Every month I download the free desktop background from shabbyprincess.typepad.com and put it on my computer. I’ve decided to put up the month in this spot so you can all see how cute my desktop looks. You should try it too. It’s easy and a nice way to have a customized desktop.

We are so excited for spring to be here. Our tulips have bloomed and are beautiful. The sunflower seeds we planted with Nathan have sprouted and the leaves have stretched out. We get to hear robins sing every morning. The popcorn is popping on most of the trees! Now we just need some really nice weather (instead of all this rain) so we can get out and enjoy it all!

1. Family News Feb. 2010
   

We are moving at the end of February. We have enjoyed living here and love all the friends we’ve made. We sure will miss everyone, our ward, friends, and the area. But, we have new places to go and explore. I sure hope we are able to find a house in our new area. So far it’s been a struggle, but I’m sure we’ll find something.

1. Family News Nov. 2009
   

Josh reenlisted and received orders. We are moving in February or March.

Josh was promoted to Sergeant this month! I’m so proud of him!

I finished my first masters class with an A grade!

1. Family News August 2009
   

Josh is working on his re-enlistment packet.

Nathan finished swimming lessons for the season!

Shanna is getting ready to start taking some business classes.

We are loving summer so far. Every weekend we go on a nice bike ride together. We pull Nathan behind us in his comfy bike trailer and off we go. I’m hoping we can try out a couple of different routes in the upcoming weeks before it gets too hot. Beautiful weather makes getting out and having fun a must! Gotta love it!

1. Family News May 2009
   

Our roses are blooming!!!

Josh’s birthday is coming up. Can you guess how old he’ll be?

We are excited for summer and all the fun it will bring for us.

1. Family News April 2009
   

Nathan turned 3 years old!

Our tulips are coming up in front and in the planters in back.

We are excited for the Cherry Blossom Festival parade and fireworks!

1. Family News March 2009
   

Josh gets to go on a trip this month! We’ll post more later.

Nathan is finally potty trained! He still has accidents occasionally, but really does well knowing when he has to go.

Cockadoodle Zoo is coming up on March 14th. We are so excited to go see the animals “get ready” for the day.

We are looking forward to the Cherry Blossom Festival at the end of the month.

1. Family News Feb. 2009
   

We are still working on Nathan’s Potty Training.

Shanna got a library card. Yeah! She’s enjoyed Austenland and Mount Vernon Love Story so far.

Nathan’s appointment with plastic surgery went well. He might not need a bone graft after all. But, he does have an extra tooth.

We got Nathan new pajamas because he grew out of his old ones...again!

1. Family News Jan. 2009
   

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We had a wonderful trip to Utah.

We are slowly but surely feeling better.

We don’t have any other big plans as of now.

We sure hope we can have a relaxing rest of the month.

1. Family News Dec. 2008
   

We are going to be spending Christmas here in Virginia.

We are invited to attend the White House Christmas Tour this year.

We plan to visit the Washington D.C. Temple for the Festival of Lights.

Family News Nov. 2008

This is the first year since Josh enlisted that he actually has Thanksgiving off. That is, unless my writing about it jinxes it. So, keep your fingers crossed for us!

1. Family News Sept. 2008
   

Our church block changes from 1 pm to 9 am! We are so excited. No more nap interruptions for Nathan!

Josh was promoted to Squad Leader. He also might pick up Sgt. soon.

Josh got to go to the Mall of America and thought it was awesome!

Nathan has another cleft clinic this month to see how his progress is. We’ll keep everyone up to date.

1. Family News August 2008
   

Josh and Shanna received new callings in our ward. Josh is a scout leader and Shanna is an activity days leader.

Shanna finished Breaking Dawn and loved it. Check out Stephenie Meyer’s website for more information and other books.

1. Family News July 2008
   

Nathan is making new friends. Check out the Nathan and Friends photo album to see some pics of Nathan playing.

Shanna received her official transcript in the mail this week!

Check out Shanna’s digital layouts in Shanna’s Creative Endeavors and leave comments to let her know what you think of them. (Honesty and suggestions are much appreciated! I am trying to improve my techniques and work on my creativity!)

1. Family News June 2008
   

Shanna’s birthday is June 13th. She’ll be 26 years old.

Nathan loves to talk. We can understand him most of the time now and he says new words every day!

Shanna finished her Bachelor’s Degree

Nathan and Shanna are going to Houston to visit family this month! Wahoo!

Josh is just too busy with work and school to have news about anything else!

1. Family News May 2008
   

Shanna went to the White House on May 6th for Military Spouse Appreciation Day and had a wonderful time! Read More...

Shanna starts the last class of her Management Degree this month.

May 26th is Memorial Day. Please take a moment to remember those who have given their lives in service of our country and for our freedom.

Josh’s birthday is this month on May 30th. He will be 29 years old!

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April 2008

Nathan turned two years old this month! At his doctor appointment on April 2nd, he weighed 30 pounds and 7 ounces. He was also 35 1/2 inches tall. Just another bit of info: his feet are now a size 9! Can you believe it?

Shanna got a two week break from school that was awesome!

The Cherry Blossom Festival has come and gone. The weather was horrible, Josh had to work, and you guessed it, we didn’t make it...again! I just hope we can go next year!

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March 2008

The countdown to Nathan’s 2nd birthday has begun. Less than a month now and he will be 2!

Spring is here. The other night we slept with our windows open and the temperature was wonderful. Not only that, but we woke up to the sound of singing birds. Wonderful!

Josh is going on quite a few trips this month. We can’t tell you where, but he’ll tell us all about them when he gets back.

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February 2008

Josh is back in Quantico for now. We are so happy to have him home.

Valentines Day is coming up fast. Will we be able to celebrate it this year? Only Josh’s schedule will tell.

Nathan is 22 months old! We can’t believe how fast the time is passing!

It doesn’t feel like winter here. We expected lots of snow and barely got any, but we have gotten lots of rain!

Cox Family News

January 2008

Josh did an event for the President. What a neat experience!

Nathan got a new trike for Christmas and loves riding around the neighborhood while Shanna takes Sasha on walks.

Shanna and Nathan are flying to Utah for a few days to see her sister and bro-in-law get sealed.

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December 2007

Last month we bought Nathan size 2T pants and they were a little long on him. Not anymore! He has grown 1 and 1/2 inches in the past month! He now weighs 29.6 pounds and is 34 inches tall!

We are going to Texas for Christmas Leave!

We had our first snow and the weather is very cold!

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November 2007

Nathan keeps growing. He weighs 28.6 lbs and is 32 1/2 inches tall. He’s 19-months-old now!

Sasha had her first birthday. She is 1 year old and getting bigger all the time.

New Halloween pictures have been added.

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October 2007

Nathan is now 18-months-old. He went to nursery for the first time and loved it!

Nathan’s lip is continuing to heal nicely.

New photo albums have been added.

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September 2007

Grandma Lyman came to visit us.

Nathan is healing well after his surgery.

School is going great for Josh and Shanna.

We got a Mac and love it!

1. Family News Oct. 2010
   

October is already here! Josh graduated from his MOS school and is now home! We are happy to have him back. Nathan started preschool and is loving it! What a blessing it is for him to be able to go. I am enjoying all of my extra alone time at home. I have so much more time to work on homework, scrapbooking, etc. We are looking forward to conference and the messages we will hear. Nathan wants to be a pirate this year for halloween. Hope everyone has a very happy Halloween!

© Shanna Cox