We are back...

Thanks to Ruben, who basically re-built our computer, we can now post pictures again. And we didn't lose any of them!

Here's what we've been up to the past few months:



Check out all my new toys:

Went on my first boat ride (it made me really sleepy):

I get to have milk products now, just not whole milk, and I love yogurt:

I am good at sharing my food:

We went to a couple weddings, so I got to dress up really pretty:

Hopefully we'll post pictures more frequently now that everything is working again!

Thanks again Uncle Ruben!

First trip to the Zoo!

Jolynn got to go to the zoo for the first time on Thursday. She absolutely LOVES animals and was so excited to see them all! Here are some pictures of our two hour visit (perfect amount of time for her):


Checking out the Zebras and Gazelles:

Her and my favorite, the Chimpanzees (she cried when we left them):

The "Baby" elephant, Samudra, who is now one year old and in that awkward teenage stage!

The Hippos lounging in the sun:

A wild animal that was just discovered:

Our Cheerleader...

Go Huskies!



So happy!




Touchdown!!!!!!!!!!!!




Doing a toe touch... Look for her on the sidelines of Husky Stadium in about 18 years!

Yeah, I finally downloaded pictures that haven't become corrupt!!!

Jolynn is now 8 months old, just barely starting to crawl. Has been saying "Dada" for awhile (not necessarily directed at Daddy though) and yesterday she was crying and wanted me to hold her, and low and behold... she said Mama!!! We have already had a busy summer and it is just getting busier. Jolynn is a great car rider (Thank God!) and will always laugh at her puppy and smile at the kitty! She has two teeth and is working on at least two more, so she's had some whiney tears lately too. Enjoy some long awaited pictures...

Jo Jo and Mommy:



A little girl with her BIG doggy (and even bigger because she learned how to feed him crackers!):



Snoozing before Daddy and Uncle Ruben leave for the Sounders game, she loved the scarf!



Hawaiian baby:



After a long day of celebrating, Grandpa Dave ran a 1/2 marathon and Aunt Lindsy finished her residency! Congrats to you both!!!

Water Baby

Jolynn and I started taking swimming lessons about two months ago at Daddy's work. We start back up tonight after a few week break. She loves the water and splashes like crazy! She doesn't even cry when I dunk her whole head under!!! While we were on our break, Daddy took her swimming... here's a picture of them in the water:

Having Technical Difficulties...

Do not get excited... no new pictures!

With that said, I am writing this post to inform those of you who don't already know that all of our new pictures that we've taken are unfortunately corrupt! I'm not sure what is going on but once I upload the pictures from the camera to my computer, we are unable to view them or do anything with them! I have tried so many times but all that happens is I am X'ed out of internet explorer.

Here is what has been happening for the past two months (hopefully pictures will be to follow soon!):

* We had a fabulous Easter and Jolynn got to go on her first egg hunt. Although she didn't know what she was doing, she was nice enough to share her candy with mommy and daddy!!! She got to go to Grandma and Grandpa Sherman's church for the first time too!

* She has gone to two weddings this month. Congrats to Daddy's coworker, Jessica and her new husband Nate! and Congrats to Nathan and Angela Alanis!!! She did pretty well during both ceremonies and didn't steal the show.

* Jolynn and Mommy have started taking swim lessons two days a week and boy does she LOVE it!!!

* She is about 18 lbs and 26.5 inches tall. At her 6 month appointment she was in the 50th percentile for both height and weight. I guess babies really are supposed to have rolls!!!

* Yesterday she pulled herself up to standing position all by herself and she is just now starting to get herself up onto her knees. We are thinking she'll probably walk before she crawls... stay tuned!

That's about all I can think of for now...

Take care!!!

What Mom???

If Jolynn could talk, this was our conversation (with pictures to give you the visual) this morning:




Jolynn: Hey Mom, can I see your camera?
Mom: No, you are all messy!



Jolynn: What?
Mom: You have food all over your face and bib!



Jolynn: You are right... Look at that.



Jolynn: Here, I'll take care of that!



That's right, after every bite she would suck whatever fell onto the bib. Such a goofy girl she is growing to be!

The day has come...

Jolynn has officially ROLLED OVER... all by herself! Here's a video of her 4th time doing it this morning! Both Mom and Dad got to be home with her to see the first roll!

Best thing since sliced bread is...

... carrots of course!

4 Months Old...

Thursday was Jolynn's 4 month Doctor visit. She weighs 13 lbs. 5 oz. and is 24.5 inches tall. She's in about the 50% for both height and weight. The Doctor gave us the go ahead to start feeding her rice cereal if we want since she is still eating every 2 hours. He said too that next month we can start her on other foods too. So, this morning she got her first rice cereal meal. She had fun and of course made a mess. Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy!!!

Eating rice cereal:



The aftermath (she did get some in her mouth):



Strong Happy Girl:



Her Deadliest Catch shirt from Daddy's co-worker, Denise, and leg warmers from Tahnee:



Beautiful baby blues: