Dad's gone - day 5

With Joel gone the weekend is going to feel the same as weekdays. Jace & I have a nice routine but we both laugh more when Joel is home. Today Jace played with Grandma Elaine, examined his own reflection and yelled really loud at the Mexican restaurant. As for me, I spent a little time organizing photos, a little time snuggling Jace and I plan on taking a long shower before bed. A pretty decent day over all.
Today's photo: He really loved his reflection.

Dad's gone - day 4

Another day of Jace & I hanging out at home. The last 2 months have been so packed full of going places that it is weird to just be home. I thought the house would be cleaner if I had a few days to be home. I was wrong. Today was good because it was so mellow. Highlights were calls to Mom, Curt, Becky C. and Joel.

Today's photo: an extreme close up of that little crinkle nose look.

Dad's gone - day 3

Another long day. Tonight I am trying to get to bed earlier. Jace and I had a great morning and a bit of a rocky afternoon. Our walk ended in tears today (only his this time). Looking back at the end of the day the though parts are easy to remember but there were lots of great moments also. He had to concentrate to get Cheerios into his mouth. He noticed a squirrel playing in the tree. He jumped in front of the mirror before bedtime. These are the things I like to remember.

Two photos tonight:

Winks the stuffed elephant in the wash and Jace watching him spin:

and the view peeking into the crib after his nap:

Christmas with Palmers

Christmas in Wray 2008

A Christmas Story

Now that most of the debris is cleared away I find a little time to post our Christmas photos. We were so blessed to celebrate with two families over several days. I wish we also could have squeezed in some time with the Brophys but a baby (and his exhausted mom) can only do so much.

In Wray my immediate family was all there for a couple days. Grandma & Grandpa Courtney and the Sullivan family joined us for tons of food and games. At Grandma's house we got to make cookies, watch some old family videos and play cards.

Christmas day we were back in Denver and spent a quiet day at Palmer's house with Gary, Elaine, Jessica and Don. One the 26th the kids were there and we opened gifts and took some photos.

What a wonderful Christmas!

Dad's gone - day 2

Today felt long. Jace was a little cranky. I can't complain much though cause he took a good nap this morning and we got our grocery shopping done and it was super nice weather so we took a long walk.
Today's photo:
This morning Jace was sitting on the bed while I packed to come home from Palmer's house. When he tipped over backwards I got the camera out instead of helping him sit back up. He was irritated with me.