My cute little man struttin' his stuff...

Teeth! Finally, teeth! At 11 months owen had a single tooth! Come almost 12 months and he has two teeth. By one year I think he might have four. Those top front are almost through. I am so surprised by how long it took this boy to get these chompers!

FIRSTS!!! ...

Owen got his first haircut last Saturday. He went from my baby to my big boy, and I hate it. He looks very studly with his new cute little spikes, but it will never be the same. His baby hair is gone!



We went to the zoo a couple weeks ago, and I think Corey and I had more fun then Owen did! He just wanted to crawl around on the grass. He did like the monkey's and we were lucky enough to see them swingin' around too. Those zoo animals sure are lazy.

St. George, and much more!

Over the 24th we decided to take a tiny bit of a getaway and go down to St. George with my family. It was a funfilled weekend that consisted mostly of swimming and eating! Owen loved the water, and we all had a really fun time!
While we were gone, Owen turned 11 months. I can't beleive it. He also FINALLY got his first tooth! He has been taking some steps for over a month now, but on Sunday when we got home, he decided that he wanted to officially become a walker. I think it's because I refused to let him crawl or walk around in that dirty hotel room, and the rest of the time he was in his stroller. So confined. Poor guy. So now he is off and I love it. It's so cute to watch him roam around. I will get some more pic's up soon!

Cousin Aliza

Owen loves his cousins. They are all so good to him, and love him so much. We are with my sister and her husband and adorable little girl Aliza a lot. The first thing Liza does when she sees Owen is give him a hug, whenever he cries, she say's "ob I'm right here" and they love to play and wrestle around. He is so in love with her. I am so glad my little boy has these relationships with his family and I know these two will be life long friends.

Big boy car seat!

Owen is now 22 pounds and very tall for his age, so he is sitting in a big boy car seat! I can't beleive it! My how time flies! He loves facing forward, and being able to look at us while we are in the front seat. He talks to me during the car ride, and when he's not, he is rocking out. He's so funny...

Owen Benjamin, 8 months old!

8 months ago I loved you more then anything I ever had, even though I had just met you.

8 months later I love you more then anything I ever have, and know you better then anyone I have ever met.

8 months ago I was scared to fall asleep, worried that something might happen to you.

8 months later I still check on you a dozen times each night.

8 months ago I was amazed by what you were.

8 months later I am still in awe of what you are becoming.

8 months ago I couldn't imagine you growing any older.

8 months later I can see you in the future.

8 months have come and gone. I need time to stop. I love this boy and I devour every single day I have with him while he is still so small. I love you ob, and I will try to remember every small thing you do, for that is what makes life ... life. You clap, you crawl, you wave, you laugh, you explore, you try to talk to me, you play with my hair, you pull yourself up. You love me more then anyone else has.

Jiles Dunn Barnes

My big sister Jenny had her baby boy on April 17th. He was 5 weeks early. Weighed 5 lbs. 11 oz. His lungs were not developed and he was life flighted to another hospital. Life is unexpected and at times very scary. Luckily, I beleive that Jenny and Jd have the faith it takes for this boy to get better. I will say that over and over. Jenny was able to hold him for the first time tonight. She was, and I quote, "over the moon!" I don't have pictures yet, but go to the barnsie bunch's blog if you want to see this beautiful baby!

Owen will not keep his tounge in his mouth lately! I finally got a picture of this funny face!

7 months old and standing! I can't beleive he can stand! Granted he holds onto the couch or chair or bedside, but he stands! My big boy...

Owen's first black eye... I'm sure it won't be the last...

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY...

Owen had the perfect outfit thanks to Aunt Jill and her trip to Boston!

One day while getting ready I put Owen in his jumper to play. He started getting upset and wanted to get out and I know he just wanted me to hold him. I kept pushing him off. I just wanted to at least get my hair blow dried. Which doesnt happen all that often anymore.

Anyway, eventually he gave in and decided to just take a nap right where he was. It looks pretty comfortable if you ask me...

