Random assortment of videos, that most will find quite boring. The first was taken after bath time last night. I apologize for the nudity, but I had to get this on camera. We are definitely progressing from the downward dog/roll to something much closer to an actual crawl. Sort of a frog hop at this point!
The next video is just Sullivan jumping in his Johnny Jump Up. Not exciting necessarily, but don't want the grandmas to miss out on anything!
This last video is just Sullivan playing peek-a-boo and playing with one of his toys. Besides the new frog hop/crawling technique, this morning Sullivan clapped his hands during breakfast! I guess he's getting used to me clapping when he eats all his food! Hope I can get that on camera at some point.
This weekend I shall begin an early celebration of my birthday, by doing nothing but stuff at home! Cooking, cleaning, gardening, relaxing! We've been on the go since Memorial Day and I'm ready for a break! The girls and I will be celebrating my official birthday on Monday with a lovely dinner and girls night out! Looking forward to it!
Happy Birthday today to my god daughter, Lulu! Can't believe she is 5 years old!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
What did we do before camera phones?
All the photos below were taken with cell phones over the last week.
Newest napping spot. You'll notice Sullivan's left arm is up by his head. When he starts to fall asleep, that arm goes up and he runs his hand through his hair or scratches his head til he falls asleep. Looking back through photos, I realized he's put that arm up from the beginning! Even when swaddled he would work that arm out. Adorable!
Hanging at Aunt Nina's house. This photo was taken AFTER he had tt'd all over Nina's brand new bedspread. Good timing Buddy.
Naked Yoga. Pretty sure he naturally (and more easily) does more yoga poses than I know. I really need to find a baby and mommy yoga class.
Showing off his blue jean diapers. Apparently, the only goal of these diapers is to look cute because I've found they don't fit well and they leak. We are now trying to use these up, so we can get back to the good stuff. Cute is over rated when it comes to diapers.
Newest napping spot. You'll notice Sullivan's left arm is up by his head. When he starts to fall asleep, that arm goes up and he runs his hand through his hair or scratches his head til he falls asleep. Looking back through photos, I realized he's put that arm up from the beginning! Even when swaddled he would work that arm out. Adorable!
Hanging at Aunt Nina's house. This photo was taken AFTER he had tt'd all over Nina's brand new bedspread. Good timing Buddy.
Naked Yoga. Pretty sure he naturally (and more easily) does more yoga poses than I know. I really need to find a baby and mommy yoga class.
Showing off his blue jean diapers. Apparently, the only goal of these diapers is to look cute because I've found they don't fit well and they leak. We are now trying to use these up, so we can get back to the good stuff. Cute is over rated when it comes to diapers.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
good for the soul
Something a big more upbeat today. How about some baby giggles and Daniel's famous 'Baby Sandwich'!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Glutton for Punishment
First, a warning. This post is going to be fairly depressing. I don't recommend you click any of the links I provide unless you seriously want to do some crying.
A little history on where this blog post is coming from. My friend Corinne's sister lost her sweet baby just days after he was born. Lindsey and I were pregnant together, both expecting boys, and she was actually due before me. Our paths were so similar and then suddenly her path took a horrible detour. Both Corinne and her sister have blogged about the experience and life since. The words and emotions and experiences in those blogs are beyond heart and gut wrenching.
In the months since, I have been exposed to many other 'babylost' blogs through friends and friends of friends. I've also come across many blogs written by parents whose children are suffering from terrible illnesses or diseases. These blogs would be hard for anyone to read, but, as a new mom, I find myself drawn to them. They make me cry, they make me so scared for Sullivan, but they do help me appreciate the huge blessing that Sullivan is to me. I tell Daniel about these blogs and he doesn't understand why I keep reading them if they upset me so much. I don't really know either. I think part of me is waiting for the other shoe to drop in my happy little life. My family are no strangers to random, sudden losses. I read these blogs about people who were so happy one day and then these unthinkable things happened to them. I almost feel like if I can journey with them through their struggle, if it happens to me, maybe I'll be better prepared. Crazy, huh? I walk a fine line between wanting to shut us all up in a protective bubble and wanting to experience as much as we can...just in case.
I never knew real fear until I had Sullivan. I suppose that's because I've never loved anything as much as I love him. The thought of losing him or him suffering in any way is agony. These blogs are like driving by a wreck. I CAN'T LOOK AWAY! I find myself asking the same questions the Moms on these blogs ask...why? Why would God allow such terrible things?
