change of scenery...

As much as I love the fall season, and to celebrate each Holiday to the fullest.. I just could not help it. My anticipation for Christmas is through the roof. Julian will enjoy this holiday to the fullest, now that he is at prime age. The presents under the tree Santa and Mom&Dad are going to blow him out of the water. I am excited to see the excitement in his eyes, and the squeals that reveal them selves as he burst at the seams.
Soooo, we put up our Christmas tree this morning. Julian helped for the first year, he got to put up his 'baby's first' ornament, and '2009' ornament as well.
... Oh and some others too.. haha

As he ravajaged my Christmas box, he also got his little sticky fingers on the bows. Of course he goes for the blue one, and sticks it right on top of his noggin.

Also, Fall is at it's best right now, today is felt most like spring(but more on the summer-ish side). We took advantage of what just might be the last day of real warm weather, and played outdoors majority of the time.

There is a tree on the other side the fence that is the most beautiful yellow. I was determined to get a picture of Julian in front of it, so I had Josh toss him in the air, haha.

Isn't the colors brilliant!!!???

We ventured out of the backyard .... and a few blocks down to Mount Trashmore. Here the colors threw themselves at me, from the top of the Mountain.

we got plenty exercise as well.. Julian's cheeks bounced and jiggled as he ran up and down hill, he was so tickled.

If the picture don't say it enough themselves... Julian enjoyed his time at the park, and the weather. We had a wonderful warm day at Mount Trashmore.

Once we got home, Daddy grilled us some chicken... and although is was still early (6:00) Julian took it upon himself to put himself to bed. He got his two best friends...a pillow... the blanket Aunt Linds made for him... and laid down..

Notice how he tucked Woody in, He DOES NOT sleep with out him now. In fact, a few nights ago he wet the bed, and Woody got wet, and now does not work.(but has been cleaned, lol) So looks like he might need a play time woody for Christmas, and keep his old woody(with missing pinky finger) as his sleepy time woody.

Enjoy..xoxo

Duty day..

Today was the first duty day since being back from Vacation.
It was a slow and lonesome day, Julian and I have become
so use to having Josh around daily. Today it was a wee bit chilly in the house.. I have not had the ac or heat on in over a month, but the winter chill is starting to move on in. Today Julian got to rock his footy jammies! He thought it was the coolest thing to have monkeys on his toes!!!

He would keep touching his toes, to see the monkeys!

But this was not my only project today! I got sick of seeing plastic bottles full of needles on my counter top... Sooooo.. I created a box that would look some what nicer seeing out, and that would hide the used needles.

I also began to decorate for Christmas holidays, which are ohhhh so quuickky sneaking up! Christmas is by far my favorite holiday, and this year will be the best ever! Julian is at the perfect age to tear open presents and show excitment and understanding to the festivities.

camping, danford style!

okay.. anyways.. back to the post.. During the week, we went camping with my in laws. I was not so sure of how Julian would do, but he did surprise me for the most part, and proved me wrong every chance he got! .. KIDS, gotta love em'!! :)

Day 1: While waiting for Grandma and Uncle Rick to set up camp, we hung out with Aunt Cherish and Avery!
Julian evidently liked Aunt Cherish's sun glasses, along with her grilled cheese sammich.


Finally, once at the camp site, you all know my water bug was fascinated with the water. He would give a giggle each time he through a "wock"(rock) into the water.

We don't get to see our precious niece very often,in fact she is 9 months old, and this was Josh's first time meeting her!

So we tried to take many pictures with her!

the beauty Avery & myself

HaaMaw( Julian's way of saying Grandma) and her Grandson!.. :)



The sunset the first night was gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


A sleepy juju, Aunt Cherish and a snuggly Izzy. I believe in this picture Julian was watching the Raccoon that was hanging out in the tree next to our camp fire!


My brother-in-law came out to meet us after a long day at work! He was determined to have smores even though we did not bring the right tools to roast the marshmellows. Clever him figured out a way to not only make himself one, but all of us one! :)

It was a great time! It was also Julian and Avery's first time camping( I think it's cool they got to have a "first" together! ) :)

enjoy xoxox

JDRF walk #2

Today we had the honor of walking in another JDRF walk!! It was a HUGE turn out, at least 5000 people were there, and our team alone raised $600 dollars(in about a month). When we put on our shirts this morning, Julian was amazed to see his face on all of our shirts! He kept pointing to it and saying, " YOUUU!!" Every time he sees a picture of himself he says you, because I always tell him, " look juju, thats you!"

As we walked the 2.5 mile, the track was lined with signs of each teams name!! Our team name was Juju Bugs...


Josh(daddy) Melissa(my sister/Julians Nanny) Mom( mawmaw) and myself

Our team minus Angela & Shelby...


Lexus & friend.. Aunt Cherish, Avery, Nanny Melinda, Mom, Nanny, Dane, Josh, Julian, Mrs. Kate, and Mrs. Brenda

Julian enjoyed riding daddy's shoulders.. the sights were much more interesting than down in the stroller at BUTT level..haha

He loved it so much he started giving away his sugars!! Oh, how i love my boys!! <3>

Princess Avery, enjoying her stroll, while keeping a tight grip on her yellow balloon!!

Mommy & juju

Daddy and Juju

Aunt Cherish & Avery! :) look at that cheese smile... !!!



City Park was BEAUTIFUL!!!



After, we went to have lunch in the Quarter! To the left is my best friend of all time, Shelby & to the right of me is my amazing soon to be sister- in - law!!


the city was simply beautiful today..

As we walked to the car, guess what... JULIAN SAW HIS FIRST CHOO CHOO TRAIN!! It was so close to us, and was blowing it's horn so loudly! Julian nearly jumped out of his stroller in excitement! He was thrilled... the love my son has for trains, and this was the very first time he saw one in real life!

He kept saying," Chooo- Chooooo, CHUGA CHUGA... " ... and as it kept moving swiftly, Julian waved and said," byeee chooo chooo. see ya choo choo!"

This day was so close to being perfect, it was nearly unreal. Words do not begin to express how grateful I am to everyone who donated, came to walk, or simply just supports Josh, Julian and I in our journey with diabetes. We are so humbled with love and support...

we simply can not say thank you enough..

xoxo enjoy!

puddles of fun

after 2 days of straight rain here in NOLA....the rain finally stopped, and the fun began!!!

Julian was allowed to stomp in the puddles with his rain boots...



of course he took it a bit further to splashing with his hands.. & then...( doom doom doom) .. he tripped..



oh yeah, he was soaked!!! and the boundries were lifted... no limits...

what fun the day turned out to be!!!

enjoy xoxo