Washington DC Trip

This trip was a year ago last month at mothers day. My hubby has been on the bone marrow registry for years. He started getting calls in at the end of the year in 2009. He was a potential match for a little girl about our daughters age who has lekumia. He went through physical after physical, blood test after blood test. Found out he was the best match for this little gal in England. We got a free trip to DC. Did a wee bit of site seeing it was a world wind of going from a few places along the national mall. some of the places I don't remember.
I think this is the WWII memorial. In any case another place of which has a peaceful feeling.

The quote above Lincoln at the Lincoln memorial. It was so humble to be there.

The Lincoln Memorial.

Looking up the steps at the Lincoln Memorial.

A far away look at the White House.

A far away look at the Washington Memorial.

One of the first ladies inauguration gowns.

One of the Indian musuems.

President and Mrs Lincoln Clothes.

One of the dumbo ride carts from disney world or disney land.

Two shots of Julia Childs Kitchen.

a couple of the sea life at the aquarium.

Boy Scout Memorial.

Washington Memorial.

Paul and I outside the gate at the White House.

We had such an amazing time and for such amazing thing. On the day of his procedure I got to sleep in and then went and met him at Georgetown University Hospital I got on the shuttle from our hotel. A lady with her things including a cooler got on as well. I didn't assume anything. Found out through talking to her she was a courier picking up bone marrow and transferring it to the recipent. Turns out she was the one carrying to paul's recipent.

Anyway it was a world wind trip only got to see a little bit of the many wonderful things the city has to offer. I want to go back one day and really dig into the culture history available to see there.

Bubba's Blessing Day

I can't believe it beens almost a year. I am such a slacker with blogging. Robbie is getting so big and moving all over the place. We blessed him on September 26, 2010. Paul's mom, dad and two sisters drove from Missouri to be here and spent a week hanging out with us. Grammie Cope made the outfit.

The family of four.

The Box and Cope Boys/Men

My parents with the four Box's.

Three generations of Box's. The family name will continue.

Robert Travis Box

My little man is finally here. It's story time again and right now I am taking advantage to get this posted before I am to busy again to do so. I woke up yesterday morning at 330 and had to go bathroom. Thought my water had broke and my contractions started at about 5 minutes apart with a fury. I called my mom so she could be there when Joanna his big sister woke up. I quickly progressed to 3 minutes apart with my painful contractions in the short trip to the hospital. We got to the hospital about 445 checked in and they checked me. Monday morning at my doctor's appointment I was dialated to a 3. When they checked me at the hospital at about 5am I was closer to a 4. They got me up to delivery and by the time I got my epidural which I was crying for I was at a 7. When my doctor came to check me and finally break my water I was at 9. After he broke my water they gave me a little bit of pitosen (spelling) to get my contractions a little closer together since they had slowed down when my epidural kicked in. I went to a 10 really quick and I was ready to push. It was only 20minutes till my handsome son came out. My doctor barely made it back in time to help catch him it went so quickly. Unfortunately he had to go to the NICU for the night last night but he is in my room with me finally. He has taken to breastfeeding like a champ. Got to start feeding every 3 hours. Paul cutting the umbilical cord.

Me holding him for the first time

He is so adorable. I can't believe it.

Do I have to wear this oxygen? I'd rather eat it.

Well okay I guess I will let it be in my nose.

Mommy loving on her cute little man. Already perfecting the pout.

Joanna's First Birthday

I know this has been long awaited by all our fans. Sorry it has taken me so long to get this posted. My 15th month old daughter really keeps me busy and with the heat and the computer being in the hottest room in the house its hard to feel like using the computer to update the blog. I have been keeping busy also getting ready for the birth of our son which should be any day now.

Joanna eating her cake Lilyanne Jutras feeling left out.

Hey Joanna, Lilyanne wants some.

MMM this is yummy

Some various birthday cake shots.

Madalynn, Joanna, Stacy, and Kristian

Madalynn playing on the stairs.

Avey Ricks my cousin's Kira's daughter who, she and her parents were at the party for a few minutes.

Joanna and Lilyanne Jutras helping opening Joanna's presents. Joanna opening her first baby doll given to her by Gammie and Pop.

Three of the Brennan women who came to Joanna's party. They are in are ward at church. Joanna opening presents. She made a haul for sure.

What a face but Gammie is here at my party as well as pop. Just no pictures to actually prove it I think he played camera man.

Cousin Madalynn my brother's youngest which she is the only cousin Joanna really knows because the other 4 cousins live out of state. Aunt Katlen & Aunt Becky found these cute Dumbo ears for me.

Stacy & Joanna

Uncle Kristian, Madalynn and Joanna

Joanna and Lilyanne they are besties. They were born a day apart but only 8 hours apart.

Joanna wearing her easter ears waiting for the rest of her birthday guests to arrive.

Joanna and Lilyanne Jutras we really are the best of buds. Our moms try to get together often so we can play.

We had a good turn out for her birthday. There was me, and Paul, My mom which she is gammie, my dad he is pop, my brother Kristian, his daughter Madalynn, his other half Stacy, my cousin Kira her hubby Eli their daughter Avey, The Brennans from our church ward, My best friend Nikki her hubby Dan and their daughter Lilyanne who is one of Joanna's besties. We BBQ'd hamburgers, hotdogs, and brats. It was lots of fun for all.

Joanna being a ham and cheese.

Rolling and Scooting

The adventures of Joanna beginning already. How dangerous does that sound. Yes we are going to have to be baby proofing already. Especially since I will be crawling before you know it. So watch out Joanna fans. I should more than likely have a official crawling blog by thanksgiving.
Hey you looking at me of course you are I am the cutest.

I love my new gym. Its so much fun.

The first video is of me scooting the second one of me is rolling over. I love getting into things I am not supposed to all ready. Lookout mom and dad.

Balloon Glow in August

Over the labor day weekend every year here in colorado springs is called a balloon classic. Which early in the morning they have balloon races. I have never been to one. In the evenings after it gets dark they have the balloon glow where they blow up the balloons and light there fires all at the same time.This year we took Leigha to it she enjoyed it as well as our princess Joanna.
Joanna and I. Leigha my niece enjoying the balloons.

Paul and Joanna Paul and fussy Joanna The balloons glowing.

Leigha getting cold and tired.