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N - A Day of Firsts

Joel seems to have been on the verge of crawling for a little while now.  Mary and I have anticipated that milestone with mixed emotions.  On one hand it's so exciting to see our little baby boy grow and learn new things.  On the other other hand, mobility brings a whole new set of challenges.  Today he decided it was about time to get moving.  His crawl resembles an army crawl but it is very effective.

Why stop there though.  It's an entirely different world when taken in from a standing position.

N - Probably not what HE had in mind

N - Just Some Pictures

The boy has some big eyes.  This is watching fireworks on the 4th of July in Kingwood, TX.

Joel loves dill pickles.  He gets this from his mom.

Not the most flattering look but he was cracking his mom up.

Hanging out with dear 'ol dad.

N - Sooner Youth Camp 2008

The family enjoyed a great week at Sooner Youth Camp on Lake Murray in Ardmore, OK.  Mary was a camper at SYC for 7 years and has been on staff now for 8 years.  I started going with her in 2002.  This was Joel's first year (2nd if you count the womb)!  Joel was a big hit with the staff and campers alike.  Our friend, Sammy, quickly became a chick magnet with Joel in his arms.  Each night the campers provide their own entertainment in "Social Hour".  Joel was well-represented in many of the skits.

Here is a picture of Joel and his mommy.  No shorts at SYC (j/k - that was the old days).

Here is Joel with his friend Diana.  Diana was one of Mary's counselors when she was a camper.  We are good friends with Diana and her family.

The view from my bunk.  The fan is a must have as there is no A/C and the temperatures in mid-July can be ridiculous!