Happy Halloween!

I took Joy to the Kentlands treat or treat event last Saturday.  I figured that it would be a bit late for her to go out on Halloween since she sleeps early around 7:30pm. Since Selena works on Saturdays, my mom and I took her to various shops in the Kentlands area and Joy collected all sorts of candy and toys.  It was cold but thankfully her mouse outfit was extra cushy and warm.  Too bad Joy was completely oblivious (as you can tell in the photo) but overall it was a nice experience worth remembering. 

Happy Halloween!

Delirious Joy

So what happens when a 1 year old stays up WAY past her bedtime?  Exhibit A...you get a delirious Joy who can't stop laughing... 

Penn State Pride

My wife went to Penn State and we always battle about where Joy will end up going to college.  But I thought this morning it would be nice for Joy to experience her mom's college pride. 

"We are Penn State!"

While I've been furloughed

Parents beware! When your kids get sick, you also get sick...sick and tired of them that is! With the government shutdown, I anticipated long naps at home and catching up on my tv shows and movies. But when Joy became sick with a high fever (infected with roseola) AND decided that she wanted a few more teeth, I lost my golden opportunity for relaxation.  Such is life...

Joy loves to read advertisements

Joy eating cheerios while cruising

Joy standing up at the safety gate = come play with me!

Red bumps and rash on her entire body

This was taken around 5am...don't know how she has the energy to play at this hour

Joy knows her Mama

Joy finally says Mama!

Standing at the Gate

Joy finally has decided to stand up at the safety gate

Joy can finally crawl (not belly)

Joy has been a bit lazy when it comes to crawling.  She has an affinity for the military apparently because she's always on her belly as if she's in the trenches.  But with the help of her physical therapist, she is finally crawling like other babies her age.