The wait is over! New pictures are finally here! I'm posting the website where you can view The Young Fam's latest photos. Amber (our photographer) has temporarily posted a slideshow of the best of our pictures on her website. So I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Happy Viewing!
P.S. You may see Santa again in the future in the form of a Christmas card. I guess we'll have to wait and see who's been naughty and who's been nice!
http://www.mcadoophoto.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?slideshow=seth
10.18.2007
10.03.2007
Picture Day!
Tomorrow's date marks Seth's half birthday. It is hard to believe he has been with us six months already. Time flies when your having fun! He is getting pretty good at sitting up now. But, we're still working on it.
We went today for Seth's second photo session. He got to practice sitting up a whole lot this morning. He was working hard for those two strange ladies who wanted him to smile so much! I got a workout, too, when I was hopping back and forth.....sit him up, jump out of the camera lens's aim, then jump back in time to catch him before he falls over! He's not a multi-tasker yet. He could either sit up and frown or lay down and smile. But, I think between the photographer and me both being quick to snap the pic or jump out of the way of it, we got some really great shots. He held up well and didn't really get all that fussy even through the outfit changes. He smiled quite a bit. But I love ALL the expressions that babies make and I think it's so cute to get a picture of a tantrum now and then.
He wore overalls sans shirt, his Halloween costume, and a Santa outfit for Christmas pictures that was sooooo adorably cute!
Last time, Seth and I took pictures by ourselves but, this time Chris joined in to make it a family affair. Chris is like most guys, and that is just not his thing. But, he sucked it up and was a good sport to make Momma happy. And we all know that if Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! I'll try to figure out how to post the proofs when I get them. I'm so excited!
We went today for Seth's second photo session. He got to practice sitting up a whole lot this morning. He was working hard for those two strange ladies who wanted him to smile so much! I got a workout, too, when I was hopping back and forth.....sit him up, jump out of the camera lens's aim, then jump back in time to catch him before he falls over! He's not a multi-tasker yet. He could either sit up and frown or lay down and smile. But, I think between the photographer and me both being quick to snap the pic or jump out of the way of it, we got some really great shots. He held up well and didn't really get all that fussy even through the outfit changes. He smiled quite a bit. But I love ALL the expressions that babies make and I think it's so cute to get a picture of a tantrum now and then.
He wore overalls sans shirt, his Halloween costume, and a Santa outfit for Christmas pictures that was sooooo adorably cute!
Last time, Seth and I took pictures by ourselves but, this time Chris joined in to make it a family affair. Chris is like most guys, and that is just not his thing. But, he sucked it up and was a good sport to make Momma happy. And we all know that if Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! I'll try to figure out how to post the proofs when I get them. I'm so excited!
9.12.2007
Seth-A-Roo
My Mom (aka BB) got Seth a Jumperoo the other day. He was cranky and tired because it was past bedtime. But, she and I put that thing together and stuck him in it. It was like InstaHappy Baby appeared! In the video, Seth smiles every time he looks at the toy attachment but, the toy blocks the view on camera. I especially loved it when he looked around for the flash after Mom took a picture.
9.10.2007
Could be read as a Soap Box
Tomorrow is a day to remember in our nation's history. When I was a kid, I remember grown ups starting sentences with "when I was a kid". And, I would think to myself, "Oh Lord, here we go again..." I remember my grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and parents telling me how they lived through the Great Depression, World War II, or The Vietnam War - all the big things that I was reading in my history books at the time - Watergate and JFK and so on. They would comment on how it was different reading of it in a school text book than it was when they lived it out in their lives.
I think now I understand what they meant. Six years later, I'm sure 9/11 has made it into our children's history books. And, on one hand, it seems like a lifetime ago that we were all glued to our television sets watching the news clips over and over again. On the other hand, it doesn't seem like it has been six years already! People have mixed emotions over the war in Iraq and yahda yahda yahda. Regardless of how you feel about the war on terror, tomorrow is a day to remember and honor all the lives we've lost both in the Twin Towers and because of the Twin Towers.
I hope you will fly a flag tomorrow to show your dedication to our heroes and to our great nation! Whether you choose to hang a flag on your house, on your car, or in a window doesn't matter. It's really just the symbol that matters. Plus, it will make you feel fantastic to do it. And, let's honor our troops who are fighting a war to ensure our safety at home. While you are hanging your flag tomorrow, take a minute (or more!) to say a prayer for the soldiers who put on a uniform and travel so many miles away from home to protect us so that we don't have to be our own militia fighting a battle right here on our soil. They deserve our prayers and support everyday but, I know it's easy to forget that. So tomorrow let's remember them. If you think about it, what a great way to start your day!
This public service announcement brought to you by Ginger Young
I think now I understand what they meant. Six years later, I'm sure 9/11 has made it into our children's history books. And, on one hand, it seems like a lifetime ago that we were all glued to our television sets watching the news clips over and over again. On the other hand, it doesn't seem like it has been six years already! People have mixed emotions over the war in Iraq and yahda yahda yahda. Regardless of how you feel about the war on terror, tomorrow is a day to remember and honor all the lives we've lost both in the Twin Towers and because of the Twin Towers.
I hope you will fly a flag tomorrow to show your dedication to our heroes and to our great nation! Whether you choose to hang a flag on your house, on your car, or in a window doesn't matter. It's really just the symbol that matters. Plus, it will make you feel fantastic to do it. And, let's honor our troops who are fighting a war to ensure our safety at home. While you are hanging your flag tomorrow, take a minute (or more!) to say a prayer for the soldiers who put on a uniform and travel so many miles away from home to protect us so that we don't have to be our own militia fighting a battle right here on our soil. They deserve our prayers and support everyday but, I know it's easy to forget that. So tomorrow let's remember them. If you think about it, what a great way to start your day!
