Beautiful Day

It was a rare warm February day today (60 degrees!) and we took advantage by taking a stroll around the park. James liked hitting his daddy's head and the park benches very much and did NOT like touching the snow.

FOUR years!

As of yesterday, Brian and I have been married for FOUR years! I am so fortunate to now have not just one amazing, handsome man in my life, but two of them! I love looking at the pictures from that chilly, chilly February day in Salt Lake and thinking about the beginning of my life with my wonderful man!

It has come to my attention that my parents have been doing this blog and I would just like to clarify any possible misunderstandings by contributing my point of view. I am 6 months old now and have lived a busy life. I am constantly trying to communicate with my parents without much success, especially with daddy when mommy is at work. I cry to let him know that I am hungry and he puts me down for a nap. I cry to let him know I am tired and he attempts to put a bottle in my mouth -sheesh!

I have an extensive collection of cowboy paraphernalia and clothes. I have taken over the majority of the house, although I do let me parents use a few of the rooms. I like to make sure that I have at least one major item in each room to mark my territory. I have heard whisperings of a sibling on the way, a fact I have been unable to confirm; but, if true, it should provide enough distraction for us to take over the entire house! I'll let you know what happens.

My renown is such that visitors come to see me from far reaches of the United States such as Virginia, Texas, and Utah. Whenever they come they leave some type of pecuniary testimonial with such delicacy, which I accept gracefully just as the Father of the Marshalsae. In return, I make sure to wake up several times at night to let them know I appreciate them. They come running into my room to talk baby talk to me and tell each other how cute I am. How astute they are!

Over the last Christmas holiday I got to visit Gammie and Poppie. I let them feed me solid foods for the first time. Boy that was fun! I don't understand though why they can't just put the food in my mouth; it gets all over my cheeks, forehead and even my hair! Just like when mommy and daddy feed me. Anyways, we had lots of fun. I acted like I couldn't unwrap my presents so that mommy had to help me out. I got some cool boots amongst other things. I posted my favorite picture of them on the right. Pop quiz: was this picture taken at Christmas time?

Then in January Grandma and Grandpa Davis came to visit. I noticed Grandpa and I must have the same barber. Do you see what I mean? Grandma couldn't hold me long enough. They also brought me some ne

at toys, all of which I've marked my slobber. I know it grosses everybody else out, but if I don't I'm afraid daddy would play with them.

Then, Maridin, Craig, and Zoe came to visit. Imagine my surprise when I saw that Craig also shares the same barber. Imagine how much he must charge to run all over the country to give guys these awesome haircuts! I may grow up to be a barber some day.

Well, I'm getting kind of tired. Hopefully they'll put me in my swing. I'm gonna let em know by crying. I bet you my monogrammed burp cloth dad will try to stick a bottle in my mouth - too bad cause I'm already stuffed. Sometimes when I get really tired I like to put random things on my head. I'll show you some pics. Until next time ...

Long time no post

Since my last post, James has...

1) eaten a bunch of different tasty foods!

2) seen his first snowfall

3) rolled over! and is working on sitting on his own (but always falls over or pushes himself backwards)

4) taken his first airplane trip (to Virginia to visit his Gammy and Poppie)

We are doing well and thinking about our upcoming move to Charleston, South Carolina in June!

Photo Shoot

I took some photos of James in this Halloween outfit from James' Gammy. I think he cooperated quite well!

Perpetual Motion

Our James has this amazing kinetic energy about him. If he is left in an open space, he will keep at least one limb moving at all times. These photos were taken in one sitting; notice the blurred extremities.

Worn out at last.

Although our lives completely revolve around James now, which is the way we want it, my routine is about to be expanded to include a new job. I graduated from residency in emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky in June (HOORAY!!). In retrospect, residency went by pretty quickly. During the weeks when I didn't see Brian much becuase I was working evening shifts and during months with long nights of call, it didn't always feel like it was going by too fast. I am glad it is OVER! I will be starting part-time work in the same ER where I have trained starting on September 12. This is a fairly intimidating situation for me as the physicians that have been my teachers are now...presto!...my coworkers. The folks that are just one, two, or three years behind me in training will now be asking me the questions. I feel very grateful and excited that I can work part-time and be at home with James the majority of the time.

Brian and I found out that we would be coming to Kentucky in March of 2006. We didn't know much about the place. What a blessing it has been to be here! For one, it has been a very easy place to live while we have been in residency. We have met some wonderful people and have friendships that we will treasure forever. Lexington is the place where we have started to learn how to be married and where our family grew by 50% with the birth of James in July!