The Duffy Adventures: July 2014

July was full of adventures for us. Having Titus has not slowed us down but gave us an excuse to go on these adventures. Lizz's parents were here during the first week of July spoiling our little one even more than his mommy already does. We were able to go to the Cleveland Zoo & host a 4th of July BBQ during that week. Ryan's birthday was on the tenth which we celebrated by going downtown to watch the Indians play. Titus was the popular one in our section! We also took a trip to the campground to visit Ryan's family.

On Wednesday, July 16th we began our trek to Florida by stopping in Kentucky to see some dear friends and visiting the Creation Museum. That Friday we finished with a 13 hour trip to Florida for a vacation with Lizz's family. While in Florida Titus met his great grandparents, went swimming in the pool, turned one month old, went to Downtown Disney where he got his first Duffy the Disney Bear, and visited Sea World. On Friday we left at 5am to make the long trip back to Ohio. What was supposed to take 16 hours turned into a 23 hour trip due to accidents including one that completely shut down both sides of the highway all the way through Virginia.

After returning home at 4 in the morning, Titus slept in his crib for the first time. Yay! This past Monday Titus had his one month check up which showed he gained 2lbs and grew 1in during all these adventures! Our little man is now 8lbs 12oz and is 20 3/4 in! Mommy also got a clean bill of health from the doctor on Tuesday.

At one month Titus enjoys mustache kisses from his Poppy, kisses from Milo, playing with hands, and smiling back at you.

Lizz will be returning to work on Monday. This past Monday she called in to find out her schedule to find out some terrific & surprising news: she got promoted! She is now the Lead Teacher of the 2 year olds. This means she will have set hours (no more closing until 7pm), she will be in just one classroom instead of being moved around, a pay raise, and some benefits. This was such a nice surprise to go back to work to! For those of you who didn't know, Titus will be in the room right next to Lizz so she can keep an eye on him.

How can you pray for us? Ryan is in the process of filling out a questionnaire from a perspective church. It is for an Associate Pastoral position (just what he is looking for). Soon we will be taking a trip out to visit the church. Lizz as she returns to work with her new position. Titus' continued growth and health.