Spencer's Graduation from Air Force boot Camp

Some of you know that my niece, Spencer, joined the Air Force late last year and today graduated from boot camp. Below are some pictures of her graduation. Her mother is standing behind her in the black and white coat.

Below- standing at attention with her unit of all girls.

marching in (below)- she is the second girl behind the flag bearer.

Spencer and Nana ( my mom- for those who don't know)

Spencer, her mother Wendy and friend Ali



Friday was her actual graduation in her dress blues. Below are some pictures.




Spencer's bed(above) in her dorm room - with the first time her mom has seen her bed made in 19 years.


Spencer ( above) with her locker and her camouflage.

Sleep deprived and food deprived- she has made us all so proud. Go Airman Hearn!

Just some more pictures of Roman discovering his hands, his toys, his pacifier, his sold food and his temper (oh I didn't post pictures of that- but consider it discovered). Part of his tantrum comes from the new skill of pulling his pacifier out and throwing it during his nap time AND then not knowing how to put it back into his mouth.


here he is trying to get his pacifier into his mouth or is he pulling it out? It is entertaining to watch until the tantrum starts.




if he had the mouth of his mother, he would have no problem getting this ball into it. Guess good thing he takes after his father.



Eating green beans and rice cereal. He enjoys trying to feed himself with the spoon but that quickly results in him gagging himself.


We are thoroughly enjoying watching him discover new things (minus the temper) and have taken to making his baby food which I find fun. I've made sweet potatoes, carrots, butternut squash, pears, bananas, green beans and prunes. We are slowly introducing him to the different foods one at a time and he is doing very well with them. He loves his solids!!

a wonderful client from my vet clinic made this adorable blanket for Roman. So i had to post a picture with him sleeping with it. You can see how much hair he has lost. He looks like a dinosaur with his hair spiked. And i just got up so I don't look very lovely but you get the point.

Roman- 4 months and other photos

Roman is discovering his hands and how to put things in his mouth. He has been chewing on everything he can find displaying his first signs of teething- but anticipate we won't see teeth for awhile.




Maggie tries to put on her cuddly side in order to win some popcorn. She runs to the kitchen when she hears it popping in the microwave. She is definitely only a friend when their are perks (food) involved.



Abby thinks she owns the house and makes her mark by beating the other cats away from the food, water and bed. And here she is taking over Maggie's bed...trying to conquer the whole household- on bed at a time.

In Mid January- Roman and I traveled to Texas to visit GG (his great grandmother) and Nanny and Pops. Below are some photos of our visit- starting with the picture of 4 generations. Annie and I were standing in for Matt who was not able to make the trip.


Congo- newly adopted African Grey who started mimicking Roman's cry much to Nanny's delight.




Nanny and Roman above and Pops introducing Roman to "Baby"- the cockatoo- who was more interested in Roman's feet than anything else.
GG and Roman below!



roman demonstrating his reverse crunch!
Annie learning out to knit from GG. The hat she made she is wearing at the top picture.




roman standing tall against Aunt Annie. Won't be long before he is taller than her :)


Roman was very good for his trip and smiled and laughed at all the right times. It was a very special trip to get a chance to spend time with GG.

just for your enjoyment.

just some pictures from around the house... Roman at 3 months.


Maggie enjoying family time and her belly rubs!

And Abby thinking she'll push her way into Maggie's bed!