Judson: Eight Months!

Well, eight months has come...and gone. Once again, I am late on my post. But hey, at least I'm consistent, right? You can't win 'em all.

I left off my last post mentioning that we were headed to Savannah...we had a lot fun! I even got to hang out with Pops, Mimi, Uncle Matty, Aunt Jenny, and some of Mimi and Pops' friends...all while mom took dad out for his birthday. We had a good time! We mostly just relaxed and enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, but we did spend one day in downtown. We left Savannah and went up to Augusta to spend the night with Uncle Matty and Aunt Jenny and see their new house! I'm excited to go back and visit and spend a little more time there:)

The next day we left and headed off to spend our last night in the States in Huntsville. Mimi and Pops came up too and we got to spend the evening with lots of family...it was a good way to end our Summer in the States:) On August 14, we headed back to Israel...mom and dad said I traveled really well...they were pretty thankful! There were only a few times I fussed on the plane, but my charming smile made that a little bit more forgivable to the folks on the plane. We made it back to Be'er Sheva the next evening and I even got to ride back with Aunt Tiff!

Our time back so far as been pretty good. It took some adjusting the first couple weeks, but for the most part we are back in a bit of a groove, and I am sleeping like a champ! Jet lag only lasted 8 days...it was rough, but we survived. I experienced my first Sirens too...I didn't mind all that much, every time we went to the shelter I just made new friends:)

As part of our groove, mom and I are still going up to meet dad for lunch about once a week. It's been pretty cool to see dad in all his doctor stuff!

As far as milestones, I still haven't started crawling on hands and knees yet, but I am getting around just fine with my army crawl. I've also started eating most all the things that Mom and Dad eat at mealtime. My check-up a few weeks ago went well...I took those shots like a champ, and found out I weighed 18.5 pounds. My growth rate has slowed a little, but I'm still pretty husky!

Judson: Seven Months!

My seventh month has flown by! Once again, I’m a little late on my post. Despite the busyness, I have managed to do lots of growing this past month! I got my first two teeth. Mom misses my toothless grin, but I’m pretty cute when I flash those pearly whites. I’m getting closer to crawling, but not quite there. The army crawl is still my primary mode of transportation, but every now and then I’ll tuck my knees up and attempt to crawl. I’m also rockin’ the sippy cup these days…every now and then, mom gives me juiceJ This past month I experienced quite a few firsts. Some good, some not so good. Turns out running a fever, going to the doctor, parvovirus, and constipation aren’t so fun. Needless to say, the past two weeks have been a bit rough for this little man, but I’m plugging right along with a smile and a singsong.

Mom and Dad’s friends in Auburn were very generous to throw a shower in my honor. I got lots of good stuff and must say that I might just be the best dressed seventh month old boy there is…thanks to our friendsJ Just last week we waved goodbye to Auburn friends and headed off to the beach with Gigi, Papa, and the Douthit aunts, uncles, and cousins. We missed Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Amanda, but we are glad we got to see them a couple times this Summer! Tomorrow we are leaving for Savannah with Pops, Mimi, Uncle Matty and Aunt Jenny. I’m bummed Uncle Andrew can’t be there, but I’m thankful he’s working hard for the USA, USA, USA…oh wait, wrong context. (I watched a lot of World Cup soccer with Dad this Summer).

It’s been a great month, I’m glad to have celebrated both my sixth and seventh months here in the States. It’s hard to believe how fast it has gone by, but I’m thankful we were able to come! Until next time…

my new favorite toy:)

just like dad!

our gracious hosts!

playing with Rylynn

Ellen came to visit!

Walden Wedding

I LOVED the water!

Judson: Six Months!

Folks, I'm a week late on my post, but this past week has been a doosy! We went to Mimi and Pops last weekend and I got to meet Uncle Andrew, we had to go up to Huntsville for a doctor's appointment for dad, and then three days later we were back up in Huntsville at Gigi and Papa's to visit with the whole family. We celebrated my cousin, Emery's, third birthday, watched some fireworks, went to a Worlund family reunion, visited West Huntsville, and then headed back down to the Plains. And THAT was just SINCE I turned six months, folks.

In my sixth month, I took my first ever plane ride to the good 'ole US of A. I was a champ. I slept about 11 hours of the 12 hour plane ride. Uncle Yossi and Aunt Jamie were on the flight with us:) Mom and Dad finally got chick-fil-a when we landed in Philly...they were pretty excited about that. 

The two short plane rides were a little harder on this little man, but I survived...and so did Mom and Dad:) 

When we landed, we had lots a family waiting on us. We spent a few days in Huntsville, a few days in Chelsea, and then headed off to the Plains for dad to begin his studying for the USMLE. Since being in Auburn, I have gotten to meet lots of great people! We have spent time with many of Mom and Dad's dear friends and gotten to see lots of family. The Lord has been very gracious to our family to surround us with so many fine folks:) 

I have learned to sit up, to scoot around, and I am eating solid foods! So far, I like avocados, zucchini, carrots, and cereal! I also really like to play in the walker. It's been a pretty big growing month for this guy!

Here is my last month in pictures!

Meeting Papaw and Helen

Playing with Ellen and Papaw

Happy Father's Day, Dad!

Meeting Rylynn...and Mr. Trey and Mrs. Mary

Playing with the Pughs

Helping Aunt Jess and Uncle Logan Move to Auburn

Four Generations of Douthit Men

Yum!

Emery's Birthday

Watching Fireworks

Playing with Emery and Mya

Look What I can Do!

I Loved the Bubbling Boulder:)

Me and Nova, Aunt Jess and Uncle Logan's New Puppy