Meebo & Joost

You'll notice that there's 2 new buttons over on the right hand side of our page now, and they look like this:



Meebo is an online messaging service that allows you to sign into AIM, Yahoo's Messenger, ICQ, GoogleTalk, MSN Messenger, and Jabber all at the same time. This also means you can have your buddylist with you wherever you go, even if the computer you go to doesn't have any IM software installed on it.

Joost is basically a new service that allows you to watch TV on your computer. I've just gotten into their beta testing group and the technology itself is really cool, but the program's a bit buggy and there's not too much content yet. In short, it's not ready for Joe Internet User. But, if you want to see what it's like, sign up for the beta program and you should get an email before too long inviting you to download the software,

Tired

Bryan went to see his doctor this morning. Everything looked perfectly normal! That's good, but now we have to figure out why he's not sleeping. HA! Anyway, after fussing all the way home I put him in his bed and he went right to sleep...nose to nose with his teddy bear! Cute huh!? :)

Ubuntu anyone?

If anyone's reading this and has an older computer around that you think may be on it's last legs, I urge you to dive headfirst into Ubuntu. It's a linux distribution built for the average user and you really can pick it up and get started without being a geek. If you're feeling adventurous, go download a CD image or request one to be shipped to you. So what's the best part? It's FREE. That's right, no cost. Some of the biggest companies in the world are already using Linux, shouldn't you see what all the fuss is about? Oh, and here's a few resources for the Linux newbs:

http://www.ubuntuguide.org
http://ubuntuclips.org/

What We're Up To...

I just wanted to write and tell you what Bryan is up to lately! He is scooting around the floor a lot and putting his knees up under him. He's also rolling over all the time now. He hits his head on occasion, but we think he is starting to get the hang of putting his head down BEFORE he rolls over. :) Let's see...he's sitting up all by himself and playing on the floor with his toys. He's starting to cry more, which is strange because he has never cried in the past. This mainly happens when he's really tired...or mad...or if we take something away that he wants to chew on which makes him mad! :) Bryan is doing great with his solid foods. We still need to work on sleeping through the night. This past week has been ROUGH to say the least. I think his ears are bothering him. He pulls on them sometimes, but I'm not sure if he's discovered them or if they hurt. We have an appointment with his pediatrician in the morning to check them out. Hopefully and Prayerfully this is why he wakes up every 2 hours!!!!

Matt and I are doing great. Matt went to Americus Monday to help Sumter Regional Hospital rack servers in a temporary data center since their building was severely damaged by a tornado a few weeks back. He may have to go again next week. He said the building looks and smells like a lot of the buildings here in Albany did in 1994 when it flooded. It could be 3 years or more before they are able to reopen the hospital.

I am still keeping Allison a couple of mornings a week for Mary Lynn. Other than that it's just me and Bryan hanging out all day. I LOVE it! I couldn't ask for anything better!!!

Biblegateway.com has a Verse of the Day listed. I'm going to try to start posting them. Here's todays.

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace”- Ephesians 1:7

Friday Fun

ML and I took a few quick pictures of 2 tired babies on Friday out by the beautiful azalea bushes in her yard. Bryan and Allison both wanted to eat the pinestraw. Of course when I took it from him he got upset. (top right photo!) Anyway, these were too cute not to share.

Cheerios2

Here's his face while gumming down a Cheerio. He wasn't too sure about it, but he got a few down and didn't manage to choke himself, which is always a bonus. :)

Cheerios

Bryan got his first taste of Cheerios today, and we're not sure if he liked it or not...

Yummy Sweet Potatoes!

Papaw said this is the look of satisfaction! :)

Bryan Pulling Up

Click to Play

Here's what we just found out that Bryan can do. Looks like we'll be lowering the mattress tonight! :D

Bryan's first typing

Here it is, totally like he typed it just a few minutes ago:

2bhb3:00 PM 3/25/2007

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m gb87 8i+iuhjb ggggggt66666666666666 vh576oii76
[yugu5gvf vf y ,777778888iuh 565n7yh88,m78uuuuu jm3:01 PM 3/25/2007e65 cv y5

Family Photo

 

We don't get many of these so I thought I'd post it! :)

Fun Day

Bryan turned 7 months old on this St. Patrick's Day. We had a wonderful day. Aunt Lynn from Kentucky came down with Granna to visit Bryan and Allison. She had not met them yet so it was a joyous time! :) Bryan LOVED her!!! We can't wait to visit with her again.

