Piano Prodigy

Peek-a-boo with Joel

Piano Playin' Joel

Joel Sound Effects

Joel was making all kinds of new sounds. Jenn says he was preaching, I say he was riding a motorcycle. What do YOU think?

I am sure he was driving...something. Maybe a motorcycle, maybe a sports car, or maybe a big truck. Whatever he was doing, it was cute.

Joel Goes Crazy For Uncle Chris

This is hilarious! Chris barks like a dog and Joel loves it.

First Food - Squash!

School's Almost Over!

Joel's Well-Baby visit went well! He's twenty weeks today, the 19th. He's a whopping 16 lbs and 4 oz, and 26 inches long. I told Josh that Joel's two-foot-two! ;) He had three shots, and only grunted for the first two, and cried for a second on the last one! He's such a trooper!
Also, Joel rolled over by himself for the first time last night! It's so cool to watch him grow. I thank God that I'm able to stay home with him, I know so many mothers who want to that aren't able to.
Joel ate his first 'real' food the other night. We tried squash first, as I was told lighter to darker foods is the best way to go. That, and since I was introduced to fruits first, and from then on refused the veggies, Joel is getting a good taste of veggies before he gets into those sweet fruits! I'm uploading the video to YouTube as I write this, so I can link it to the blog. I apologize about the length of the video, you know the grandparents are long-distance!
Josh's last semester is winding down here in the next few weeks, and we are both SO ready for him to be done! a Master's degree is still an option, but not for a while! Please pray for us as Josh is looking into getting a second job, so we'll be able to pay off our medical/school debts more quickly. (I praise God that we don't have any credit card debt anymore, and haven't had for a few years now. I sincerely dislike those things (credit cards), they seem to get you every time!) A great job opportunity has been presented to him already, we're praying that the hours will work with his other job and his ministry responsibilities. I've been searching on and off for some sort of typing work. I only found a couple of viable opportunities, but I haven't heard back about either of them. Let me know if you hear of something!
We're still working on our health. I've slowly started to lose the weight I've been trying to get rid of. Keep praying for us about that, please!
Well, that pretty much catches you up on us for now. I'll post again in a couple of weeks, if I have anything new to tell you! And with the Adventures of Super-Baby, I'm sure I will! :) ~Jenn

Nah-Nah-NahhhNah

Joel seems to really like the music off commercials...when I sing it to him! He's such a little turkey, he cracks me up on a daily basis!

Tough Guy

Good Baby 2

Joel Video

Our little Joel is so cute! In this video, he "talks" to Mommy and Daddy, as well as smiles and laughs. I know it's a little long, but if you watch the whole thing, you won't be sorry! He's just the cutest baby ever!!!



P.S. All the links on the bottom of the video that say "Joel" are not OUR Joel. Just thought I'd let you know. :)

The Amazing Joel! video link

You've got to check out this link to a video of Joel.

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1370643959&k=XZLTYZSSU6XM5ABAXAZZWR

He's so cute, and strong!

In this episode Joel conducts Beethoven's 9th Symphony, holds his head up high, tries to stand up, and in between just looks cute and adorable. It's a long video, but what can I say? He's cute and we have Grandmas that live far away.

Can you believe he's already a month old?

Also check out Joel snoring!!!
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1370643959&k=XZL222UXW55M5ABAXAZZWR

Newborn Photo Session

Here are a few more pics from the photo session.

Video Links of Joel

You have to see these video clips. He's so cute awake or asleep.

Asleep:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1370643959&k=Y5AZQ5WYV54M5ABAXAZZWR

Awake:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1370643959&k=X413YVTRV3VM5ABAXAZZWR

Sneak Peek at Joel's Newborn Photo Session

We had Joel's newborn photo session yesterday, with Nate and Arancha Photography. All we've seen thus far is this little sneak peek, but it's looking great!!! We can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. Joel did great! He was actually awake for almost the whole shoot, which was probably harder on poor Arancha, because Joel is a wiggly worm when he's awake! He's never still! It's okay, though, I think Arancha liked the challenge. :)
We'll post more when we get the rest!
To see more of Nate and Arancha's work, go to http://www.nathanandarancha.blogspot.com/ or http://nateandaranchaphotography.com/
They do Engagement, Children's, Infant's, Wedding, Senior Photo Sessions and more!

Links to Facebook Albums of Joel

Check out these links. It's easier to post an entire album on facebook as opposed to one picture at a time on here. Josh has more pictures on his facebook. Jennifer has more comments on her pictures.

Jenn:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24319&l=c299d&id=566778733

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24463&l=0db2a&id=566778733

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24737&l=34690&id=566778733

Josh:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001348&l=3b5c0&id=1370643959

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001476&l=16568&id=1370643959

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2002029&l=8a7fc&id=1370643959

Yet MORE Pics! ;)

"What are you crazy people doing to me?"

"Have your people call my people, we'll do lunch."

Posin' for the paparazzi

"I could SO get used to this. How's my tan?"

Talking to Mommy.

Snoozin' on Daddy. You don't think he's proud of our new baby, do you?

Snoozin' on Nonna! Nonnas are always comfy.

"Hmmm, let me think on that for a while."

More Baby Pics!

Video of Joel!

Joel David Has Arrived!!!

What a day we had yesterday! As the previous post said, Jennifer was scheduled to be induced for labor yesterday at 7:30AM. Jennifer's mom had made it in from KY on Tuesday afternoon, we were all packed up and ready to leave for the hospital at 6:45AM when Jenn's water broke! Everything progressed so rapidly! She didn't need pitocin and was ready to start pushing at 11:45AM. At 12:38PM, Joel David Smith discovered America! He was 8lbs 7oz and 20 and one half inches long. Everything has gone so well. We are praising the Lord for his goodness and mercy to us.

I've posted a lot of pictures on facebook and I'm working on getting a link set up for you all.
God bless you, and THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for praying.

-Josh & Jenn & JOEL!!!