6 months

Owen is now over six months old by a couple weeks. He is getting so big it blows my mind. He went for his six month visit and he is now in the 25th percentile for weight, and the 75th for height. He does not have any teeth yet, but I swear they are coming. Everyday I expect to see one. Owen can now sit up total independently, and rolls to get things he wants to play with. He loves his family. His cousins can get him to smile with one glance. He loves his dog, and is satisfied to watch him roam the house throughout the day. I love that I am guaranteed a smile every time I look at him. He loves me and I can feel it in every way he knows how to communicate. I don't know what I would do without this little boy. He gives me reason and he gives me the life I always dreamed. I love you O boy!

what a woman!

This is a short video from Celine Dion on Sunday. It's a bit fuzzy, and does her no justice, but it's amazing none the less! What a performer...(remember to turn the music off on my player all the way at the bottom!)





To my girls, Jenny, Jill, Jana, Julie, and Amy. We had fun, and got totally "upgraded"! Thanks for the fun night. Celine is amazing, there are no words am I right?! Love you guys!


She's hott stuff...

heartbreaker

We hope everyone had a great day!




We love you all lots and lots!

Baby Jaden

This is one of our best friends new little guy. Jaden Benjamin was born on February 10th weighing in at a whopping 5 lbs. 7 oz. We love you Ben, Shelisa, Keslee and Jaden. We are so glad Owen has another little buddy to brawl on!

my sick boy

So this is what my ob has looked like for the past couple days. He has a double ear infection, horrible cough, and he is on antibiotics so everything is coming out of his diaper to say it nicely! What can you do? I just throw him in the bath. He loves the bath. Despite how sick he is or must feel, he refuses to let that smile go. Despite how sick I feel and WANT to act, I cannot refuse his smile. I just can't get enough.

all the cousins...

Why would anyone get a dog?

Okay I love my dog, everyone knows that, but lately he has gotten so naughty. He is still a puppy, not even one yet. (yes I know he is huge) So I understand he is still going to "act" like a puppy. He has always been super good though, from the time we got him. He is very calm, except when people come over. He knows a ton of tricks, and he loves everyone so much! He loves Owen, but I think that he thinks he needs to fight for the attention now. When we leave the house he gets put in the laundry room. Last night we came home to this...and this morning he chewed open a whole bottle of vitamins and ate about 80 of them...hope he doesn't "roll over" if you know what I mean.

I do realize that I am one of the people who talk about their child constantly. I have nothing else to talk about, and or blog about. So hopefully ya'll enjoy it, because I don't have a whole lot of anything else to say, and when I do, you will know. I figure this is okay because there are a lot of women out there just like me...I'll give em' a shout out...
Anyway this is Owen eating squash for the first time. He loves his food. It's hard for me to even give him a bottle now day's. All of you who have been to lunch with me lately can testify! lol.

Alphabet Game

Okay, Jana hit me up with this tag. I have to name 10 things I love that start with the letter "D" here it goes...

1. DAD. My dad is da bomb! One of the smartest, funniest, coolest, people I know. I'm not just saying that. I think anyone would agree with me who really know him.
2. DOG. My doggy Wrigley. He is the sweetest thing.
3. DRIVING. I love to take drives.
4. DATES. Going on dates with my hubby of course.
5. DECEMBER. The month of December is full of excitement and magic...gotta love it!
6. DISCOVERY CHANNEL. This is weird I know. This is a channel that Corey and I agree on, we like to watch it together.
7. DREAMING. If any of you know me, you know that sleeping is one of my favorite past times. lol! I love dreaming, they are weird and crazy, and fun to remember in the morning.
8. DRAWING. I loved drawing and was actually pretty good at it. I gave this up once I hit about 9th grade, regretfully. I realized it wasn't "cool" lol I should pick it up again.
9. DRUGS. Don't get me wrong here. Modern day medicine is great!
10. DESSERT. Who doesn't love dessert?

Tagging:
Julie the letter "C"
Jessicca the letter "M"
Brenda the letter "P"

I love that Owen is so nice when he wakes up! He is so happy to see corey and I every morning, and loves to just stare. This is his morning look! So funny. How did I get such a nice boy? He is very much like his dad! Defiantly has a personality all his own however, and is so fun to see it develop each and everyday!