Here, there, everywhere!

This summer has gone by so fast and has been so much fun! Joseph has got to explore this world a little more and he is loving it! I have been so excited to take Joseph to my grandparents cabin this summer. My dad was up there when he was little, I have been going up there my whole life and it is exciting to take Joseph there so he can enjoy it as much as I have! We also had a Slack family reunion in salt lake this year and my grandparents decided to make it a reunion weekend! We all stayed up in condos in Midway, joseph was able to see inside a crater and tried out some swimming! We had  a relaxing weekend with cousins and aunts and uncles it was nice it get out of the heat and not worry about all life brings!
This last week I took Joseph to the Zoo with grandma. It was Zoorasic Park and it was a lot of fun!  We weren't sure how Joseph would do at the park since he would be missing a nap, but he was amazing! He didn't really notice any of the animals unless they would move, but once they would move he was glued to them. He really liked the monkeys and also the girrafe. He was a little concerned about the dinasours they had, and really didn't like the T-rex when it made its loud noises, but the other ones he was okay with. It has been a lot of fun to see him trying to figure things out and see knew things. Hopefully we can take him again in October with daddy this time!

Here we GO!!

Joseph is growing up so fast! I can't believe next week he will be 8 months old. I love watching his little face expressions as he try's to figure things out. He is a pretty serious boy, but when he smiles my whole day gets better. He is a beautiful  boy with big brown eyes and a little Mohawk for hair. He is eating vegetables, fruits and all the cereals. He loves his fruit! Bananas and peaches are his favorite. He doesn't do so well with his veggies, but he will still eat them. We tried to get some chicken for him, he was not a fan! Started to gag and spit it out. I tried to hide it with other foods, but he still spits it out! I will try again in a couple weeks. He is on the verge of crawling. He can get himself into position, just rocks back and forth until he falls over! He also loves to walk. If I could walk around the house all day holding his hands, I think that would be his best day! He is trying to pull himself up on furniture now, but hasn't quite got it yet. Joseph Loves his Senna Dog! He could watch her all day. She is nervous about him though and usually tries to keep a safe distance so he wont pull her hair. As far as his health issues we are at a stand still for a bit. With James' work situation we haven't even had insurance for the last 3 months and are just now trying to get it finalized. We have been approved so my poor little baby will have to get his 6 month old shot done this week sometime. Our insurance is a bit tricky, but hopefully in the long run it will be more beneficial to us. We have to pay for all doctor visits with our own money. But because the monthly payments are smaller because of a high deductible the idea is to put money into the HSA account and have funds in there if we do need the doctor.. It will be interesting! I cannot be on the same insurance however. I get to be on a special insurance and therefore more expensive insurance because a year ago I took chlomide to try and have a baby. Now no insurances will cover me. This special insurances are what covers people with Cancer.  Its been stressful these last couple of months with money, but we think things are finally looking up for James at work! He seems happy enough and I get to see him a lot more which has been nice. My work will be finishing up this week and I am hoping to try and find something else to do at home, but I know that will be difficult. I have loved this job, it has been so nice to make a little income and still be able to have Joseph with me and be his mommy. I have loved every second of being able to play with him, feed him, and put him down for his naps. He is such a lovely little boy! I have my frustrating moments with him, but I have been so lucky to be able to stay with him and watch him grow up! I am a little sad at how fast it has gone by and how much he has already learned, but I am excited to see him grow up more. I can't believe how much my world revolves around him and James. All in all things are looking up and I think we are feeling pretty good about where we are, so happy times are coming back!