Summer on the Central Coast

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Smile at Last!

For the past few weeks I have done everything but stand on my head to get Josiah to smile. All day long my goofy antics only got a very serious (eyebrows furrowed) expression in response. Just as I was coming to terms with his somber personality came the breakthrough. Actually Daddy got the first smile, but mine came the next day. I will never forget how the corners of his mouth turned up, just ever so slightly, and the smile spread to his upward gazing eyes. My heart melted and now I'll do anything, even stand on my head, to get another.

Around the Village of AG

Being back in our hometown is great! The weather is perfect and things around town haven't changed much. We walked down to the village, more specifically the ice cream parlor where Christine and I went on our first date and I had way too much ice cream on birthday celebrations. We've really enjoyed being able to hang out with our family who we haven't seen in a year. We just wieghed Josiah this morning and he's 9.6 lbs, were shooting for 10lbs by two months.

Back in Sunny CA

We left Hong Kong June 14th at 11:30am and were scheduled to arrive at 11:30 am on Sat in Ca. Josiah did great on his first plane ride. He enjoyed being close to mom and dad throughout the trip. The flight attendant twice gave Josiah baby food and once asked if he wanted a sandwich, which we thought was quite funny considering he was 6 weeks old. We got a taste of the good ole American airlines and the squeeze they put on passengers to make connecting flights. We missed our connecting flight at 10:30 so we were put on stand by for the 1:30 flight. Fortunately we got this flight and were excited to see the Paines and Ouimettes waiting for us at the SLO airport.

Attitude of Gratitude

Since Josiah was born I have been to 13 doctors visits (7 for him, mostly related to his jaundice, and 6 for me, mostly for my mastitis). There have been moments when I have been pushed to my limit and I have learned through this to really accept help from others. I need help! The body of Christ has come along side us this past five weeks and loved us in the most practical ways. We have had literally dozens of meals brought to our house, people have run to the grocery store for me, washed my dishes, held Josiah, driven me to appointments and then waited for hours, even stayed the night at our place when I was really sick! It is a blessing to be part of such a loving and supportive community.

Too Skinny?

Been called a twig, beanstalk, pole, waife? Don't put up with that any longer. You too can gain 25% of your body weight in one month. Just go on the Josiah diet. Sleep for 2 hours eat for one and repeat eight times daily. Make sure your food consists of 50% fat. Don't walk or exercise, just kick your legs around and flail your arms. Yes that triple chin you've always wanted will come in no time at all! While Jumbo is not an endearing term we use for Josiah yet, we are happy he tipped the scales at 7lbs 12 oz after one month. Kids, they grow like weeds!

Make a Smilebox postcard

This morning we battled the morning crowds and made our way to the consulate to register Josiah for his SS card and passport. He did well as usual, but his parents almost lost the diaper bag. Trying to make a train we leaped into the car before the doors shut. I made Christine go first with Josiah, then I followed suit as the door closed on the bag and half my arm. I've seen a guy get his head smashed by the doors before so I didn't complain. We are excited to get back to the good ole USA this summer to see family, friends and wide open spaces!