I have taken a very LONG break from blogging (considering that fact that I haven't posted since Thanksgiving and its now the middle of October). I decided that instead of listing all of the reasons I have for being MIA I am just going to start posting again. I found a couple of drafts of posts I wrote about some of Adam's milestones at 18 and 21 months. They don't have pictures yet but I decided to go ahead and post them below. If there is anyone out there still reading, here is an update for you...
After traveling around for externships we had only four more months left in our apartment in Salt Lake City. In March we found out that we wouldn't be able to get a residency this year and that we would have to wait and try again next year. This was hard news for us, but looking back now I would say it has helped us grow closer as a family. Rex graduated from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in May. We are know living in Queen Creek, Arizona with Rex's sister's family and we are doing well. Rex got a preceptorship working for a podiatrist in Goodyear. He has a super long commute but other than that he is very happy working for Dr. Cox. He is also currently working with another podiatrist on some research opportunities and studying for the upcoming board exams. I am having fun trying to keep up with Adam and he is having a blast living with his cousins. I am also earning some money on the side by working with my nephews with disabilities. It is so great to see Adam interact and play with them. Our little guy is going to turn two hear in a couple of weeks. I can't believe how fast he is growing up. I will try to post pictures soon!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
21 Months Today!
I started this awhile back and never really finished. It is a random list of things I wanted to remember about Adam at this age.
Repeats back words he hears and has really good pronunciation
Some of my favorite things he says are "I did it!" "I going to get you" "More please okay" when counting he says "one,two,one,two", and when he picks up a book and opens it he will say "ABC"
he is jumping all over and off the furniture and stairs
LOVES balls of any kind and can indentify them in pictures everywhere
good at throwing, kicking, wacking, rolling the ball
He also really likes to play with cars, jump on the trampoline, dance,swim, take care of baby dolls, go for walks and watch airplanes fly in the sky.
He is mostly happy all of the time
The few things he doesn't like is when mom won't let him go outside when it is 110 degrees outside, he hates having his teeth brushed, and he throws tantrums when I won't let him eat crackers all day.
He still likes to snuggle and give hugs, high five, knuckles, blow kisses, and wave bye bye, etc.
I love his big toothy smile when he realizes he is about to get chased or tickled.
He is learning to say his prayers and it is the cutest thing on earth!
Repeats back words he hears and has really good pronunciation
Some of my favorite things he says are "I did it!" "I going to get you" "More please okay" when counting he says "one,two,one,two", and when he picks up a book and opens it he will say "ABC"
he is jumping all over and off the furniture and stairs
LOVES balls of any kind and can indentify them in pictures everywhere
good at throwing, kicking, wacking, rolling the ball
He also really likes to play with cars, jump on the trampoline, dance,swim, take care of baby dolls, go for walks and watch airplanes fly in the sky.
He is mostly happy all of the time
The few things he doesn't like is when mom won't let him go outside when it is 110 degrees outside, he hates having his teeth brushed, and he throws tantrums when I won't let him eat crackers all day.
He still likes to snuggle and give hugs, high five, knuckles, blow kisses, and wave bye bye, etc.
I love his big toothy smile when he realizes he is about to get chased or tickled.
He is learning to say his prayers and it is the cutest thing on earth!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
We Made It
After our four months on the road we finally made it back to our apartment in Salt Lake City. While it is nice to be home it was quite the shock going from 70 degree weather in Arizona to below zero temperatures here in Utah. As soon as we have our internet up and running again, hopefully I will be able to start updating on a more regular basis!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Dear Adam
It has already been two and a half months since your birthday, but I wanted to write down a bunch of things that I love about you so we can always remember them!
I love how wherever I take you, you seem to brighten up everyone's day. You are very friendly and you say "hi" to everyone you see, even if they are way to far away to hear you. Most of the time you have a big smile on your face and it is very contagious. Right now you have six and a half teeth, four on top, two on bottom, and the seventh is a molar starting to grow in the back.
You love dogs and you have learned how to "be gentle" and pet them without wacking them with excitement (most of the time). You also love to hug ANYTHING that is soft, which includes stuffed animals, fuzzy blankets, pillows, and even people's hair when they are laying down where you can reach their heads.
I love how you are such a good sleeper. You still take two 2-hour naps a day and then you sleep 10-11 hours at night. That must be why you are growing into such a big boy! When people pick you up the usual comment is "Wow, he is solid!" At your doctor's appointment you were in the 90th percentile for both height and weight.
One of my most favorite things about you is how much you LOVE music. It doesn't matter what kind of music is playing, you always dance to it. If it is classical or church music, you sway your arms like you are leading it. If there is any other kind of upbeat music on you are bouncing your knees, moving you arms, and twirling around. You even tap your feet on your carseat and bounce in your high chair.
I love how wherever I take you, you seem to brighten up everyone's day. You are very friendly and you say "hi" to everyone you see, even if they are way to far away to hear you. Most of the time you have a big smile on your face and it is very contagious. Right now you have six and a half teeth, four on top, two on bottom, and the seventh is a molar starting to grow in the back.
You love dogs and you have learned how to "be gentle" and pet them without wacking them with excitement (most of the time). You also love to hug ANYTHING that is soft, which includes stuffed animals, fuzzy blankets, pillows, and even people's hair when they are laying down where you can reach their heads.
I love how you are such a good sleeper. You still take two 2-hour naps a day and then you sleep 10-11 hours at night. That must be why you are growing into such a big boy! When people pick you up the usual comment is "Wow, he is solid!" At your doctor's appointment you were in the 90th percentile for both height and weight.
One of my most favorite things about you is how much you LOVE music. It doesn't matter what kind of music is playing, you always dance to it. If it is classical or church music, you sway your arms like you are leading it. If there is any other kind of upbeat music on you are bouncing your knees, moving you arms, and twirling around. You even tap your feet on your carseat and bounce in your high chair.
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