Summer 2009

Is it really September 16 already!?  Where did summer go!!???

Just wanted to share some of our activities this summer-

* We moved from Silver Spring, MD to Germantown, MD in May.  We like our 2br apt- the location is AWESOME.  Close to the church building and close to Joel's aunt's family.

* It was the last trimester of my pregnancy- I was HOT a lot of the time!

* I took Joseph to the pool A LOT!

* On August 27, Levi Anthony Pincock was born!  8lbs, 11oz, 21 inches.   He is just a darling baby, growing big and strong and amazing us every day!  

Since I'm rekindling my commitment to this blog, I dont want to get too ahead of myself.  Hope you enjoy the pics!

Joel with Joseph (1yr, 22 mo) and baby Levi (4 days old)

Joseph hanging out at the park & (below) with his friend, Raica

Going to the pool & doing some "reading"

Mama & Joe at Tita Kat's place.  Below: Elder Pincock in the making?

At our new place in Germantown!  

Above: Joseph listening to the baby's heartbeat.

Below: goofin off with Dada

Introducing: Levi Anthony Pincock!

Born: August 27, 2009 @ 6:19 AM

Levi @ 4 days old

Levi @ 2 1/2 weeks

My very own twinkling star!

I just love the way he makes a little diamond with his fingers! 

Joe signs the darndest thing!

Here's a little demo of Joseph communicating through sounds and signs!

Gotta love it!

People first, then food, then things...

JOSEPH'S FIRST BIRTHDAY WAS SO MUCH FUN!

As Suze Orman says, "People first, then money, then things"... well, to describe the pictures, it's - People first, then FOOD, then things :)

Since it was Oct 25, a few days before Halloween, we started off having Joseph and his guests have a photo-op in their costumes. It was a zoo- because we had lots of animal costumes, and also because of the mayhem that happens trying to take a picture of lots of kids at the same time.

After the pictures, we had some yummy lunch, and followed by a great puppet show! It was called "Baby Bear's 1st Birthday". Super cute.

After the cake, Joseph gave all his guests a little white pumpkin and a balloon.

It's hard to believe that a year has come and gone. Joseph is such a cute little toddler now. He's a great walker, talker, and all around shaker! He is so sweet whenever he says "mama" and "daddy". The best is when he folds his arms when we pray. He will always be our precious little guy.

Hope you enjoy our pics! We hope you can come at the next big bash!

Joseph as a lion.

Jefferson, Micah, and Joseph

The sweetest monkey, bear, and lion on the block!

Joseph with Daddy and Grandpa Whit

Kids with their dads :)

Daddy, Mommy, and Joe

The crowd watching "Baby Bear's 1st Birthday!"

I love my balloon!

The Velasco's with Joe

Joe and Tita Kat

Kat, Antonio, Dad and Kristine

Mama (far left), Grandma Hazel, Grandma Noelle, and Joseph

Joseph with Aunt Ness and Babu (Grandma Noelle)

This delicious food provided by my dad, mom, Lola, and Joel's mom just completed the par-tay!

Personalized M n' Ms for Joe's big day!

Last but not least, the yummy cake!

Joe had a good taste of a little bit of the icing.

Joseph's 1st birthday!

Happy Birthday, Joseph!

Here is Joseph with his favorite gift of all... a balloon!

Joe "the Hitman" Pincock!

Dear Ve-La'an, my adoring fan and trusted friend, in Canada,

Per your mother's request, here is Joe walking around, strutting my shades.

My brain can't seem to figure out how to convert my cell phone videos to put on this blog- (must've been those supplexes and piledrivers kicking in), so the link will just have to do.

Hope this will motivate you through exams and such.  And if it's getting too cold up there, send me a looney and I'll send you my leather jacket.

Yours truly,

Bret

"sorry for being tired"... i guess ?

I went to a soccer clinic today hosted by Real Maryland (I couldn't believe part of my job was to be outside on a soccer field on a beautiful gorgeous day and watch kids do soccer drills- just brilliant!).  Anyway, apart from some cool soccer tricks- like picking up the ball with your feet, splicing the ball, and kicking it from behind to change directions- there was one thing that stuck with me that the instructor said.  It was to be aware of your posture when you are tired- because "You don't want anyone to see you tired- because when you are not tired, you look stronger.   And when you look stronger, you become stronger"

And apparently- the following picture is the INCORRECT way to look tired:

In this position (even if you are Kobe), your opponents will think they can take advantage of your fatigue.  

The following is the CORRECT way to stand when you are tired.  Your opponents will think you were tall-er and not think of you as tired.

I know it's beyond just playing sports the attitude of "I'm dead tired- but I will overcome!"- so I was glad to pick up that little suggestion to apply in my day-to-day.  Now, instead of hunching over while reading my Scriptures- I will stand tall and read them standing up :)

These are a few of my favorite things....

Joe loves the feel of grass. He likes to walk on it- and inevitably, pluck some to eat!

"Hello?! Dada.... dada...dada...."

He's so adorable when he puts the phone (or remote) on his ear and starts babbling as if talking with his dada.

In the mornings, Joe will play in his room- and he has a few things he can tinker with- one of them is his wave machine. He loves all the buttons- and he just gets so excited when it starts blaring music...and even more so when it's on NPR.

Here he is waving his favorite treats- Gerber puffs! He also fancies the dried apples and just recently, the yogurt melts. And let's be honest, mommy enjoys them, too! :)

It's difficult to capture him "walking" by picture- so I'll be sure to get a video of that soon.

However-- his next favorite thing to getting around the house is... climbing the stairs! Here he is climbing so readily. And why wouldn't he? Mia is at the top of the stairs!

"i will do anything for love..." (meatloaf)

And my favorite "Joe's favorite thing" is.... flowers!

Here we are walking home from the park- and you can count on Joe to "stop and smell the roses"- or the pretty purple flowers, in this case.

Hope you enjoyed getting a glimpse of his "faves" for now. I sure love discovering them with him!

JsQT

This is Joel's Quirky list (according to him)-- and of course, Joel is a QT (according to me!) :)

1) I turn the shower on when Joseph is having a hard time going to sleep. It's a tested and proven way to conk him out.

2) At work, if someone goes on the elevator, I'll race them up the stairs- without them knowing.

3) Even if we're running late, I insist on setting out plates and making a proper breakfast (i.e. toast, cereal, fruits, yogurt, eggs, etc)

4) I wear three pairs of socks to fit in my Kung Fu shoes.

5) I think a nap will replace a doctor's visit.

6) I can put yogurt on anything and it will taste good!

SQT- 6 quirky things

I thought this would be a cool subject to write about...

Six quirky things about me (according to me):

1)  I carry floss everywhere!  in my purse, in the car, in my 72-hour kit!

2) I am usually aware when it is 10:20 am or pm.  

3)  I have Domino's Pizza, Continental (subs), and Mayflower (Chinese) - in my cell.  Ready to order, when you are! 

4) I have programmed my phone for one-touch- single digit for cell phone, and double digits for home/alternate number.  example- 3- Dad's cell.  33- Dad's home.  2- Joel's cell, 22- Joel's work.

5) I am not afraid of bugs (spiders, crickets, centipedes, etc)- but I freeze around dogs- I can't even pet them!  even now, my heart just skipped a beat thinking about it!

6) I like all my in-laws.  ALL OF THEM... a very rare gift, I've been told!

obviously, not an all-inclusive list- but i do find these items "quirky/unusual" about me.  Do you agree?

Tag: Nadia, Jenna, Natalie, Ashley.

Feel free to "self-tag", as I did here (from my sis-in-law's page!).