Catching up....

It's been a while since I've posted anything. We've been busy with Mr. Joel and life in general. We had a good Easter. We had dinner with my family last night after a full day of van shopping. The Easter bunny came a little early for Joel there! He got some really cute clothes and a "Waterwheel PlayTable", among other treats. This morning we got up and got ready for church. Joel fell asleep about 10 minutes into the service, so he was really good! After church we went to WalMart and then came home. We took another bear picture, because today is his 13-month birthday. I was planning on stopping that at 12 months, but in case I change my mind I wanted the picture. You never know! We got Joel an Elmo Easter basket with a couple little toys, a ball cap, and Elmo glasses. We colored some eggs this afternoon (okay, I colored the eggs, but I thought it was going to be a group effort!). Joel could have cared less, but he did like rolling the eggs around his highchair tray once they were done! He was probably too young to enjoy it...better luck next year! :0) I noticed tonight that he has another tooth on top, so that could explain his recent crankiness and troubles napping. He did not nap today other than church and was DEFINITELY ready for bed at 8:30. He fell asleep about two minutes into his bottle and has been sleeping since. He has been doing better sleeping all night, so hopefully that continues tonight. He did also take two small steps today, but he was touching the wall. So far no independent steps. That's okay...he's growing up fast enough! Other than that, we have just been hanging out and loving on Joel and Bailey. Vacation is coming up, and I'm sure we'll have lots to report after that! More later.....