These pictures were taken at the beach. Joey and I went back this past Monday and returned Thursday night. We had a great time. Ali was there with Mark and that was so much fun watching Mark trying to interact with Joey!!!! Mark just celebrated his first birthday and is sooo big.

Joey rolled up on his side twice on Wednesday. It was so exciting. I love to watch him grow and discover new things; it is such a joy. He started sleeping through the night about 2 weeks ago. That has been such a relief, seeing as I'm going back to work next week. Jon and I had just been talking about we would need Joey to sleep through the night and it was either that night or the next night that he did! He's been going ever since. He usually sleeps from 9ish to about 6. Pray that he continues to do this! This has also helped him to nap better during the day. He is growing so quickly. He's laughing and smiling and cooing. We made a trip up to Winston Salem last Friday so Jonathan could say good bye to everyone. It was the first time his grandparents had seen Joey since he was about 4 weeks old. It was quite a change.

We're having techinical difficulties with the computer that we usually use. It's not connecting to the internet, so I'm having to be very creative on how I get the pictures online. Since we just got back last night, I have not attempted to upload any that I took. The above photos were emailed to me. So be patient! I will get some more new photos on here soon.

Jonathan had his orientation in Orlando on Wednesday. It didn't last as long as he thought it would, so that was nice. He had to do some work on his computer that BMW supplied in order for it to be functional for school. Just like his school here in Charlotte, the classes begin every 3 weeks. His 3 roommates have started the BMW school 6 weeks ago, so they've been able to give him some pointers and study material already. Always a hard worker, Jon is already starting to study diligently. As soon as I get his mailing address I will post it. I'm sure he'd love an encouraging note or food:) The first few days we were apart were very hard, but as of now we're settling in. It will be disrupted again next Friday and the week after as I try to adjust going back to work and taking Joe Joe to daycare. Pray for me to be calm so I don't upset Joey at all and for my own sanity. We have about a month until we see Jon again and we can't wait! We're already couting down the days.

Much love to you

J, L, & J

Emerald Isle

On the dock

Joey cooperating, before he realizes whats happening


Right after Joey had his feet put in the water....he was not happy

What a cutie!

2 Month Check Up and Jon's Graduation

Playing on his toy from Aunt Nini


Jon and I at his graduation!!!!



Our beautiful boy



Joey had his two month check up on Wednesday. He got a great report all around! He weighed 12lbs 12.5 oz. They measured him at the same length as last time (22.5inches) which I knew wasn't right. So they measured him again and said he was 23.5 inches. But I measured him when we got home and got close to 25 inches. He is growing wonderfully the pediatrician said. He is getting very interactive, smiling when we talk to him. His Aunt Nini gave him his floor play mat and he LOVES it. We'll put him on it and he'll entertain himself on it for 30 minutes at a time. He is sleeping pretty well. Most of the time in 7 hours stretches at night. He still is stubborn and doesn't want to miss anything during the day. But, we're trying to make progress. He is holding his head up for quite a while. He is so strong!!!!!


Joey was well behaved for his Daddy's graduation on Friday. He graduated from the Nascar Technical Insitutue. He had lots of honors, including Excellent attendance, Director's List, Alpha Beta Kappy National Honor's Society, Student of the Course 5 times, Ford Specialist, and is going to BMW academy next week. He is leaving for Orlando Monday July 20th. Pray for all of us as we're going to be apart for a while. The school is 6 months total, but we're hoping to see each other once a month. Thank God for webcams where we'll be able to talk live to each other and he'll be able to see Joey.

We're having a great summer. Can't believe my 12 weeks is almost up. Fastest 3 months ever!