This public service announcement brought to you by Ginger Young
8.20.2007
My New Do
I had reached the boiling point with my untamable frock! Why is it that you wake up one morning to find your hair has grown three inches overnight and your dark roots are daring you to try and style your hair so as to hide the noticeable overgrowth?! It never works either. Without fail, you show up late to work with your hair pinned in so many different directions because you absolutely refused to wear it down, especially after you got the crease from trying on a ponytail!
This was the state my hair and I were in when I called up my stylist and begged her to fit me in ASAP. I'm usually good about calling in advance but, not this time. I had been talking about getting a hair cut for some time. I just couldn't ever remember to call to make the appointment. Whenever I did think of calling, it was either Sunday or Monday - the only days stylists have off!
I made my appointment and was prepared to tough it out until the day would finally arrive. Much to my surprise, Janet called me back thirty minutes later and said she had just had a cancellation and could I be there in an hour and a half? You betcha, Sister! I can be there in ten minutes if it means you'll put my poor hair out of its misery!!!
I should also mention that my son had found his mommy's hair and just needs to give it a good yank every few minutes or so. This created a need for getting my hair CUT OFF! I've always had enough hair to fit into a ponytail but, not this time folks! My hair is shorter than it has ever been in my life and, I'm lovin' it! I've had lots of compliments on it, which is nice but, we women all know we anticipate hearing what our other half has to say about "the new do". (As an aside here, Chris got a haircut the same day.) WELL! I come home to see my husband with his its-100-degrees-and-I-work-outside" short haircut. And, naturally, I say, "You're haircut looks good. I like it." Now, this would have been an opportune time for Chris to make his comments on my hair.
But, Chris did not say a word about my hair at this time. I handed off the baby to him and, proceeded to the kitchen where I prepared him a most fine meal. I occupied the baby while my husband ate the hot, fresh meal. Then, I ate my food - cold. Afterwards, we watched TV together. Finally, three hours later, while directing his attention to the TV he mumbles, "I like your hair." Okay, yeah, I believe ya buddy!! Whatever....I like it....I think it makes me like it even more that I don't believe his saying he likes it!!! I don't think I'll ever change my hairstyle again! But, I didn't tell him any of that....I just mumbled back, "thanks". And that was that.
This was the state my hair and I were in when I called up my stylist and begged her to fit me in ASAP. I'm usually good about calling in advance but, not this time. I had been talking about getting a hair cut for some time. I just couldn't ever remember to call to make the appointment. Whenever I did think of calling, it was either Sunday or Monday - the only days stylists have off!
I made my appointment and was prepared to tough it out until the day would finally arrive. Much to my surprise, Janet called me back thirty minutes later and said she had just had a cancellation and could I be there in an hour and a half? You betcha, Sister! I can be there in ten minutes if it means you'll put my poor hair out of its misery!!!
I should also mention that my son had found his mommy's hair and just needs to give it a good yank every few minutes or so. This created a need for getting my hair CUT OFF! I've always had enough hair to fit into a ponytail but, not this time folks! My hair is shorter than it has ever been in my life and, I'm lovin' it! I've had lots of compliments on it, which is nice but, we women all know we anticipate hearing what our other half has to say about "the new do". (As an aside here, Chris got a haircut the same day.) WELL! I come home to see my husband with his its-100-degrees-and-I-work-outside" short haircut. And, naturally, I say, "You're haircut looks good. I like it." Now, this would have been an opportune time for Chris to make his comments on my hair.
But, Chris did not say a word about my hair at this time. I handed off the baby to him and, proceeded to the kitchen where I prepared him a most fine meal. I occupied the baby while my husband ate the hot, fresh meal. Then, I ate my food - cold. Afterwards, we watched TV together. Finally, three hours later, while directing his attention to the TV he mumbles, "I like your hair." Okay, yeah, I believe ya buddy!! Whatever....I like it....I think it makes me like it even more that I don't believe his saying he likes it!!! I don't think I'll ever change my hairstyle again! But, I didn't tell him any of that....I just mumbled back, "thanks". And that was that.
8.13.2007
New Comer
Hello, my name is Ginger and I'm an alcoho....Woops! Wrong group!
I'm new at the whole blogging thing but, I thought I would give it a stab. You never know, I could win an award for best collection of short stories or something. I titled "our" blog Chris and Ginger and even used The Young Family for our name. But, I doubt very seriously if Chris plans on posting anything. Still, I'll pass along his exciting news to all of our adoring fans.
Recently, Chris and I had a baby, Seth Hudson Young, so I'm sure an occasional photo will pop up now and again. I'd like to make our blog more than a shrine to Seth though. I don't really want to be one of those mommies who can't find a single other thing to talk about besides what is going on in my child's life. But, I'm sure that will be easier said than done. I am posting a recent picture of Mr. Seth with today's blog. He is four months old and is quite tall for his age. When he was born, he was 20.25" and, as of last Wednesday's check-up, he had grown to 26"! He weighs in at almost 16 lbs. But, as you can see from the photo, it is mostly muscle!
For now, I just wanted to get something posted and send out our blog address. I was reluctant to create a blog site but, one of my friends created one a few months ago and, I've gone back to it time and time again to find out the newest and latest. It is kind of a fun way to keep in touch. So, I hope you'll pop in now and then to see what's new with the Young's.
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