What a Week!

This has been a very big week for Josie. First of all she was baptized on Saturday with her pal Lane. She was a trooper, didn't even cry when the holy water was poured over her lovely lady locks. Afterwards we had a big celebration for Josie. 25 people came from near and far for the occassion. Most of her fans came from Omaha, but some came from Chicago, Minnesota, South Dakota, and we can't forget Nate who came from just up the road.

This was also the very first time Josie met her favorite cousin Maeve. They hit it off right away. Maeve loved to hug, pat, and supervise Josie's bath. She was a great big cousin from the start, already picking up things and giving them to Josie and letting everyone know when Josie was sleeping.

The day after the baptism, Lane & Josie had a nice playdate where Josie showed off her mad skills on the catepillar! As you can tell Lane was very impressed.

Finally, Josie's neck is strong enough that she can sit in her bumbo seat...What a week!

Babies Gone Wild

Brody to Marlee: "Look at this little kid, laying down right in the middle of us, who does she think she is?!"



Marlee to Brody: "I dunno but her nose looks so cute, like a little button. Don't you just want to pinch it?"

Josie to Marlee & Brody: "Oh for crying out loud, do you know how hard it is for me to sit up?! And when I do you just leave me here, all alone....I'm lonely. Soooo lonely..."

Omaha, Somewhere in the Middle of America

Josie vacationed in Omaha for the past week. She has not been there since she was the wee age of 7 days old, so she had plenty of friends and family to catch up with. It was a fun packed week of pooping on Aunt Kathy, cooing at the Grandma's, admiring ceiling fans everywhere, as well as sleeping 5 hour stretches at night (Mom and Dad say THANK YOU JOSIE!).

One of the finer moments was when Josie got to put on her bikini and go for her first dip at the Constantino house. We spent about 1 hour gearing up for the big moment that lasted about 15 minutes. Deciding what beach towel matches her swimsuit, finding her sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, binky, OK here we come Pool! As you can tell Josie didn't want the moment to end.

Life in the fast Lane

Josie had her 1st "date" with her new boyfriend Lane. Billy thought it was imperative that he introduce himself to this young lad early on. "Lane, you will know me as Josie's Father" he said in his most intimidating voice possibly. Lane just smirked. Josie simply grabbed Lane by the hair and said "Hey...you're my man and you're coming with me!"

Josie and Lane are already working on possible Halloween costumes. Some ideas include Little Miss Piggy and Kermit, Norbit and Rasputia (no we didn't actually watch this movie...) or Lafonda and Kip (yes we did see this movie).

Lovely Ladylocks

My locks, my lovely lady locks, check it out..I drive the boys crazy, I do it on the daily, dolce and cabanna, Sharyl and Madonna... While Josie's locks may not be gold, they are still lovely. Therefore I bring you the first installment of "Josie's Do's". How many other babies can do hair impersonations?!

The first picture is Josie's imitation of Don King. I think her whole boxing career is really starting to take over her life. Next we have Ace Ventura Josie Detective. Missing burp cloth, lost a diaper, have no fear Josie will solve the case. (We do realize this do is quite similar to the DK do, but her facial expression completely changes the character). Finally we have Josie the lawyer. With three out of five uncles being attorneys she couldn't help but mock them. "Legally, the way I see it, you have three options: feed me, change me, or snuggle me. Which do you choose?"

One Tough Cookie

Since day one Josie has liked to pose with her "guns" flexed and ready to take on any whimpy baby that may cross her path. Yup, she came out of the womb swinging at all the nurses and doctors. That being said, we thought it was time to name her biceps. After much debate and many names thrown out there (Tom & Jerry, Itchy & Scratchy, Touchdown & Jesus), we have decided to name them Mickey and Minnie.

We put on her jogging suit yesterday and she had some practice time. With a little more coaching and packing on the pounds I think she'll be ready for the ring really soon. I can hear the announcer now..."In this corner, weighing nearly 9lbs, Josie the Mighty Mouse Bemis! With her guns of steal, Mickey and Minnie, look out babies there is a new champ in town."

Josie is 6 weeks!

Josie turned 6 weeks on Friday. This picture was taken before we went on a walk that afternoon. Josie loves going on walks (or at least I like taking her on them) and she has been really good about wearing a hat to shade her from the sun (and of course to be a stylish baby!).

We cannot get over how fast the time has flown by. Josie is more alert now and is really starting to take in her surroundings. Billy swears she gets bigger everyday he comes home from work. I stepped on the scale the other day while holding her and she is almost 9lbs!

Josie coos all the time. We like to say "coo coo ca cho miss Josie" or call her a chatty Josie. I am pretty sure she will be a little extrovert like her mommy.