LASIK

Here's some news, recently I (Emily) had LASIK done. It was something I've really wanted to do for awhile. Most of you who know me know that I am or *was*, terribly blind without glasses/contacts. By that I mean, I always knew the top letter on the eyechart was supposed to be an "E", but I could never see it. (My prescription for R/L eyes was 8/8.5 diopters) Anyway, on the 24th I had LASIK done and it was great! My vision has been getting clearer as my eyes heal. The only hiccups have been that my corneal flaps (incision made for the laser) have had some wrinkling that had to be straightened out. Overall I am really pleased. It is amazing to wake up and be able to see! Of course, that doesn't keep me from waking up and reaching for my glasses, wondering what I did with them before realizing I don't need them. Yea!

Play Time

Joshua's personality continues to shine through. He is such a sweet, lovable boy. He especially loves playtime. Lately you can tell him "Joshua, bring me that ball... book... bucket..." and he knows what to bring. Without prompting, he'll often come up to me with a book in hand and signal he wants to be held so we can read the book. By looking at them, you can tell he's pretty rough with his books, but we're just pleased he enjoys storytime. Some nights, that's the only time he's not on the go! Another new trick of his is you can say "Joshua, give me some kisses." and he'll lean in with a slobbery mouth for a kiss. It is so cute! Also he has a toy TV remote which apparently doubles as a phone as Joshua likes to hold it up to his ear and listen/talk and then hand it to mommy and daddy for us to talk. In general, he isn't just chatty, he's loud and chatty these days. It's hard for Matt and I to carry on a conversation or watch some TV with all the talking going on. Our button is the best source of entertainment these days. Let explain what's going on in this capture. As I was getting ready for bed, I had Joshua corralled in the bathroom. He picked up his blue bath towel and proceeded to walk back and forth carrying it like Linus from Snoopy. Needless to say I had the Snoopy theme in my head all night!

Football Season

TOUCHDOWN!!
Gameday
Happy boy
Where has the time gone? Little man is already 13 months old and it's football season. As an update, Joshua is getting the last of his teeth for a while - that brings the total up to 16. He's mostly wearing 9mo clothes, but we've started working 12 mo clothes into the rotation. He doesn't just walk, he runs. He enjoys playing with the dogs and Hardy at least enjoys playing with him. Ridley appreciates Joshua the most when Joshua's sleeping. We have really been working with Joshua to teach him to signal "Touchdown!" He's gotten much better at this, though to be fair, he usually signals a touchdown after he eats something - rather than during a game. As good Southern parents, we are trying to install a love of football, specifically Alabama and the SEC, into our son. Here are some pics we've taken of Joshua on gameday. He's all suited up, waiting for Coach to call him into the game!

Labor Day

It's Labor Day! Mommy had to work so Daddy brought Joshua by the office for lunch. We enjoyed a cook out. Later, Ridley snuggled up for a nap with Joshua. They were very sweet!