Nap time

Okay so this is how he usually wakes up, especially after he sees you standing over him!

Ride'em cowboy

Okay Paul has decided that Joel is going to grow up and be an adrenaline junky, maybe a bull rider.

Paper Mache Fun

So as you can see we had lots of fun, as did Joel. Joel not only played in it but he ate it as well (don't worry its just flour and water w/ some salt), he had a blast! Don't you just miss doing those things you did in Elementary school. Next time we are finger painting!! :)

Park Pictures

Working on his crawling (he is doing the army crawl)

Look at him go! He will probably figure out how to crawl soon.

He talks (for real)!

I am telling you our boy is a genius he say's Da da & Mama at 8 months (to be honest he started this at the middle of last month). Watch the video I have proof of one of them being said!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to the other Mother's

Gretchen my step-sister

Kelly Paul's sister

My friend Deza (I love you and hope all is well)

My step-sister Amber

And our friend Ginny (and she is expecting her 3rd anyday now).

8 Months Old

Can you believe it he is 8 months old today, AMAZING! He is not quite crawling yet but he is trying, he just can't figure it out. Like I have said before though the boy loves to stand it wouldn't surprise me if he walks before he crawls. As you can see he is a very happy boy and as most of you know he has been like that since birth. To be honest he is like this 90% of the time (to yes as a mom I am blessed.) :)

Joel' newest face and noise

Hair cut

Joel needed a hair cut and well he got one (you should be able to see the difference). Not only does he look handsome, but his hair is also even now!
Before:

After:

Joel Dancing

Joel loves music especially this MC Hammer song. You'll hear the giggle in there, he has been giggling for no reason lately.

Eating Crackers

So we decided to let Joel have crackers now and let me tell you he goes crazy he loves them (I am sure you can see that).

Funny Yell

Joel has started this weird yell (Angie doesn't this remind you a little of Mason), and he does it all the time. I think that it is hilarious!

Joel Scootin' Along

He started doing this about a week ago and I just got it on video, he should be crawling really soon. I must tell you he is so strong and is so smart figuring things out. He loves standing now you put next to the couch and he will stand there forever and as you can see he is trying to crawl, he is becoming more mobile everyday. I will let you know when he is in full crawl mode.

Learning to stand

Joel has incredibly strong legs so we prop him up to practice his standing and he can stand like that FOREVER (no kidding).

Paul's Family

Parade!

Cousin's and Second Cousin's

Paul's Cousin's (left to right) Michelle and Chawna

The Babies

Paul Joel and My cousin Virgil

Joel and Emma (my cousin's little girl) having fun at the

reception

My cousin David and his family, my sister (next to me) Joel and Me

Animal's and Joel