Cousins Martin and Emily came to visit on Sunday afternoon. As you can see, they were as enamored of Jocelyn as we are ~ or they just love to get their picture taken:-)
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Cousins Martin & Emily
Cousins Martin and Emily came to visit on Sunday afternoon. As you can see, they were as enamored of Jocelyn as we are ~ or they just love to get their picture taken:-)
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
A few friends have commented that, based on our past few blog entries, Jocelyn seems to have an inordinate number of aunts. No, Julie's house was not like Little Women, and I was not the only boy in a house that otherwise resembled Little House On The Prairie.
The real reason, which we have kept hidden from all of you for many years, is that Julie once belonged to a tribe of female warriors, much like the Amazons. For many years they fought in epic encounters alongside Achilles and the Argonauts and had expanded their kingdom as far as Helicarnassus. Julie earned accolades for her bravery and had acquired quite a reputation as a skilled markswoman. But after their loss at the Battle of Alexandria, many of these proud warrior queens settled in the Boston area with an eye toward creating female progeny that might one day restore the glory and rich tradition of the warrior tribe. Each so-called "aunt" has accepted a different responsibility for teaching Jocelyn the ways of the elders, including equestrian skills (aunt Amy), handling a spear (aunt Erin), building a roasting pit (aunt Randi) and hunting boar (aunt Claudia).
This is a big reason we feed Jocelyn formula. The prophets have declared that The Chosen One will drink from the cup of Enfamil.
Grammy Gagne has knit Jocelyn a new warrior helmet. Isn't it cute?
The real reason, which we have kept hidden from all of you for many years, is that Julie once belonged to a tribe of female warriors, much like the Amazons. For many years they fought in epic encounters alongside Achilles and the Argonauts and had expanded their kingdom as far as Helicarnassus. Julie earned accolades for her bravery and had acquired quite a reputation as a skilled markswoman. But after their loss at the Battle of Alexandria, many of these proud warrior queens settled in the Boston area with an eye toward creating female progeny that might one day restore the glory and rich tradition of the warrior tribe. Each so-called "aunt" has accepted a different responsibility for teaching Jocelyn the ways of the elders, including equestrian skills (aunt Amy), handling a spear (aunt Erin), building a roasting pit (aunt Randi) and hunting boar (aunt Claudia).
This is a big reason we feed Jocelyn formula. The prophets have declared that The Chosen One will drink from the cup of Enfamil.
Grammy Gagne has knit Jocelyn a new warrior helmet. Isn't it cute?
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Auntie Claudia's and Auntie Erin's Visit
Auntie Erin was visiting from NY and came to visit with Auntie Claudia Saturday afternoon. Auntie Erin is happy to be living close to her family in NY and just a drive away from friends and siblings in Boston. It has been a long time since your Mom and Dad have seen Erin. It was for Aunt Randi's birthday dinner on Newbury Street last June. I have to admit, Jocelyn, I became emotional when I saw her. I would like to chalk it up to the pregnancy but really it was just great to see her!Auntie Claudia tells us she is training for the Boston Marathon (Again:-)) in April. I kind of guessed because she looks fabulous!! I admit I was feeling a bit jealous when she said she went for an 8 mile run this morning ~ My bit of exercise was a bit fat cat nap this afternoon before she came!!
During the visit, Jocelyn was her delicate little self ~ She has been a bit noisy/stinky these last few days, which Mom and Dad are trying to address by using a new bottle today. The lingering effects of the other bottle were still apparent while Auntie Erin and Auntie Claudia were visiting ~ Sorry Girls!!
Aunt Randi's Visit
Aunt Randi came to visit on Friday morning and Jocelyn decided to grace us with her awake self...Aunt Randi decided she definitely looks like Dave with her dimpled chin. I have to agree with her although you can't tell from this shot:-)
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Auntie Amy ~ Our First Outsider :-)
Auntie Amy paid us a visit today after our pediatrician appointment, where we learned that Jocelyn is in the 97% for height...surprise, surprise!!! Grammie slept over last night and drove us to the appointment ~ Thank-you Mom. And Aunt Amy met us at the apartment after that. Jocelyn ate up the attention (lots of snuggling and gliding) she was receiving from Auntie Amy by sleeping the entire time! Maybe next visit she will decide we are worthy of her attention:-)
What do babies do all day?
Well, if you are our baby, you eat (a lot) and sleep (even more). Occasionally there are other activities sprinkled in, such as the assorted diaper change, tummy time, bath time, being read a story by Daddy, and of course...
swing time!
This picture leads me to draw the following conclusions: (1) my daughter is damn cute, and (2) if she could speak, she would be telling us that she needs a new activity to replace swing time.
swing time!
This picture leads me to draw the following conclusions: (1) my daughter is damn cute, and (2) if she could speak, she would be telling us that she needs a new activity to replace swing time.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Jocelyn's First Date
Dave, Jocelyn and I ventured out yesterday for lunch to celebrate the New Year. We were lucky that she was the perfect lunch date ~ she slept the entire time and gave Dave and I some time to enjoy the New Year together as parents. Since it was her first date, I dressed her in a beautiful handmade sweater from my sister's baby sitter, June Kelly. This picture is of Jocelyn still sleeping after we returned home to take a nap and watch some football.
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