Denver at 8 weeks old!

He was 12lbs 3 oz at his 6 week doctor appt. He started smiling at 7 weeks old. He has been having some bad gas that causes him stomache aches that had been keeping him up during his naps. However I have cut out milk, yogurt, citrus, caffine (was already cut out), and now chocolate. And that seems to have done the trick. He is now doing GREAT!! He is taking about 3 2 hour naps a day and sleeping anywhere between 6 and 8 hours during the night. Each day has been getting a little better!

Photo 1: Jess and I went to watch the Ducks vs Beavers game at Tower Theater in downtown Bend. Great time!
Photo 2: Savannah loves holding her little brother!
Photo 3: Denver Jess Joles at week 7. Mama loves that smile! Who thinks he looks like Jess?
Photo 4: Denver smiling! Love it!

Denver Jess Joles

Denver Jess Joles born 10/18/10 at 12:23pm. Mama and baby are both doing great. I only have a few more seconds to post. I need to sleep while baby is sleeping. We are still at Lake Forest Hospital until Thursday morning. He was 8 lbs 7 oz and 20 inches long.

Weekend Activities

Sunday we went to Edwards Apple Orchard and Savannah got to see the animals at the farm. She loved it! We bought a talking puppet "Lamb Chops" from the store. With the grip she had on that puppet, I think it would have been pay for it or steal it. So, we paid for it.





Friday night: Jess and I got free tickets, parking and tailgating at the Brewers/Cubs Game in Milwaukee, WI. Cubs win!!


I am nearly 9 months pregnant in this picture! I was having Braxton Hicks contractions almost all night! While walking to the car, I heard a lady whisper "she is going into labor". hahahaha. No, just some bad Braxton Hicks Contractions!

Denver 2010 & My favorite ultra sound picture of jr

I have had some requests that I update my blog. I admit I have been a little lazy about it and a little tired. But here it is. Updated pictures. Savannah is almost 19 months old and is a little chatter box! I understand a majority of what she says, but she still like to throw in some baby talk now and again. She is quite my little helper. She loves to re-arrange my kitchen and bathrooms. I found my measuring cups with my kitchen towels and shampoos in my laundry basket this week. If I could only get her to do some dishes and laundry! (later perhaps)

Denver Children Museum


Now that is what I call staring down the bull!

Me feeling and looking very pregnant! Still have 3 months to go in this picture too. I was just starting my 3rd trimester. Well Savannah was 9 lbs 8 oz..... so chances are.


Jr (we can't decide on a name yet...we have 8 weeks to decide) at 24 weeks in this photo. Next ultra sound is in 5 days, hopefully we will get another good picture from him. He is measuring long according to the tech. They think he may be a little early. But who really knows right. They come when they come. At least we know we will get a tax write off for sure this year with this one. Savannah was way too close coming in on Dec 30th!

Baby Photos long over due!

Joles baby #2 photos!! I think many of you already know. We are due 10-22-10. 2 days after Jess's birthday! I am feeling fine, as long as I get my nap in everyday and eat when hungry. Thankfully this time around, my eating seems normal to me. With Savannah I wanted to eat 2 full course meals every meal time!!! And my weight gain reflected it and so did her plump little cheeks when she came out! This time around I have only gained 5 lbs during the first trimester. Which I am quite happy about (gained nearly 20 with Savannah...hate to say it).

So far the heart beat is around upper 150's and lower 160's. Jess is convinced this one is a boy. We will try and find out in another 6 1/2 weeks. We will keep you updated!

With Savannah, I craved everything cheese....toasted cheese, mac n cheese, cheesy eggs, or my fav mid night snack cheese and fruit snacks. With Joles #2 I crave bacon. I am perfecting how to cook the plumpest longest bacon. I keep cooked bacon on hand for my before bedtime bacon and cheddar sandwich. How I haven't gained more than 5 lbs is probably because every day after at least one of my meals, I will loose my dinner...lunch...breakfast. So I guess my before bedtime snack makes up for the missed meal.

Enjoy the pics!

Tricia and Savannah's Trip to Charleston

Savannah and I went to visit aunt Lindsay in Charleston, SC. As you can see the weather was great the the company was better!

The 3 of us at the Isle of Palms, SC beach.
It was a little breezy, so I tucked SB in my sweatshirt.
Savannah loved her aunt Lindsay!
Savannah loved loved loved these trees. She kept saying look! look! and pointing at them!
This house sleeps 22 people and rents for 13,000 a week minimum during the peak of summer!
Nice that they put up road signs to direct Savannah! hahaha
This picture doesn't even fully capture how bright the colors were. The house to the right had a bright pink roof and the house to the left was bright pink too. Only in Charleston.
Loved these trees at the Boone Plantation. Where the Notebook was filmed.
Entrance to the Boone Plantation.
King Street, downtown Charleston. Carriage rides everywhere. Every building was different and it was lined with palm trees.
Savannah on Princess Street!
Savannah and Tricia at Folly Beach.
Aunt Lindsay and Savannah at Folly Beach. Savannah loved the sea shells! She held on to them for a good 2 hours.

Savannah and Tricia swinging on the dock downtown.

Thanks Aunt Lindsay for such a good time!

Skunk

Watch Savannah's reaction when Jess says "Skunk"!

SB dancing

Almost walking

Shedd Aquarium

For Valentines Day weekend, we went to the Shedd Aquarium to take advantage of the Buy 1 Get 1 free entrance free. We actually got 2 free since they don't charge for children under 3.

Here is a photo of us eating lunch with a great view of the skyline of Chicago behind us.



Wild Reef- Sharks
Savannah and Jess looking at a blow fish.
Jess and Savannah. She loved the penguins!

Savannah and Tricia in front of a replica of the largest Amazon fish. It could eat us both for lunch! Makes me think of Jonah and the great fish!
Savannah and Jess in the Amazon at the Shedd Aquarium.