Playing at the Park...

My parents didn't want to do to much while they were here. We spent time driving around the area looking at the covered bridges and beautiful estates...which was fun...although what they really wanted to do was play and spend time with Nash. Here are some picture at Jasper park. This was the park that attracted us to Emmaus.







Nash is a little book worm and is a magnet to anyone that will read to him. I think Granny enjoyed the cuddle time from the Nasharoo.

Play with Grandad

Grand-dad and Granny Cosby came to visit up during the month of October. Nash decided that Grand-dad was his best buddy and I don't think Grand-dad minded that one bit. Nash learned how to say Grand-dad ("An-Ad)and would yell that from all parts of the house. Now when we ask Nash what grand-dad says he will reply "Moooo" For those of you that know my dad this won't surprise you. Doesn't matter where we are or how formal the occasion my dad is ready to do his moo call. i.e. our wedding!

Weight Loss Challenge

Alright everyone it is time that we have another weight-loss challenge!  We are no longer in Sunny California where Nash and I went on a daily 4 mile run at our beloved Thompson Creek Trail...sniff, sniff...sigh.  Darin and I have since purchased a treadmill.  But lets face it my motivation to get on the coat hanger is low at the moment and the weather is not helping!  Sooo to solve this weight gaining crisis it is time to do a fitness challenge!  Here is the deal....

The challenge will begin on January 2nd and end on April 3rd.  On January 2nd, each contestant must post their weight, height, waist size and for fun you can post the size of your butt, bust, and thighs. :)  Then every Saturday you must post your current weight.  The motivation is each person is responsible for contributing $10.  The winner will receive the money.  If enough people participate we may do a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.  

RULES: If you do not contribute to the pot by the 3rd week of the challenge you are eliminated.  If you miss more then 2 weeks of posting with out contacting me you are eliminated (no refunds).  Harsh I know but the truth is the last time we did this ONLY 4 people out of 15 or so contributed and the winner received very little when a large amount was expected.  Pretty lame if you ask me! ;)  Especially when you are putting in the time doing the hard work!

It is very motivating when you have to post your weight for others to see.  You are held accountable each week, for what you ate or how much you exercised!  Last challenge I lost 30 lbs!  GOOD-BYE BABY WEIGHT!!!  

The blog that will be created for this challenge will be private.  Please email me if you are interested.  christina.cosby@gmail.com 

Anyone can join, male or female, no matter where you live or if I know you!  

PLEASE JOIN US to make the challenge well worth it!  

18 months old

I have been a HUGE blogging slacker!  I have a ton of pictures to catch up on.  We have been crazy busy!  Darin is enjoying his first year of ER residency.   He is learning how to run on little sleep and is gaining a ton of knowledge in each area he rotates in.  We do not get to see him to often but when we do we enjoy every moment.

Nash is growing up so fast.  The past couple of months have been busy for him as well.  In September I had him tested for early intervention because of some sensory issues I noticed.  The testing found him to be above average in his cognitive development.  Although his development in communication, social/emotional and physical were found to be delayed.  So we began Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapies.  All have proved to be the best for our little Nasharoo and he has since learned to walk, is beginning to say words and is able to eat or touch certain textures with out gagging.  He now allows us to hug him and will give us a kiss, which was not something he enjoyed before therapy.  We still have a lot to work on but he is growing up healthy.  At his 18 month check up there were still some delays and they said we needed early intervention, and were pleased to see that I was 2 steps ahead of them.  Nash is still pretty small only weighing 21 pounds, landing him in the 5th percentile.  He is such a smart little boy and often I realize it is part of his personality to do things on his own time.  This is a great lesson for me, because I usually want things done RIGHT NOW!  I have set up his playroom to be a learning environment and we spend a bit of time during the day working on his development.  I love this time with my little boy, I realize now this is why I needed my education.  Being a mom full-time is very different then being a teacher with a classroom of 20 kids, although Nash's energy wears me out the same.  I love being a mom and I DO use my education daily with helping Nash.  I feel grateful for the knowledge that I have, and I know it is important to keep on learning.

My time is spent caring for Nash but on my OFF times, which is during naps and bedtime when Darin is working.  I have had the opportunity to educate myself in photography.  This has been fun, and I have had a lot of opportunities to practice here in Pennsylvania.  If you are interested in seeing what I do my website is http://christinawillardson.blogspot.com/ This will explain why I have been MIA in the blogging world.  I have a lot to catch up on including visits from both parents, Halloween, Thanksgiving and our great camping adventure to Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon!  Sounds exciting right! ;)

Pumpkin Patch

Fall is hear in Pennsylvania and quickly fading away.  I love this time of year and we were not disappointed by the beautiful scenery in this area.  This past Saturday we enjoyed some family time at 2 of the local pumpkin patches.  Nash had a great time touching all the pumpkins and playing in the corn box (similar to a sandbox).  Darin and I are hoping to return soon for a trip through the corn-maze.  OH HOW I LOVE OCTOBER!

Nash is #1!!!  Actually he is saying "Ready, Set, GO!"  On the GO he raises his hand like this.  SO CUTE!!

This view was gorgeous.  That tree was on fire.  I LOVE IT!

Based on the summer and fall seasons so far.  Pennsylvania is very agreeable to the Willardson family.  Although we had been in California for way to long, this winter stuff is making me claustrophobic. :)

Philadelphia Zoo

Last Saturday we had a fun morning at the Philadelphia Zoo with our friends Aaron, Christine and Emory. They so graciously shared their passes with us, all we had to pay for was the parking...and we paid for that twice...I helped Darin recycle our parking ticket...oops!!

We saw a range of emotions come out of Nash at the zoo. He was very excited to be out and about and wanted to look at everything...yes I am trying to instill in our child my hat feddish...he isn't a fan.

He showed us the point and squeal...

The clap for joy...

Climbing to get in with the animals...

And of course the temper tantrum...

I think his favorite exhibits was the monkeys. He was a little weasel and would crawl right up to the front of the groups to get a better look at the monkeys.

I can only imagine what he is thinking in this picture....

He then wanted to become a monkey...

But certainly did not want to be inside of an egg...

The zoo has a treehouse area for little ones to romp around in. Nash, Emory and the daddies loved this part. Darin and Aaron coaxed Nash and Emory through this little log tunnel. It was pretty hilarious watching the dads squeeze out of the end.

After doing it once with the dads, Emory and Nash were brave and would go together.

This picture I think is so sweet. When Emory was scared he would cover a part of his face and hold his moms hand...

Emory wanted a picture with the bears. Isn't he just the cutest little boy!

All during lunch Emory talked about riding the swans. Darin decided to take Nash too. Not such a good idea. Just putting on the life jacket made Nash IRATE and he started screaming. Darin was trying to attend to Nash and couldn't get the swan going so he went backwards for a little while...haha! Then when he finally got over by where I was taking pictures, Nash was looking over Darin's shoulder reaching for me and screaming....at least Emory and Aaron had a nice relaxing swan ride...minus the background noise of Nash crying.

We love giraffes!

We are so happy we got to go to the zoo with friends. Thank you Aaron and Christine! The weather was perfect, there wasn't too many crowds and it wore little Nasharoo plum out!