Random photos

Quinn loves to drink out of big people cups. He's actually pretty good at it. I will admit, he normally wears more than he drinks. But not by much.
Heehe, mommy is being a goof. Quinn loves me anyway.

OK, more Quinn and Steph pictures as promised.


We had lots of fun with boxes today.

Do you think he's trying to tell me something?

Giggly boy

So far Quinn loves doggies, which works out well because eventually Dan and I are going to get one.

He was surprisingly gentle with this little girl.

I thought he looked really cute sitting like that. Quinn, not the dog.

He doesn't love being in the car seat, but he does love exploring it.

Although luckily within the last month and a half he has actually been really well in the car seat.

Karra had him laughing big time.

More parties.

Before I get started with the actual post, I have two side notes I would like to add. One, the Sox hat was also a gift from Karra's very significant other Jeff. Thank you. And two, Kristin that deer looks way to docile. I don't think it would present enough of a challenge for me. But thanks for the thought.

So once again Quinn attends an event normally reserved for girls. Daddy needs to come home soon and save him.

First Quinn went to my friend Steph's bachelorette party and now he's gone to the shower as well.

Sorry little man, but the ladies loved having you. And despite the sleeping photo, you did have a good time.

We also went to our hometown fair for the first time in a few years. It's funny, but I don't feel like I grew up in a very hick town (excuse the term please), however I think pictures speak louder than words.

I don't know if you can see this. But if you look really closely, this is a riding lawnmower race. They actually went pretty fast. Very fascinating.

They had your typical rides, fair food, music, and pageant. The horse pulls and tractor pulls.

A petting zoo.

However, they also had had pig races (which I have video of, but no pictures) and red neck olympics.

And much much more that I won't put you to sleep with. But it was really interesting to see it again. Brings back a lot of memories. OK, take care everyone and take a walk down memory lane the next time you have a second. It's fun.

Auntie influence

So we are going to try to swing this back to being marshallbaby blog spot staring Karra.
So auntie Karra bought Quinn his first baseball cap. I know Dan would approve. Sorry Aimee.

Too cute.

Ignore the laundry. It's all folded and gone. Kristin was correct though. Here's a picture of Quinn and I.

Half a world away

I have one night in this nice ritzy hotel with slow internet. Gotta leave at 5:45 to catch a plane though, back to the boonies. This trip I'm on is an experience. Tough to sum up. Maybe rare is the word. Westerners are not common, so I do stand out. The natives I work with are such cheerful people who work tirelessly, and have very little. They love to talk and ask about family, and American culture. They get so excited when I learn even a few words in their native tongue. There is no one around here who doesn't return a quick wave and a smile, no matter how hardened they look at first. I always thought I had some kind of knack for enjoying life's simple pleasures. This place has put that to the test. The way people live and die here, whether from battle or hardship, has added perspective. Of course I am managing to enjoy things as much as I can, enough to smile in all my pictures. These guys love me out here. I set up my laptop and let them watch DVD's.




The culture sort of dictates that the men and women socialize separately. Don't ask me how the men and women get together. So here we are with about 20 enlisted sailors, partying. The music was complimentary of a turned over chair for a beat, and the men singing.



And of course, dancing. They wanted my work buddy and I to sing american songs. Well my buddy doesn't sing. So yes, I belted out a bunch of songs I know that kept up with their beat. Much fun considering it was the only night that we were able to get a break and hang out with these guys.



I have only a small fraction of the pictures I've taken since I am currently separated from my luggage. I have tried to take pictures of the people here, but without permission I feel rude. Ever try to take someones picture and hope they don't notice you?


Came across a bus and a truck that side swiped each other on a small road. No one was hurt, but among the crowd I spotted a very handsome looking but out of place man. He does kind of stand out. There are very few white people around.

Every time I see children over here I think of Quinn. These kids where so happy that I was taking their picture. They all smiled and waved, in the middle of a lesson I'm sure, so I put away the camera and waved back.


I've also noticed out here that it's very easy to be one with nature so to speak.

This is an inside bathroom, but you're never alone. The critters are all in your business.

Washing clothes is something I have not mastered at all. Bar of hand soap, small tub, my washboard stomach. They just don't seem to come clean.

Sure I miss home, but I really can't complain. These men go out of their way to make things as comfortable as they can for me. I'm actually handling everything fine. My small team and I hope to be able to finish things up in the next month or so. This place is interesting, but like anything, once the novelty wears off, you start to miss things like warm showers and eating utensils.

The men around here always make sure I've had enough to eat before they even touch their food. They actually stand there and watch you eat. Desert is papaya or watermelon, neither of which I like.

The chopper pilots around here are all battle hardened. We fly low and fast. Anytime they land we have to rush to either get on or get off because they need to take off quickly.

I use to try to turn and watch the chopper take off, but I got tired of eating the dirt sandwich that follows.

I've taken advantage of this internet access because I don't get it often, and I know people have been asking about me. These pictures are very random ones from the last week. I wanted friends and family to see how I've been and let everyone know I'm fine. Also, honey, I'm being safe. Talk to you soon.

Big boy pants

OK, this post is all about the pictures. Someone gave us this outfit for my baby shower and Quinn just looked so cute in it I couldn't help take tons of pictures.

In fact, the shirt says I'm cute.

Quinn loves his outfit too.

Also, I just received an e-mail from Dan. He says hi to everyone and that he's doing well. Talk to you all soon.

Parties and Ferries

So, this past weekend Quinn went to his first ever and probably only bachelorette party. He also went on his first ferry ride this past Saturday.

I don't normally like this, but I have to brag about Quinn. He did so so so well through out the whole party. We went to block island for the day and he went along with everything with very little complaint. When he did get a little fussy everyone kept asking if that was as loud as he gets. Well, no, he gets a lot louder, however he didn't get loud the whole time. He was such a trooper. Thanks son.

The girls on the ferry.

Quinn on the ferry.....eating.

Playing and sleeping on the beach.

It was a great day and Quinn was a big hit.

Comments

A friend who has been following us for a long time left a comment on our page yesterday. I think that prayer made all the difference for Quinn and we are so grateful for all that was done for us I want to make sure people see it.

Dear Quinn,It is so nice to see that you are doing so well. All the prayers have worked. I have a quick request for everyone that prayed so hard for you. My next door neighbor had her baby around the 18th 0f Aug. His name Is Joseph Bruno he has problems with his lungs, heart and he is not able to tolerate mom's milk.I was hoping that you all could pray for him. Pray it forward as I like to say! The best way to be thankful for the blessings and miracles you have been given Is to pray for someone else that is suffering. Today they will find out readings from the halter monitor. Please pray for a complete healing. I thank you soooo much. Love Maria Rosado

Thank you Maria, Quinn and I are praying for Joseph. I hope you are well. Talk to you soon.