Update....

So, for those of you following what is going on with us, here is an update. I know it has been a while but LOTS has happen with us. Daddy came home in Nov and we really had a busy month with trying to pack our house (and all my toys!). Side note, I really do miss them! Anyway, we got all packed out and cleared our house with my Grandma and Grandpa's help (thank goodness for them!). From there we went to Virginia where mommy and daddy tell me that we will be living for a while. Daddy was home for a bit but then left for Norfolk for training. He came home on weekends which wasn't all that bad. He was finally finished in March and we finally went on a much awaited vacation to the Bahamas (I call them "hamas") and we stayed at the Atlantis for 8 days! It's no wonder they call it "Paradise Island". It was one of the best vacations I have taken (ok, so I don't have a lot to compare it with but I can't imagine anything better than there!).

Now we are all settling in getting adjusted to Daddy's schedule (he works 8 hour shifts for 6 days then off for 4 days). He works either 0600-1400, 1400-2200, or 2200-0600. Mommy and I really like the 4 days off. We are living with my Oma and Opa and will for a while. They are in the process of buying a new house which is really beautiful and will have lots of room for me and all my stuff! Whoo hooooo! Lots of room for me to ride my cars inside.

So, here are some photos.......Enjoy....

Our first brunch at the O'Club in VA.

Atlantis.....It's so beautiful!

Our view from our room!

I found out that I really LOVE the pool!!!

More to follow soon.....

Time to celebrate...

Yes it is a good time to celebrate. First and most importantly, daddy is coming home in a few days. The other reason is because I did so well at my 18 month check-up yesterday. Here are my stats: Height is 33 inches. Weight is 30 pounds. My doctor said I was at the top of the charts for everything! She is so impressed with me.

Here I am helping to decorate for all the soldiers coming home. They started to come home at the beginning of the month, with most of them coming home this week. Daddy comes home this weekend!!!! I hope he notices the flags I took out of the ground....oops, I mean the flags I put in the ground. It was so much fun and now I need to help mommy with the banners at home. I can't wait to see my daddy again. I have missed him soooooo much. I love you daddy.

I just had this mud room piece delivered and showed Joey how his jackets will be hung in it and he couldn't hold out any longer, he had to crawl up into it to get a closer look. I don't know why I was surprised, he crawls and climbs up on everything!

If it has wheels.....

I had to order a car he can ride on since I found him riding my vacuum!! Believe it or not, he actually got around on the vacuum. Who says you need to spend a lot of money on kids toys?

Too cute

Mommy said something to me that I didn't like too much. Then mommy couldn't stop laughing at me when I looked at her like this. I am practicing my "mean" look but just like daddy, mommy just laughs at us when we do it! It just isn't in our personality.

Family Part II

Here I am with Grandpa and Grandma. They haven't seen me since I was a little guy so it was fun to show them what I can do now. I had a great time playing with Grandpa. They had LOTS of toys and they sure were cool. Grandma was very cuddly and gave me lots of yummy food.

Hmmm, is anyone paying attention?? Here I am next to the cookie container. I took one before anyone could grab me and boy was it good. No wonder it was the second thing I was able to sign. Mommy worked with me to learn sign language and I knew this sign was a really good thing and very important!! Yum! Grandma, could you make sure this container is always full of cookies when I come to visit??

Here I am helping Grandpa fix the chairs. Just ask mommy, I am a great helper! Can't wait to help Grandpa again.

This is Ben and me. He was playing with one of my favorite toys. The other favorite toy I had was the mop. Mommy hides them from me but Grandma and Grandpa's house was FULL of great things!