Anyways, I read these blogs, have my cry, and then try to lock those feelings away so they don't drive all my decisions and thoughts. I refuse to be ruled by fear, even though I feel it in my gut and my heart so frequently. It is a very hard thing to know you can't control everything. Can't prevent bad things from happening. Every time I hold Sullivan and rock him to sleep, I say a prayer thanking God for him and the time he has given me with him. I want all the suffering Moms out there to find some peace. I want to thank them for sharing their stories. I want to look away, but I just can't.
Some of the other blogs I follow:
One Good Thing
Williams Family Blog
A little history on where this blog post is coming from. My friend Corinne's sister lost her sweet baby just days after he was born. Lindsey and I were pregnant together, both expecting boys, and she was actually due before me. Our paths were so similar and then suddenly her path took a horrible detour. Both Corinne and her sister have blogged about the experience and life since. The words and emotions and experiences in those blogs are beyond heart and gut wrenching.
In the months since, I have been exposed to many other 'babylost' blogs through friends and friends of friends. I've also come across many blogs written by parents whose children are suffering from terrible illnesses or diseases. These blogs would be hard for anyone to read, but, as a new mom, I find myself drawn to them. They make me cry, they make me so scared for Sullivan, but they do help me appreciate the huge blessing that Sullivan is to me. I tell Daniel about these blogs and he doesn't understand why I keep reading them if they upset me so much. I don't really know either. I think part of me is waiting for the other shoe to drop in my happy little life. My family are no strangers to random, sudden losses. I read these blogs about people who were so happy one day and then these unthinkable things happened to them. I almost feel like if I can journey with them through their struggle, if it happens to me, maybe I'll be better prepared. Crazy, huh? I walk a fine line between wanting to shut us all up in a protective bubble and wanting to experience as much as we can...just in case.
I never knew real fear until I had Sullivan. I suppose that's because I've never loved anything as much as I love him. The thought of losing him or him suffering in any way is agony. These blogs are like driving by a wreck. I CAN'T LOOK AWAY! I find myself asking the same questions the Moms on these blogs ask...why? Why would God allow such terrible things?
Anyways, I read these blogs, have my cry, and then try to lock those feelings away so they don't drive all my decisions and thoughts. I refuse to be ruled by fear, even though I feel it in my gut and my heart so frequently. It is a very hard thing to know you can't control everything. Can't prevent bad things from happening. Every time I hold Sullivan and rock him to sleep, I say a prayer thanking God for him and the time he has given me with him. I want all the suffering Moms out there to find some peace. I want to thank them for sharing their stories. I want to look away, but I just can't.
Some of the other blogs I follow:
One Good Thing
Williams Family Blog
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
4th of July
Note to self: don't travel with Anna! Anna and Ricky have had issues everytime they've flown from Seattle to Memphis for a visit. The first time, they lost her luggage. The second time, their rental car got screwed up and they had to borrow a car from one of my aunts. This last time, their flight was initially delay several hours and then their connecting flight out of Houston was cancelled due to Alex induced storms. They ended up having to rent a car and drive the 14 hours from Houston to Memphis. They got up on Friday morning at 2:30 am in Seattle and finally made it to New Albany at about 11 am on Saturday. LONG DAY of travel! We were very glad they finally and safely made it! It was wonderful to spend the weekend with both my sisters! 
As usual, I didn't take enough photos! I did take some with a water proof camera, but haven't developed those yet. Below are a few hat fashion show/modeling photos! 
We had a wonderful time at the cabin. Lots of good food and family time! Below is a video of Sullivan and his attempts at crawling. I'll say, on a bed, he can hop from one side to the other in seconds. On a hard surface, he has a bit more trouble. He's slowly getting there though! Once he can hold up that big, heavy head of his, there will be no stopping him!
As usual, I didn't take enough photos! I did take some with a water proof camera, but haven't developed those yet. Below are a few hat fashion show/modeling photos! 
We had a wonderful time at the cabin. Lots of good food and family time! Below is a video of Sullivan and his attempts at crawling. I'll say, on a bed, he can hop from one side to the other in seconds. On a hard surface, he has a bit more trouble. He's slowly getting there though! Once he can hold up that big, heavy head of his, there will be no stopping him!
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