Alone again...Naturally

Well, we're all alone again in the house. All the house guests have gone. :(

We are doing very well and Mommy has a clean bill of health! Hurray!
Mommy can start light exercise and visiting people. No more Wound Vac and No more home health Nurse!

Having Joe & Joan here for two weeks and the Colorado Kennedy's here for five days was really a treat for us. We love company. :)

Please call us for a play date!! Mommy has six weeks left of her maternity leave!

Mommy and JJ time!
Here is a video of us playing by ourselves the first morning on our own. Missing Pop Pop and GG. We listen to our favorite Nursery Rhyme CD. You can't hear the CD, but Mommy is doing her best impression. LOL!

At Como Zoo

Had a great day at the Zoo with Pop Pop and GG!

How many Gonzalez' does it take to put JJ in the car seat? Where is Momma anyway?

Katie and Paul's Wedding

What a beautiful and wonderful wedding! Katie was so beautiful and we are so happy that Paul and Katie found one another. Congratulations you kids!

Proud Father of the Bride and his Grandaughter have a few laughs!

Johnny, Tim and Sean enjoying the reception with James in tow.

Kyle enjoys meeting James.

Ladies Man!
James was able to meet up with his twin cousins from Grand Rapids Michigan and other women at the wedding. He's is officially a Ladies Man!

Home Time

What's with the Poop?

Okay, Mommy's can get obsessive, especially when they read all the books they can get their hands on!! In those books they warn you about what to look for about everything. Particularily babies poop... http://www.itsamomsworld.com/baby_newborn_poop.html

Here is an odd poop that I took a picture of and sent Larry at work for him to help me decide if JJ was dehydrated. One of the signs to look for is if the poop looks like an adult poop, you should be concerned... well, what does this one look like to you??

That's love baby!!

That's all for now!
More pictures and updates next time!

Love,
Joy, Larry, JJ, Blue and Chandler

OH HAPPY DAY!!

Greetings!

Pop Pop and GG

Joan and Joe Gonzalez (aka: Pop Pop and GG) are here and we are so happy to see them every day!! Pop Pop is the early bird and helps Joy with any difficult "bubbles" and GG is the late night gal that helps Larry with the last late night feeding before bed. We are starting to fall into a routine. Feedings are about 4, 7, 10 and 1 (AM & PM) Makes it easy to remember! :)

Even though I am recuperating, I am not one to let moss grow on me, so we have been keeping busy. I think Pop Pop and GG will be addressing me as a Drill Sargent pretty soon. I keep a tight ship and let them know what the plan is for the day and when we need to hit the road etc. They are taking it in stride... I hope. We really love having them here. I told them they could stay forever and pick any color of paint they like for the guest room.... ha ha ha.

Mr. James Update

James is just beautiful. We are having a good time getting to know him each day and learning how to better care for him. Thanks to Pop Pop and GG help too!!

He's had some struggles with gas and we have had to try many different techniques to get the bubbles out. Next new technique will be to start incorporating Infant Massage to the daily routine. Larry picked up an Infant Massage book and it looks really fun and a wonderful way to bond with JJ. Initially I thought it was kinda silly, but reading it and looking at the techniques, it will be a great way to help James relax and bring us closer together.

http://www.amazon.com/Infant-Massage-Revised-Handbook-Loving-Parents/dp/0553380567

Labor Day Picnic

Last Sunday we all went to Long Lake for a Labor Day picnic with the Kennedy family, Joy's Dad and Grandma and Dee's family. It was a beautiful day and everyone had an excellent time playing games, eating and visiting. James was a hit and he loved being outside in the wind. He slept very well that night! Blue was able to come with us too!! Can't forget him!

Joy's Health update
Today is a good day. A wonderful milestone has occurred. I am disconnected from the Wound Vac! Hurray! We are 95% sure that it will not have to be put back on. I have a follow up doctor appointment Monday 9/8, and we'll be able to validate the progress and assess the next steps and timeline for a full recovery! HURRAY!!

That is all I have time for now!

Love you all! and hope to see you soon! Don't forget to visit!

Joy, Larry, JJ, Blue & Chan