The Many Faces of Jimmy

As I was laying in bed with Jimmy I thought it was a good opportunity to get some close-ups. After all, he is three weeks old (wow how time flies). He cooperated very well providing many funny faces in a short period of time. Obviously the good times were short lived as the last few pictures show his frustration with the camera. Must be what the celebrities feel like with all the paparazzi :). Enjoy.

Phoenix Weekend

We spent the weekend in Phoenix with Grandma and Grandpa King and enjoyed a couple lazy days of just hanging around the house. Cousins John and Stephanie were there with baby Abby and Scotty flew in on Friday night for the ASU game on Saturday. John was thrilled that he was able to hold Jeffry... and Jeffry enjoyed it. Scotty and Jake became fast friends as they played tag and hide-n-seek. Most importantly, Grandma and Grandpa were able to spend time with all of the boys.


Sleeping in the same lap all of his cousins before him slept in.


Grandma and Jimmy exchanging facial expressions

Grandpa explaining something important to Jeffry

He used to fit in this sink pretty good

Hanging out with Nanna

As close as she got to getting her feet on the beach

I'm not sure who put who to sleep

Mickey ride at Babys-R-Us

Sprinkler Time

Well we try to make the best of the hot summer and broke out the slip-n-slide the other day. Too bad dad's ol' body can't drop to the ground and slide quite as easily as it used to. Jeffry hasn't quite got the run and slide down. It is more of a run, stop, drop and kick my legs out, sort of action. Jake has gotten pretty good though. I have attached some pictures and a little video of the day. Apparently I need some instruction on using the video function of my camera. It wasn't until after I stopped recording that I realized I was holding the camera length wise and wouldn't be able to "rotate" the footage like I do the pictures. Just turn your screen sideways and it will look fine.



Bring It!




Oh yeah...





Looks like he knows what he's doing



Clear the runway

He's safe at home plate

There comes a time when every man must wash his ride

The final rinse

Jimmy is here...

James Ryder Byrd

Proud Momma

Proud Daddy

Tired momma

Proud big brother

Joci and baby Jimmy

Jeffry likes Jimmy's baby beanie

Taylor loving on cousin Jimmy

Jimmy

Well for those of you who didn't know, Johnna and I are in the process of adopting our third child. We were introduced to a young girl who was looking at possibly placing her unborn child with a good family. We have been in contact with her since around May and she was scheduled to be induced on September 10, 2010. However, even the best laid plans don't always work out like you'd think. So, as Johnna, Jake, Jeffry and I, our two dogs and a truckload of vacation essentials were on our way from Pinetop to Yuma we recieved a text that the girl was in labor. We scrambled to get to Phoenix and decide how to audible at the last minute and baby Jimmy was born at 1:42p on September 8, 2010. He weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. He is healthy as a horse and by all accounts just a wonderful baby. We were released from the hospital on September 10, 2010, and all appropriate paperwork was completed on September 11, 2010, officially paving the way for Jimmy to become a member of the Byrd family. We are working hard to change his days to nights and to teach Jeffry how to "play nice" with his new baby brother. Big brother Jake is absolutely in love and is very helpful, often offering to feed the baby or simply hold him in his lap as he watches cartoons.

Pinetop 2010

Jake getting ready for his race

Life is good

Babysitting the new puppy

"No he can't read my poker face"

Watching daddy and Jake racing

All sacked out at the neighborhood block party.


Enjoying Sandy's diva glasses.


Jake the photographer.


How many people can we fit in the boy's tent?


Jake's new umbrella that he is so proud of.

We took the kids and dogs to Pinetop last week and spent some time in the cool weather of the white Mountains. While we were there our dog Maggie had a bladder infection and wet all over the house. We ended up taking her to the vet and getting her some medication. Then our other dog Haley got sick and threw up all over the house the next day. We hadn't noticed right away and Jeffry walked through it and scooped some puke up on his comb and ran it through his hair. As he came walking by we got a wift and tried to figure out what was going on. Needless to say we spent a good part of our time on vacation cleaning the carpet. Other than that we had a wonderful week and spent time with lots of friends.

Jeffry is Walking

Disneyland 2010

Boy this sword is really stuck


Good job nanna, got 'em all tuckered out


Well dad, where would you like to fly today


This hotel room is SWEET!!

At the Alladin Show

Chip and Dale's Tree House

Jeffry liked Minney

Already cruizin' for chickees

Carrousel Fun

First day of fun

Well the King Family invaded Disneyland this last week and brought an infinite amount of positive energy to an already positive destination. It was great to get together with the family and allow the boys to spend time with their cousins. Jake loved the Teacups ride and the Flying Dumbo ride. However, his favorite color vehicle on each ride was pink. I tried to encourage him to get into the blue or green vehicles each time, but he refused. When there were no pink ones available he would look confused like "Well what do we do now???" Jeffry rode a few rides, but mostly enjoyed watching Jake ride his rides. We attended a character breakfast one of the mornings and we knew this would be a mistake as Jake is terrified of people in costume. Sure enough, when Stitch (of Lilo and Stitch) came by Jake hid under the table. When Stitch proceeded to follow him under the table, Jake bolted for the door. Outside of the "character assaults" things went very well and both kids had a great time.