Notes along the way

6.24.2009

6.12.2009

Penguins and Bumbos

Wesley's Uncle Roy gave him a toy penguin and we played with it for the first time yesterday. He LOVED it!

And today was his first time sitting in his bumbo seat. What a big boy!

Also, welcome to storytime with Wesley:

6.01.2009

Welcome home Daddy!!

Wesley wearing Derek's outfit from when he was a baby.

Getting my laughs out now since I'll have to punish him one day for this...but for now it just makes me giggle.

Talking to the clothes in his closet

DADDY! (Please note the HUGE smile on my husband's face!)

We went to go pick up the car and it had a flat:

So we sat in the car and Derek held Wesley for the first time in 2 months in the deployed parking lot!

and they both loved it!

And daddy read him a book before bed

and he loved that too

There is no doubt that Wesley completely remembered his daddy's voice. Last night we sat on the couch, Wesley in my lap, Derek next to us. And every time that Derek would look at Wesley he would just laugh and talk and talk to him. It was the most amazing thing I've ever experienced. I never doubted that Wesley would remember him. We made sure that he would with a cd of Derek reading "Tiny Bear's Bible" that I played for him often. But I never expected such a sweet response from Wesley. He missed his daddy and is SO glad that he's home again, to stay this time! (and so am I!)

5.30.2009

You will not be missed...

Of course I'm not talking of anything but this submarine!

I can actually honestly say that I have enjoyed being a part of the Wyoming Gold Crew Wardroom Wives for the past almost 2 years. The women have been a huge part of my life and sometimes the only way that I could make it through each patrol.

But Wyoming, as good as you've been, you will not be missed. Because for the next 2+ years Derek and I will spend the most time together that we have EVER had, and I can't WAIT!

So here's a fond farewell to you SSBN 742, the USS Wyoming!

Believe it or not, Derek is somewhere in this picture with Wesley and I. He was driving the boat, I think, at least he was on the bridge anyhow. So here's the first picture of the 3 of us. Tomorrow we'll get one more up close with Daddy in there too!

(and here's a video that Kristy made with my camera)

5.28.2009

2 month check up

Well, my baby is definitely getting BIG quick! Today we went to the dr. and he's up from 9lbs 10oz to 12lbs. and up from 21 inches to 24.5! Crazy, right?

5.27.2009

2 months later

I know I know it's been too long since I've updated, sorry! :) But now I have a chance to do so, so here you go!

I've been saying for over a month now that Wesley seems to be advancing faster than most babies do, and a lot of people have laughed and replied "all mothers think that of their child" So now, I present you with PROOF that my son is quite advanced for his 2 month life!

http://www.babycenter.com/0_milestone-chart-1-to-6-months_1496585.bc This is a link to a milestone chart. Of the 3 things listed in the advanced 2 month section, he can do all 3, but the first 2, holding his head steady and bearing weight on his legs, he's been doing those things for WEEKS! That's my boy! And again, if you look in the 4 month mastered skills section...my little man does them all! Oh yeah, that's right, he's his daddy's boy and a true genius in the making!

Now for pictures! These are all from the last month, I don't know exactly when. Sorry I'm slack! But enjoy anyways!