6 month check-up

Yesterday, was John Patrick's 6 month check-up. He weighed 15.7 lbs. and was 25.5 inches long. Dr. Lagnese was really impressed with his growth and his milestones. He is almost sitting on his own, the doctor said that it would not be too long before he is crawling. He is solid as a rock and is very active. Everyday there is something new that he does. Then at the end of the appointment comes the shots. The part that I do not enjoy very much, but he is such a little trooper. I watch him like a hawk the whole day looking for any reactions.
Today, is the first morning in five mornings that I have woke up to sunshine and not rain. YEAH!! It is so much easier waking up when it is beautiful outside. They say it might even reach the 90's. Maybe we will head up to the pool. Make it a great one!!!

Morgantown and then company

What a crazy past week. We first started off the week in Morgantown, visiting family. John Patrick got to meet his great uncles Mike and Jim and his great aunt Kylene. We had a wonderful time seeing everyone. Then on Monday John Patrick and I headed over to Country Lane Photography for a photo session. This was interesting, trying to get a six month old to do whatever you want them to do is impossible. However, the pics turned out better than I thought they would. We returned back to Pittsburgh on Tuesday. I had a friend from Florida Nicole that came to visit Wednesday afternoon, it was great getting to see her and catch up. Then on Thursday Risa and her two children Gaven and Sydney came in from Charlotte. They were on there way to Buffalo, NY and stopped here for two nights. Sydney is only one month older than John Patrick so it was fun to see them together. Gaven is eight and he has grown so much. They left on Saturday morning heading to Buffalo. Needless to say, I was wore out. Now I am playing catch up to laundry and housework. We celebrated Stolie Brooke's (dog) 7th birthday on Sunday, August 19th. It is funny because she still acts like she is 2. Happy Birthday Stolie, I hope we have seven more great years.

Fun Pics!!

Some pics from today!! Enjoy.

A Beautiful Saturday

What a beautiful Saturday!!!! We could not have asked for better weather today. Grandma Judi came up last night and we got up early to head to the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. We had a great time. John Patrick slept for half of it, but mom and I had really enjoyed ourselves. We ate lunch at the zoo and then came home to get ready for the pool. John Patrick likes taking naps in his stroller at the pool. So mom and I swam while he slept. When he finally woke up, we took him for a swim. Needless to say when got back home we were all tired and ordered pizza. It is now 9:00pm and Grandma and John Patrick are asleep together on the couch. That is why I have time to blog and download pics from today.

We are headed to Morgantown tomorrow. I will update you all when we get back on Wednesday. Good night.

First Entry

Today I decided to start blogging. I think this will be a cool way for our family and friends to see what the Martin family is up to all time. Jason is playing today in Weirton, WV in the Tri-State Assistants Championship. Too bad that is 92 degrees. So far the same routine for the rest of us. Sleep, eat and play. Grandma and Grandpa Carson are headed up to Pittsburgh to visit their grandson Friday night and we are excited to see them. On Sunday we are headed to Morgantown to visit Grammy and Pops Martin for a couple of days. There will be great aunts and uncles there that have yet to meet John Patrick. We are looking forward to the trip. I will let you all know how everything goes when we return. Here is a pic of John Patrick in his Jump-a -roo.