Update o la!!

Aside from 4 teeth popping in, Joey has been up to a lot!  She has decided that rolling isn't the fastest way to get to things, so she is now ARMY CRAWLING!!!  And just before her 9 month check up too!  She is also pulling up on a lot too!  She is loving anything that lights up and is motivated to crawl over, scale up, or roll over anything and anyone to get the things that light up.  She has just enough hair to put in a teeny tiny bow (pictured below).  

said bow :)

Gotta love the hat, and slippers negated by the drool which keeps her cold!  She's so cute though!

I like to let her taste things...here she is trying a fudge pop!  Super funny :)

Well, that's it for now.  Joey turned 9 months last Thursday, but her 9 month check up is Monday.  I can't wait to see how tall she is, and how much she weighs!  With all the new foods she has been eating, she is sure to have grown :)  I will keep ya'll updated!

What's up with the Stouts?

Haven't written in a while, so here's what's happening!  Not much!  Joey is still teething....they have not popped in yet, but all her symptoms are still here, and I can't wait for her teeth to come already!  She is getting closer to crawling, and can pull up pretty much on her own!   She eats Cheerios :)

Johnny and I are doing well...being parents has changed us!  Our priorities are different for sure.  For New Year's Eve we went to my Best Bud's house, left at 10:30 and we were asleep by 11.  Lame!!!!!  When we aren't out livin' it up, you can find us at home playing the Wii :)  We just got some new games, and are having a blast playing with friends and together!  Rock Band is awesome, Mario Kart is the bomb, DDR is a workout, and Outdoor Adventure has been a nice surprise!  

That's about it!  I will write more when exciting things happen.  Thanks for tuning in :)

44 Odd Things About Me......

So my friend Kelli posted this on her blog and said I would do it! I can't let a friend down, so here goes.....

1. Do you like blue cheese? no
2. Have you ever smoked a cigarette? no
3. Do you own a gun? no
4. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? red
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? not really
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Love them at a Baseball game!
7. Favorite Christmas movie? ELF...no question!
8. Favorite thing to drink in the morning? water
9. Can you do push ups? yep
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? The only jewelry I wear is my engagement ring, and I love it! It was my Grandmother's
11. Favorite hobby? hanging out with friends
12. Do you have A.D.D.? no
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? I'm pretty content I'd have to say...other people may have other things to say :)
14. Middle name? Zipper...mom will say Kathleen :)
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: 1) Should be working; 2) I'd rather be at home with Johnny and Joey; 3) Hope Joey gets some teeth soon.
16. Name 3 drinks you normally drink. water, coke, and coffee
17. Current worry? none really
18. Current hate right now? none really
19. Favorite place to be? the beach or the mountains
20. How did you bring in the new year? With Liz and Kevo playing Buzz and Poker...we were in bed before midnight!
21. Where would you like to go? Rome, Mexico, Colorado, and more!!!
22. Name three people who might complete this:a) No one b) No one c) No one
23. Do you own slippers? yes
24. What shirt are you wearing? Navy Blue EWA shirt...long sleeved.....it's cold!
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? no
26. Can you whistle? Not well
27. Favorite color? red
28. Would you be a pirate? no way...they don't get to shower!
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? anything on my mind...usually the last song I heard in the car!?!
30. Favorite Girl's Name: Christy :) oh, and Joey!
31. Favorite boy's name: Johnny :)
32. What's in your pocket right now? No pockets
33. Last thing that made you laugh?My daughter :)
34. What vehicle do you drive? Chevy Trailblazer
35. Worst injury you've ever had? broke both arms and knocked out 3 teeth in a cheer accident
36. Do you love where you live? Yes, but would love to move to something bigger while the market is like it is!
37. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
38. Who is your loudest friend? Tonya Dickey
39. Do you have any pets? No, not till we have a yard :(
40. Does someone have a crush on you? I don't know?
41. Your favorite book(s): The Bible
42. Do you collect anything? Not very sentimental...my mom just LOVES this about me! And Kelli....muffy vanderwhat???
43. Favorite Sports Team??? I love to watch competitive Cheerleading, but don't really have a favorite team
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? Haven't gotten that far!

The Joys of Teething ........

So I am so ready for these teeth of Joey's to come in already!  Joey has been fussy lately, and for any of you who know our child, that's not like her at all!  She's been tugging at her ears, chewing on her hands, drooooooooling, pooping a lot, and more!  I looked up the symptoms for teething and she has all the things she has been doing are symptoms of teething! She has these symptoms plus after reading the article, I noticed that her gums are swollen too :(  She went to bed tonight at 7........hopefully she will sprout some toofers over night!  Here's hopin!  Until then, let's remember the happy times.....here's a pic from Christmas!!!