The latest developments

Yeah we have a floor on our front porch, the steps to the front door have been redone and we are going to be contractor free for a couple of years. I think.

Joey is doing great, he has a new trick it is just fabulous. While getting changed he has started reaching down and grabbing himself. So mommy has started rushing to wipe the area before he gets there so that his little hands, that go to his mouth next, will not be transferring yucky germs. Well today he had a poopy diaper so the race was on. Mommy lost. But fear not folks, my little genius realized he did not want this in his mouth so he wiped his hand on mommy's shirt and waited for mommy to clean the rest off before returning his cute little hand to his mouth. Yeah baby.

On other news fronts we had a fun day yesterday with Grandma Elsie. We went shopping. Joey has quite the winter wardrobe now. He did quite well although by the time we got to Cross Gates mall we had to carry him. Wow is he getting heavy. It was a win win situation though. I got some great exercise and he was ready for bed when we got home.

Well gotta go, little man is not into the swing today and is starting to fuss.

Here are some pics of the house and one of Joey telling a tale about how big the fish was that he caught.

Love Nikki

Keeping Busy

I still feel as if I am running in circles. We had a great visit with Oma and sent her back to Auntie Amy who is due to pop any minute with my second niece or nephew. I can hardly wait to find out. While Oma was here we (meaning mostly Oma) managed to paint the living room finally. It looks amazing. Ed and I went out to the movies, very strange not to have the little man in tow.

Speaking of Joe, he is doing great. He is a champ at rolling from his back to his tummy. Grabbing the spoon as he is fed, laughing at the dogs especially Pasha and his favorite activity is to sit in the swing and listen to his daddy play guitar.

I returned to work, I started picking up a couple of shifts on the weekends, I hate to leave the boys but it is nice to get out of the house.

The house as you can see from the pictures has gotten some more work done. The contractors returned and finished the ceiling on the front porch and now we are missing the floor. They should be back this week to put the new one in. At least I hope they will be, it is a pain to deal with the dogs going in and out through the back door. For those of you that haven't been in the house we have to go through the laundry room to get to the back deck. Our cats have litter boxes in the laundry room so imagine if you will me with Joe in my arms trying to get three eager dogs through the laundry room and out the door before they get into the litter boxes for their favorite treats, kitty rocca. Yuck!!!!!! Any how I will be glad to have the front entrance restored.

We had a quiet fourth of July, the weather was a bit grey and wet so we stayed home and enjoyed each others company. Next year we will find a pick one of the many fireworks shows and take Joey.

Daddy's birthday was yesterday, we had a quiet evening at home. We celebrated on Saturday by going out to dinner with Grandma and Grandpa and Great Grandma at Vince Anna's. It was a very pleasant evening. Joey was great, I know he is looking forward to joining us in eating dinner but so far he has only two lower teeth. I keep telling him he needs a few more before he can try the big people food.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy,

Take care, Love Nikki