 

See My Teeth?!?!?!?

 

Sweet Slumber

 

Floor Time...Lots of Rolling Now!

 

SCREAMER!

Bryan started screaming about 2 months ago but stopped at some point. Now he's back at it again! It's not a squeal...it's a SCREAM! Like hurt your ears scream. He is so funny!

I laid him down for a nap today and went in to check on him and he had turned all the way around and was laying with his back against the side of the crib. I'm not sure how he did that! Anyway, he's starting to scoot around more. He's still turning from his back to tummy and is every once in a while making it back over to his back. :)

Right now I guess the biggest news is that Bryan is cutting his first tooth!

Allison, Mary Lynn's baby, comes over every Monday and Tuesday mornings while ML goes to work. We've been having a great time together. Allison is crawling and pulling up on the furniture. She's now 8 months old.

Good Morning

Check Up

Bryan went to the doctor this morning for his 6 month check up. Everything looked great. Dr. Evans was very pleased with his progress. :) He is now 18lbs 13oz. (75th percentile) He's 27 3/4 inches long. (90th percentile) So since 4 months he's gained 1lb 10oz and has grown 1 3/4 inches! He's now turning over from his back to his tummy regularly. We're trying to get a video uploaded so you can see!

Here are a few pictures from the past couple of weeks. He is such a sweet boy! I can't get enough kisses from those sweet cheeks!

Let's see...he is eating cereal twice a day along with a fruit or vegetable in his new highchair. He likes oatmeal better than rice. He also loves peaches and sweet potatoes! :) That first picture of him was a funny funny night. He decided to rip off his bib and stick his hands in his mouth while eating. Then he'd rub his eyes or something. So finally I just gave up and let him be messy. I'm sure it was fun for him! I didn't mind at all. I'm sure there will be a point in time that I will mind. :) He's not sleeping through the night yet. We still get up a couple of times. I'm hoping that will be improving soon!!!!! Just today he has turned over from his back to his tummy several times. Poor Bryan...he still hates that tummy time even though he's really good at it. As you can see in the pictures, he loves his feet and can chew on his toes. We weren't really sure he'd be able to do that at first because he's so chunky around the middle. ha! The last picture is of him in his adorable new hat from Sug on Valentines Day. He looks so handsome!

Happy 1/2 Birthday Bryan!

Our sweet little boy is 6 months old today! Where has the time gone? I guess when you care for a newborn 24/7 the days and months fly by. 6 MONTHS!!! WOW! He goes to the doctor Wednesday for his 6 month check up and immunizations. I'm not looking forward to that. Poor guy! At least he won't have any more for 6 more months. I'll let you know how much he's grown since his last appointment. Stay tuned! :)

The Ultimate Love

John 15:13-Greater love has no one than this, that he lay his life down for his friends.

I've had this scripture on my mind today. Now, that is the ultimate LOVE! I love Matt, but I can never love him like Christ loves me. He loves all of us...our yucky ole sinner selves...so much that He DIED to save us! We definitely need to remember that daily, but what a great reminder on this day of LOVE that Hallmark created!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Sug's Tickling Me...and I LOVE it!

Sitting Pretty-or should I say Handsome?!

Bryan is sitting up pretty good with a little support from us and/or a pillow! :) He'll be 6 months old Saturday.

Good Morning!

I was putting some laundry away in our room this morning and laid Bryan on the bed. He looked so happy and bright in the sunlight! Of course I had to run and get the camera! :)

Aunt Lyndi Love

  

Daddy and Me!

  

 
  

5 Months Old

It is so hard to believe how fast time is FLYING!

Recent Pictures of Bryan

 

VERY Messy

  

New Things

Here is Bryan eating his rice cereal (and making a HUGE mess) and him sitting in his new seat!