Little Josiah......

I finally have a few minutes to sit down and do one of two things I want to do, which are spend some quality time with my husband and write a post about Josiah Andrew (my nephew)!

He was born on October 16th, as I have already posted. I got to finally see him on Saturday the 18th. I stayed with Jamie, Jay, and Josiah from Saturday evening through Monday evening, along with my mom and dad! It was INCREDBIBLE!!

This child is the most precious angel EVER! For those of you who are moms/dads or aunts/uncles, I am sure you know the feeling, but there are no words to describe what perfection he is and the amount of love one can possess:) He is PERFECTLY, ADORABLY, PRECIOUS!!!

I got to be there for a few of Josiah's first:

1. His first day home from the hospital, so first night at home.
2. His first bath.
3. His first doctor's appointment.
4. His first outing--- to target with us!
5. His first pacifier-- he loves his paci.
6. His first time in his crib.
7. His first time in his bouncer.
8. His first time in his swing.

His bouncer, pack n' play, and swing all have the ability to vibrate. The vibration is soothing to him. He is such a doll.

When I had to leave Houston to come back to reality, the whole way to the airport I could not believe it. Even though it was only a few short days I was there, it was wonderful. It is wierd now that I can not go to the next room and see him, hold him, burp him, help him fall asleep, and cuddle him. NOT COOL!!!

However, that is why I am only his aunt and Jamie is his mother:). You guys would not believe her immediate ability to have a motherly touch and insight. She is a natural and doing such a wonderful job. I love you sis and miss you dreadfully (haha, I sound british or something)!

I will post some pics of Josiah to follow, but for now I need to give a shout out to my WONDERFUL HUSBAND!!!.......
My schedule in the fall is just awful. This season so far since the last weekend in August I have been home for only one weekend. Those trips usually have me leaving on Wednesday night. I know it is just the nature of my job, but
it can not be easy. Jason, THANK YOU, for being so supportive, loving, understanding, and encouraging. You provide me the exact support and love I need at this time in the year. THANK YOU for supporting me in this career choice, because I know it causes us to have such little time together.
I love you more than words!!

Now time to reveal more of the bundle of joy.....



Josiah with his YaYa


Jamie, Josiah, and I at Target


Josiah is about to have his 1st sponge bath:)


Josiah sleeping peacefully on Papa Bears Chest!!
Papa Bear is my dad.


Uncle JJ and Aunt Lindsey love and miss you sweet boy!!!

JOSIAH IS HERE!!!!!!

My sweet nephew was finally born last night at 11:30pm. He weighs 7 lbs 4 oz and is 19.5 inches long. I am not able to be with them right now, but last night he whimpered in the phone and sounded like an angel.

Jamie was a champ from all I hear. I will let her tell all you blog readers more. However, I got to talk to her several times throughout the day and be as much a part of the day as possible.

I will be going home to see him this Saturday through Monday, yeah!!!!

Well I need to run, but wanted to tell the world that I AM AN AUNTIE AND JASON'S AND I'S NEPHEW IS HERE!!

I will leave the rest of story time up to Jamie when she gets a chance. For now here is one pic.....

Little Josiah

Anxiously Awaiting Josiah.....

Well at this very moment I have several things I should be doing before we leave town to play a match tonight, none of which I am working on.

I have an assignment due for class no later than 8:00 Saturday morning that the intructions make no sense and I am waiting back to hear from a professor on. I also need to finish packing to go home this weekend and decide if I will leave directly from our match tonight or come back home and head out tomorrow. All of this needs to be accomplished in the next two hours so that I have time to get ready for the day before a doctor's appointment! AGHH!

I AM TOO EXCITED ABOUT HOPING MY SISTER WILL BE GOING INTO LABOR TODAY OR TOMORROW TO WANT TO FOCUS ON ANYTHING ELSE! I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT COULD BE HERE. IT MIGHT NOT BUT WE HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR A LONG TIME THAT GOD WOULD BLESS JAMIE WITH GOING INTO LABOR AND ALLOW ME TO BE THERE ON THIS WEEKEND, OUR ONE OFF WEEKEND FROM VOLLEYBALL!

SO START LIFTING UP THE PRAYERS PLEASE!

I have a ton of catching up to do on all of your blogs who blog faithfully. I am behind by atleast four weeks! Yikes!

Well gotta run.