P90X

Ever see one of those late night, gimmicky exercise programs on TV?  Well, I’ve begun one of those.  It’s called P90X.  I have to say, it’s kicking my tail!

P90X is an intense combination of exercise and a regimented eating program for 90 days.  I’ve spent the majority of my life eating pretty much anything I want, and, lately, it’s started to catch up with me!

Above all else, I want to begin eating better and adding exercise to the rhythm of my life.   Though the exercise routines are intense, I have had more energy as of late.  The timing’s not quite ideal given the fact that the Jessens just added another sweet boy into the mix, but, we’re figuring things out.

Interested in learning more about P90X?

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?code=P90XDOTCOM

A little bit of hope…

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the world, and, especially for Haiti.  With all of the discouragement and devastation, this pic was a small glimmer of hope and encouragement.

O’s antics

Visit from the Vaughans

Yesterday, Joshua’s uncle Adam and aunt Kelly came to visit along with cousins Emmiline, Eloise, Elliott.  It’s going to be so fun to have all of our kids grow up together!

snOw Olympics

More goodies

The latest

We had a great night last night.  Joshua had a 5 hour stretch sleeping!  From what I read, they consider 4-5 hours sleeping through the night for newborns.  So, we feel great about that!  It was good to be able to catch up on a little sleep while our little man slept.

Here are some pics from the last couple of days.  If you didn’t know, you can enlarge the pics by clicking on them.  Love you all!

Hands, hands

A concerned friend, Charlie Slagle, requested pictures of Joshua’s hands.  He feared Joshua might not have hands and would need hooks or prosthetics.  So, this one’s for you, Harley.

Adjusting

I can’t believe it’s already been 4 days since we had little Joshua.  Time flies when you’re up at all hours of the night and morning.

Joshua’s already  showing some personality – apparently he likes to tease.  For instance, last night he decided to use the bathroom immediately after we changed him.  3 times.  Sneaky little fella.  And apparently the cold is a trigger mechanism in his body to go pee.  We’re going to start charging people to come see our little geyser.  Yellowstone’s got nothin’ on Joshua!

We’re all otherwise doing great.  Thanks for all of the sweet comments on our blog and Facebook pages.  We read and enjoy all of them.

Here are a couple of videos I shot this morning so you can see Joshua in action:

Oliver’s version of doting:

Finally home!

We got to leave the hospital this morning.  Joshua got snipped and checked out by the doc – all systems go!

Joshua and Katie have spent most of the day sleeping.  Oliver and I spent it…not sleeping.  It’s been good to love on him, especially with the new transition.  Katie’s mom, Patty, is here and has been cooking up a storm!  You’d think an army returned from war!  Love it!

Below are a few pics from this morning and Oliver playing.  ’Tis good to be home!