The AlaBahamians

We have really enjoyed a little down time lately (Joss is telling me he wants to go outside). We're ready for things to pick back up now because we just got the estimate on the boat repairs (YIKES) and now the transmission in our truck needs to be overhauled (UGH). We knew it wouldn't be long before these things needed some serious TLC...we were just hoping that it would be a little later on. But, thank heavens for our tax return this year--- God always provides!!!
Joss loves playing with his toys on the first few steps. He throws them in (and of course makes the grunting sounds because he's throwing with so much force) and then giggles as they float around back to him.

Needless to say-- it's a good time all around!

So remember when I was saying that it makes for a long day when Joss has to go out when we are bringing in or launching trips... well, this is a shot of him on our way back from doing one the other day. It was a little tricky for me to take this while I was driving... but he's just so sweet. He really is good when all that "work" is going on.

When my mom and dad were here, my mom had one little request of something she really wanted to do (float through this cut that is like a little Lazy River ride--only way better). Well, the day we were out here with them was not the best day (current and water level wise) for us to do this, so we couldn't do it with her. We had to go pick the kayaks up that were being used at this location the other day, and the water and levels were absolutely perfect. So this one was for you Grammy!

You can see how calm it was this day-- Joss had a lot of fun floating and playing in the sand.

LOL-- this is his hunchback walk. I guess he picked this up when we play with him and are "chasing" after him. He hunches over and creeps along real slow. He just does it at random times though, but it's pretty cute.

Just out for a stroll! Think he's having fun?

Catching the waves as they crash on him.

This past weekend we made a trip to Nassau. Jeremy and Heather flew in and were there for a night before heading to the cays on D's boat with a group of friends and Andy and Nancy. We went to see them and then so Dallas could help with the swim club a little while Andy and Nancy were gone. It was a nice little break, and gave Joss' room a chance to dry (I'll post these pics soon) :) We also got to meet Erin, Elliott's girlfriend.

It's always hard being away from our home now because Joss usually has a hard time adjusting to sleeping and things like that in his new locations. This time was no different. Unfortunately, we had a "first" that I hope and pray was also a last. We were using a different crib and it was a little older style than his at home. I was a little concerned about the height we had the mattress at, but I figured he would just go to sleep because he was pretty tired. Well, I was wrong. Seems he notice the difference too, and thought he could climb up and out.... :( And he did... but his landing was not very graceful. He has a nice big bruise on his head now thanks to that fall. Ugh, I felt like the worst mom in the world to let that happen. I cried like a baby myself. I know there will be plenty of bumps and bruises (there's already been a ton), but this one really scared me because of the "what ifs" and "could haves" that kept running through my mind.

Dallas knew I was really upset and the three of us just laid down together all snuggled up and took a nap as a family. It was really sweet, and Joss seems to be doing fine now. NO MORE FALLING OUT OF THE CRIB THOUGH!

We're back home now and getting ready for AUNT BEV to visit... YAY!!! We're so excited to see her. Christmas seems like forever ago. I'm sure we'll have some fun pics and stories to post after a week with her :)