Oops I waited too long! Just to catch everyone up, it's been a very busy couple of months. Joseph is crawling full speed ahead and has even taken a couple of steps here and there. I am trying to trick him into walking more so hopefully he will keep getting braver! Right now he chickens out and falls down and crawls. It's coming soon though and I'm sure I will miss him crawling. We took Joseph in to the doctor to get another check up on his kidneys! It seems to be good news, his kidneys haven't gotten any worse and the doctors are thinking that they may just be that way and there is nothing to be done. They can't find any blockages so the good news is that we wont have to do anymore check-ups for another year!
I can't believe baby is going to be a year old soon! It's gone by way too fast and I am going to miss him being so small, but I am excited to see what a little boy he will be like. He is now waving, clapping, and daddy has taught him how to do judo chop and "champion". He has his bottom 2 teeth and I am thinking his top teeth will be coming any day now. The fussy and runny nose are here so I'm just waiting for those cute little teeth to pop out! He has also learned how to do a turkey noise (gobble,gobble) and is starting to do the cow noise, although its more of a mmmmmmmm instead of a mooooo! Everyday he is looking more and more like a toddler and less like a baby! We are already gathering things for his birthday party (jungle theme) and I am going to attempt to make a cake... We will see.
We were able to go visit James sister Louisa and her fun family in Las Vegas this last week. What a much needed break! I think we are constantly stressed about something and this little trip was just perfect. We got to see James mom as well and Joseph got to play with cousins! I had some of the best food cooked for me by my mother-in-law and sister in law, and Louisa's husband Ian threw a really fun party for Louisa's birthday! We had fun decorating the house and the Michael Jackson cake. I think that's where I got inspired to try and do Josephs cake!
Lastly an update on me and James! Work wise nothing has changed, however we both received new callings. I was released from Young Women's and am now the primary teacher of the 5-6 year olds! They are a great group of kids, I just have to remember to change my lessons from teenagers to kids! James got called to be a high councilman. Shock doesn't even cover how he feels! Bless him he is terrified! Even if he doesn't know this yet, he is going to do a great job and everyone has told me they think he will do a great job!! Its been lots of emotions, but good!
