Corbean Connection: March 2010

Monday, March 29, 2010

It seems that Jotham is a morning person. I don't know who he gets this from, but it's so precious to watch. It's nice to be greeted with a giggle and a smile every morning. This is a video of me going to get him one morning.

Jotham's Chef

Well, I think I've become a chef of sorts...for Jotham at least. I made him some baby food and it turned out pretty good. I made carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, apples and papaya so far. I mix the veggies with rice cereal and milk to make 'cream of' whatever veggie he has. He really loves all of it!! I plan to try green peas soon. Jotham seems to like all of it! Here's a video of what he thinks about the food:

Tanda Pani?!

Well as it turns out Jotham loves ice water (tanda pani means chilled water in hindi, we used this phrase a lot over the past 1 1/2 years). He is just hilarious with his zeal to get the cup. Makes me laugh everytime I watch it.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Fun in the Pool!

Jotham had his first little dip in the pool the other day.

He loved it! Would you be surprised?! I think he takes after his mom and his DD with his love for the water!!

Jotham dipping his toes into the water with his DD.

He decided to just dive right in!! He loved it so much!!

30 Years Old!!

We all had such fun surprising Philip for his 30th birthday! Ashley and I were secretly planning and texting so much that Ryan had to upgrade their phone plan! LOL! But...we pulled it off! He was totally surprised...scared even...when people jumped out and yelled 'surprise' at him. It was great!
Also, he loved the book of letters that we put together. Thanks to everyone who took time to write him a note!!
Ashley decorated and cooked a wonderful dinner for us (a steak dinner to be exact) and Alexa made Philip a yummy birthday cake. Of course we made sure to have him some Key Lime Pie too! (Mom and Dad, couldn't have pulled off the surprise without your help too! Thanks a million!)
Jotham even joined in on the surprises and helped me create a photo book of his 1st 6 months with his Daddy. It turned out great and was such a surprise.
I couldn't have been blessed with a more wonderful family! Love you all! Happy 30th birthday Philip! I am so blessed to be your wife...oh and happy birthday Daddy from Jotham too!

Papa, can you do my taxes?

Well, it's a busy time of year for my dad. Tax Season! We look forward to that infamous day in April when things slow down a bit. Jotham went to see the best CPA in the southeastern US the other day. He needed to get his taxes done too. No, not really, but he did need to see his Papa Joe and give him a break from one crazy day!

Don't Go!

Jotham really loves his Uncle Al. One night Alan kept trying to go to bed and Jotham would not let go of his shirt and he cried everytime Alan tried to give him to me. It was so cute. The sad part was when Alan had to leave and return to Jacksonville. Jotham poked his bottom lip out and cried so hard that I think me and Alan wanted to cry too!

Monday, March 15, 2010

New things I can do...

He likes to chew things...but the doctor says he's not teething yet, but will be soon...

He loves to watch cartoons every morning and sometimes in the afternoon too...

He loves smiling and giggling and being tickled...

He loves his rattle and anything that makes lots of noise...

He loves to look at himself in the mirror...although he doesn't know it's him he's looking at...

Jotham is into lots of things now...he likes to try and help when I am changing his diaper...

He likes to cross his feet when he's relaxing in his Boppy...

He likes to play with his musical snail and practice sitting up and being on his tummy...

He likes to stack his musical blocks too...

Jotham & Daddy!

1st Professional Photo's (6 months old)

Hey, let us know if you want one! We have plenty! Thanks Portrait Innovations (and Ashley Corbean for the tip on this place)!! They did a great job and Jotham had a lot of fun...well, until he got hungry! :)

1st Table Food!

Jotham has started drinking juice...he likes apple and pear juice so far...we'll see what else soon enough

The nurse asked me if he was drinking from a cup yet so i thought i would try it...well the cup is bigger than his head, he can't hold it or figure out how to drink out of it...so I don't think it's quite time yet!

Jotham tried his 1st table food (carrots)...he did pretty well!

I think he's gonna like food...that's a plus! :)

Monthly Weight Check

Jotham had his 1st little cold...it was so pitiful, but we did our best to keep him propped up high when he slept and comfort him a lot.

We got him a cool mist humidifier shaped like an elephant that he really liked...he thought he got to sleep next to an elephant friend every night. Thankfully, he's feeling much better!

This is Jotham with his best buddy, Dr. Stewart. He loves her so much!! And I love her! She is an amazing person, not to mention and amazing pediatrician!! We went for Jotham's weight check and shots...great news!! Jotham weighed in at 13lbs 2oz 25in long! We were so thrilled. He can now start yellow vegtables, chicken, turkey and fruits!! He has NO restrictions on how much to eat! Although he gained almost 3lbs, he is still not quite on the growth chart, but we feel he will get there soon enough!!

He was so worn out after our visit! Aunt Hannah went with us and she gave him his bottle and got him calmed down and relaxed after his shots. He loves his Aunt Hannah (and so do I)!!