Visit with Auntie Laura

Josephine has enjoyed spending time with Auntie Laura since she has been in town. We miss Laura since she moved away from the Bay Area, but we'll just have to visit her in L.A. and introduce Josie to the other half of the state. Maybe we'll get Josie an agent and see if she can start earning her keep... :)

Bringing Back the '80s

We usually avoid taking profile shots, but we just had to reveal to those who have not seen it, the truth about Josie's mullet... Most of the time it curls to the side and is very cute, but combing it down shows its true form.

Skate Park

On Sunday we had breakfast with friends at a nearby cafe, then we walked to the local skate park to check out the action. Teenagers, little kids, and adults were enjoying the weather while doing tricks. Max was fascinated... and I think Josie was taking notes. (In case you're wondering, Mom and Dad forgot her hat, so she was sporting the desert princess look).

Where's my phone?

Texting While Driving

Kids these days... all they want to do is "text" their friends on their phones! Josie even texts while driving!

4 months old

Today, Josie is 4 months old! It also happens to be her dad's 396 month birthday (or 33 years). She is really developing her neck strength, doing lots of arching, and definitely more interested in rolling these days. She likes to "talk" more and more and has been grabbing everything with an amazingly tight grip. And, of course, putting whatever she can into her mouth! Her new noises (she does a very nice raspberry) and laughs make us smile all the time.

For the 3 people who voted in the last blog poll... Josie weighed in at 13 lbs 11 oz at her check up this week (about 50th percentile). Sorry, no prizes for the person who guessed 13.5 lbs, but you know who you are!

And you thought it was a joke...

Here's a good shot of Josie's celebrity look-a-like, complete with tough dragon tattoo graphic. :)

Birthing Class Reunion

Last Saturday we met up for a reunion with the families from our birthing class and our instructor. It was a nice wrap-up to our bonding experience together preparing for childbirth and parenting. This was Dan's first time meeting the babies (Lisa gets to see them every week in her mom's group that grew out of the class). Dan commented that all the moms seemed to have so much more energy now that they aren't pregnant! It has been great to have this network of support with other new parents.

New Dance Moves

Sittin' Pretty

We took this photo about a week ago, but I just had to post it because it just makes me smile. She doesn't spend much time in this seat (still developing that skill) but she'll get the hang of it soon.





Dan's mom Carolyn sent this photo of Dan practicing his sitting when he was just a little one. Life comes full circle...

What a laugh

Why is it so cute when babies laugh?

Bring on Spring!

Today we enjoyed the spring sunshine by playing in a improvised "tent" in the backyard. We listened to the chirping birds, smelled the neighbor's BBQ (yum...) and had fun looking in the mirror. This weather is awesome!!! So much better than the rain (though we know it's good for our garden and CA's drought).

Busy weekend

Sleeping in and playing- a great start to the weekend.

Then a trip to Sacramento to visit to meet the Hayashi family clan. Josie loves hanging out with her great grandmother Osame (a.k.a. "Gma" or "G-Gma"). Sunday morning, Josie's great Uncle Harris and her cousin Parker met her for the first time. Finally, the weekend ended with dinner at the Ferrier grandparents' house and a special Easter present, wrapped in a very personalized bag...

Look-a-like

Josephine is the newest member of a wonderful extended Ferrier-Johnson family, but who does she take after? Most people say her dad... but others say her mom... what about her aunties or uncle or cousin Colin? What do you think?