Weathering the hottest summer since 1980

Temperatures in Dallas have ranged from 102 - 108 this summer. It has been miserable. I am especially thankful that I was pregnant last summer and not this summer. So, how have we been weathering this hot summer?

We have been swimming at Dolly and Dutch's and Gami and Gampis.

The babies have been naked in the baby pool...

Back on the home front, we stand at the back door and watch the puppies play

and watch our daddy mow the lawn

and of course, get into paper and put it into our mouths

and read our books

and had the horrible stomach bug... (and gave the stomach bug to mama, daddy, Dolly, mommasissy, Gami and Gampi) We are sorry to pass this along, sweet family.

and...play in empty boxes

We have weathered this hot weather mostly by being inside. Our electric bills will prove it.

10 months

It is hard for me to believe that this precious angel is 10 months. (Almost 11 months). Where does time go? In his 10th month of life, Wells:

- said "Dada"

- said "Mama"

- is walking while holding on to furniture

- started to have really bad separation anxiety when leaving me or Max

- still takes two, two-hour naps a day (9 - 11 a.m.) and (1 -3 p.m.)

- still sleeps 12 hours a night

- is beginning to eat more solids. His new favorites are Mi Cocina guacamole, hummus and pickles. Cheerios - still won't even entertain them!!!

- is very definite about what he wants and struggles to communicate that with us

- is still a very laid back child

- really only gets frustrated or upset when he is hungry, tired or Max and I leave the room.

- waves to people when he sees them
- still takes 4, 8-ounce bottles a day

- is wearing some 12-month clothing, but mostly 18-month clothing

- has the most infectious giggle

- had the horrible stomach virus in his 10th month of life (more to come on that)

- is the definition of pure joy!

It is so amazing to see our precious little boy turn into a curious little boy. It is amazing to see how his little mind works and how he is beginning to have strong preferences. It is amazing how time has flown by!

A Broadmoor Kind of 4th!

We went to the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs for the 4th. We had a fabulous time and loved every second of being with family and out of the heat. I won't bore you with all of the details, rather let you see the fun we had from our pictures!

The Jodry clan

Gami and Gampi with Wells

My precious little one all dressed up in his seer sucker suit!

The view from our balcony! Look at that face!

Uncle Al - poolside

And, this is our new face. Scrunched nose, big smile, showing of those teeth.

Below is evidence that he will at least put some solid food in his mouth. Baby steps to solid food in our household.

Really enjoyed those green beans, mom!

So cute. Who me?

This was my view as I sat by the pool.

And this little guy decided he would take his nap by the pool.

I look tired, I know! I was exhausted and did not realize how tired I was until I went on vacation.

Just want to be like daddy.

And, in other news, Wells said his first word on July 3 - "dada." We are now actively working on "mama."

Praise Jesus, It's the Weekend.

I don't know how else to say it, but I am so thankful it is the weekend. We had a long week last week. Max was in finals and also finishing his last week at his current job. He will start his new job on July 6! We are praising the Lord for this opportunity and for the Lord sustaining him through all the stress that work and school has put on him and us!

So, to start the weekend off, Wells put on his seersucker finest to go and celebrate with his daddy! There is a lot to celebrate! I, for one, am very relieved to have finals behind us. And I did not have to even take them :)

Our Saturday started with this precious face smiling and wanting to play. So, we went on a walk in his "go cart." (Thank you, Jeanine)!

And then we went to the pool! Wells loves the pool!

And our friends, who have a little girl 3-days older than Wells, met us to play in the pool too! (Little Morgan and Wells)

We have discovered that when we play and throw Wells in the air, Annie (Richard's dog), becomes very protective and jumps in to rescue Wells. Hilarious!

And, in other news, this little peanut (McCall) spent her Saturday at the barn riding with her mama! I loved this picture and wanted to share it with you!

Off to enjoy the rest of the weekend with my precious hubby and little boy! Hope you are enjoying your family this weekend too!