The Adoption is Finalized

Here are some pictures that we took in San Diego on Thursday. I flew in to San Diego for the day with my Mom so that we could finalize Josh's adotion. Kathy couldn't come on the trip because she was busy getting induced and getting ready to have the twins. In fact, I flew back into SLC at 11 PM and Kathy had already been induced and was in labor. The adoption was such a long process and we were so happy to finally have it all done. It was definitely worth it and has been such a blessing in our life. We love little Joshy so much and has been a wonderful addition to our family.

This is in front of the Juvenile Court in San Diego when we finalized the adoption.

The judge took a picture with us after the adoption was finalized.

We met the Malan's for lunch at one of our favorite restaurants in San Diego, the Corvette Diner.

January Fun

2011 has been a great year so far. I remember last year at this time Tyler and I were living in San Diego, knowing nothing about our upcoming orders to Japan and of course had no idea that Josh would soon be entering our lives. Josh has definetly been the best thing that has happened to us. He is such a joy to be around and has to be the best baby. Tyler got back into town a couple weeks ago and it was so great to see Josh and Tyler together again. Josh totally recognized Ty and acted so happy to see him. I'm glad Ty will be here for a month and get to spend this time with Joshy. Below are just a few pictures from this past month (in random order). Enjoy!

I try not to have my picture taken, but Ty couldn't resist. Josh is so fun to cuddle!

Brooke & Skyler
Dinner at Tuscany....Brody, Corine, Laurel, Skylar, Brooke, Me and Tyler
Not sure if Ty recognized me when he got home, I probably should have put on a name tag!

Lunch at our favorite place (Firehouse Subs),

Josh and his cute cousin Siena

Joshy and Grandma Laurel

Best Buds

Josh loves his bouncer

Ty is the best Dad. He loves taking care of Josh (and Me) and always does an awesome job!

Ty's first night back...finally we're all together again!

Josh wore his Bronco's outfit in honor of the occasion.

Little Chunk!

Happy 7th Anniversary! Tyler and I celebrated our 7th Anniversary apart this year.

It was such a fun surprise to come home one day and find this beautiful arrangment waiting for me. Thanks sweetie....Love you!

Pictures from Japan

Ty has sent me a few pictures from Japan that I thought I'd share. I'm not sure where all the pictures are from, most are from Okinawa, but there are a few from his recent trip to Hong Kong and Thailand. I'm glad he's been able to travel a little, I know once we get over there our traveling days are done...or at least on hold for awhile. Enjoy!

Hong Kong and Thailand Pictures....

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! These pictures were actually taken when Josh was five months old (a couple weeks ago). It was so fun finding his little outfit and having the photo shoot. He is such a great baby. These are a few of my favorites, I'll post a few more in a little while. The video at the bottom was taken today, I couldn't wait for Christmas and gave Josh his present today. This was his first time sitting in it, I really think he will love it!

Happy November

I can't believe we're almost through November, this month has flown by. Below are just a few pictures of Josh over the past month. He is such a great baby and if he keeps growing at this pace I'm not sure I'll be able to lift him in a month! =) A month ago he weighed 16 lbs, and now he has got to be 18-19 lbs. I love all the baby fat, he looks so cute!

Bath Time!

Josh loves bath time, he loves to splash the water and it always puts him in the best mood!
Josh had fun helping me get Daddy's Christmas package ready! (Don't worry, the wrapper was on the candy...we don't give him sugar! lol)

Josh loves going for walks!

Five Months

Next Tuesday Josh will be five months old. We really can't believe how fast the time has gone. We went today to get his 5 month/Christmas pictures, he did amazing. We were there for over an hour and he was happy the entire time. We got some great shots. I thought I'd post a sneak peak of one of the pictures, the others are kind of a surprise for Tyler, once he has seen them I will do a fun holiday post with all the cute shots. Josh is such a great baby, he love having him around and his smile always makes my day. He loves playing with his toys now and is figuring out how his little hands work. He sits up well and is doing great eating more solid foods.