Back Row - Chloe, Josh, Lena


An Unsure Chloe with Calf


Chloe & Mommy Getting A Little More Bold (with Bapa in the background)


Jake, Maddison, Josh, Chloe, Elizabeth...and Goat


Chloe "At Home" on the Farm


In the Barn


Chloe & Grammy with Kloe (pronounced the same way) the Cow

Holy Surfaced Molars, Batman!

Yesterday afternoon after I got home from work, we were both playing around with Chloe and I got her to open her mouth and was met with quite a shock. Sometime in the last few days Chloe has had two molars cut through!!! We got a finger in there and there are definitely more on the way, too. This does, perhaps, explain the general whining and "looseness" she's displayed since Saturday morning. So, the tooth count is now at 10!!!

15 Month Checkup

Here's a quick update from the doctor that Lena sent me in a text message:

Weight: 23lbs, 3oz
Height: 32-1/8in

Sorry for the prolonged absence; we had to go to Wisconsin for my grandma's funeral two weekends ago. I have pictures from the farm (Aunt Donna & Uncle Glenn's) as well as some from the trip Lena and Chloe took to Savannah this last weekend. I'll get them up soon.

-Josh

Who Are You, And What Have You Done With Our Daughter?

I thought I would share this quick story with you all. Yesterday evening, after a scrumptous dinner and some ice cream cake, followed by a hysterical bath, Chloe was running around the living room playing with toys, wanting us to read books, and sipping at her milk. When she started winding down and rubbing her eyes a bit, we went into our normal "daddy rocking until she's almost asleep and then putting her in her crib" routine. Chloe wanted none of it. So, I sat her down on the living room floor so she could play more and wear herself out. Instead, she motioned for her room and Lena led the way. When she stood by her crib and held onto the sliding side, Lena picked her up, we both gave her kisses and said good night. Chloe's response: "Bye-bye" with her little wave. I pulled up her blanket and we left the room. She chatted to herself for a little bit, but nothing that made us go get her again. However, as if to help us realize that she was, indeed, really our daughter, she woke us up in the middle of the night. If we can kick that from happening again, and have her want to go to bed, we'd be really happy.

Aquarium

Lena, Chloe, Jerilyn, and I went to the Georgia Aquarium yesterday. Just like at the Braves game, they took our picture. And just like at the Braves game, I pulled the shot off the Internet and won't think of paying for it. Besides, they already got $40 out of us for food, and would have stolen more from us if we hadn't been given those three free tickets. Anyway, mini-rant ended, I will deliver more photos later, since I'm at work and don't have the camera with me.

Chloe 1st CUBS Game

Chloe went to her first Cubs game last night. The Cubs smoked the Braves 8-0. Chloe did really well last night, and we left as the 9th was starting. Here are a few shots (more at home on camera, but I don't have that with me). Chloe is so excited because she gets to go to the game again tonight (Dad's only a little more excited, if you couldn't tell).

Funny Note

We just found this kind of funny. Sometime recently, either from someone at school or from watching us around the house, Chloe has learned how to blow out through her nose when someone puts a tissue up to it. It's just funny.

More Pics by Shannon

More pics by Shannon. Just a few seconds this morning, and now I'm out the door for work. Oh, and THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY!!!

Picture This

So, just over a week ago, we had Shannon come over to take some pictures of Chloe. It benefited all of us since we wanted nice pictures of Chloe, and Shannon needed "baby pics" for his portfolio. I think it's safe to say that we all made out in the end. We got free pictures, and he got them for his portfolio. Win/Win (or Win/Win/Win for anyone who is a fan of "The Office (US Version)").