We have picked a name

We have decided on a name for our daughter that we are expecting this January.

Julianna Lizabeth West

Jonathan's Day at the Park

I decided to take Jonathan to the park the other day to see how he did with the slide and swing. He was very reluctant of the swing at first but once he figured out it was stable and he was not going to fall he let loose and loved it. The slide was much easier from the get go. We only played for 15 minutes but he sure had a good time. I think it will be a little better once he can walk.

First Hair Cut

BEFORE





Jonathan got his first hair cut today. He was such a big boy. He sat perfectly still and did not even seem bothered by the trimmers. Now our baby looks like a little boy! He just looks so grown up. Jason and I both teared up as she did the first cut (Jason says he didn't, but he really did).

AFTER

First day at Mothers Day Out

Jonathan started Mothers Day Out on Sept 8 and I was prepared for the crying on both our parts as I dropped him off into the teacher's arms. For some reason it was just another day for him and there were no tears. I think that was a good thing but I almost cried. He went right in and started playing with all the toys as if I wasn't even there. The teacher said he must be a well adjusted child which made me feel a little better that he didn't cry for me when I left him. But later that day when I went to pick him up he was so excited to see me and his teacher said he had such a fun day playing with the other kids. He played so hard that day he came home and slept for 3 hours. So Mommy got a whole day to get things done.

Its Official We are having a GIRL

Well we found out the other day that God has blessed us with a Girl as our second child at our 20 Week Sonogram. She looks really good and is growing well. The Dr says she is active and looks perfect. Now we have to pick a name for her and I need to start practicing how to braid hair since I have no idea. I've got Boy down but I missed the boat on the girly thing. She is due to arrive January 26 2009. She will be our winter baby. Grandma T now you can start smocking......

His fifth tooth....

Jonathan has finally cut one of his top middle teeth. He has been very uncomfortable with it so it has been a trying few days. We can now see his other middle tooth through the skin so I am sure it is soon to follow. We are hoping that he will be able to start eating solids soon or else he is going to have pudding for his 1st Birthday.

Behind the times!

Man we've let this blog get behind on the updates... here's a quick list (in no particular order) of the recent goings-on in our lives. Hopefully we'll get posts made for them soon!

- Grandma T, Grandpa Leon, and Auntie Cara all came to visit us Jonathan a couple of weeks ago.
- Jonathan started Mother's Day Out (and promptly caught a cold and had his sippy cup sent home with another child)
- Jonathan started swim lessons!
- Toofy #5 has finally cut through!
- Jonathan's day at the park
- A stroller built for two - this is how we roll.
- It's a girl! And we have the pictures to prove it!
- Scrapbooking mania!

High Five!

Jonathan now knows how to give you a High Five! He's still a bit hesitant about it, but if you put your palm out towards him and say, "high five" he'll look at you, and look at your hand, and then put his little hand up and put his palm to yours. It's so awesome. We'll get video of it soon to post.

Profound moment

Jason and I were at Church last Sunday and Matt was preaching about the gospels and his sermon was so deeply profound to both of us that I had to post it. I truly felt a bit closer to God by understanding the difference in Religion and the Gospel. If you get the chance to listen here you go.

http://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/audio/200808310900HWC21ASAAA_MattChandler_LukePt25-TheGreatGospel.mp3