He's WALKING and on Christmas Eve

Our son finally decided he was going to take the big step from crawling to walking. He even decided to do it when the family was in town so he could show off his new skills to a larger audience. Video to come.......

This was the second time he's taken more than about 3 steps on his own:

And the stockings where hung...

Next year, we're going to have to figure out how to fit 8 stockings on there!

He sleeps like that?

For some reason Jonathan likes to sleep on his tummy, usually face down in some contorted position with his tush in the air, like he fell asleep doing yoga or something. He used to sleep really face down and it'd worry me so much I'd go in an check to make sure he was still breathing! Thankfully he doesn't do that much anymore, but he still gets himself into the funniest positions where you have to wonder how on earth he can sleep like that. On occasion we've also found him asleep flat on his back with his arms pulled up over his head and his legs straight out, just like how Daddy sleeps, haha.

Trip to the Fort Worth Zoo

I took Jonathan to the Fort Worth Zoo with the ladies from my MOPS group. I didn't get any photos of the animals because they were just not out and about. I took some photos but they just blended with their environment and were not visible. I am posting the stroller line-up of some of the kids from our group. Jonathan didn't really get much out of this trip unfortunately except some fresh air. He would look right at the front of the exhibits and would completely miss the animals. I just did not have enough energy to pick him up at every one to show him. We will have to get Daddy to come next time to help Mommy. He did see the birds in the Aviary and really enjoyed it. So we will try again when he is a little older.

Julianna's room

We were in Julianna's room the other day and Jonathan decided he needed to check the place out for his little sister. You know he had to make sure everything worked and was fun to play with. So we got some photos of him in Julianna's crib playing with her music toy. He officially thinks we have done a good job. Now if I can get her bumpers, quilt, pillows, window seat cushions, and valance done before she gets here that will be great! I just need God to gift me with time for Christmas.

Pregnancy

I am getting to the point where I am about done wanting to be pregnant. It is so hard to get up and down with Jonathan now. My hips are really calling me bad names and my back has had better days. I am so behind getting Julianna's room ready and Jonathan keeps me on my toes quite well. A We have several friends who are expecting as well. Alicia had her daughter on Thanksgiving day. Emily from MOPS is due any day now. I am due in January. Betty is due in February and so on. There is somebody having a baby every month till July. Becky from 2 streets over should find out what she is having by Christmas but it seems it is the season for Girls. Betty stopped by to see Julianna's room and to attend a bible class with me on LOVE and RESPECT. My bible study group finished Ephesians but we still wanted to meet so we started LOVE and RESPECT to strengthen our relationships. So here is a horrible photo of me 8 1/2 months pregnant and Betty 7 1/2. We both feel like stuffed cows. Jonathan had to join in on the photo too of course.

Thanksgiving

We decided to go visit relatives in Kansas this year. We packed up and headed north. Since Jonathan is at the age of getting into everything and not quite understanding what the word "No" means, we chose to stay in a hotel. We spent Thanksgiving day afternoon with Tom and Sharonlee Voth hosting lunch for all the Voth relatives. I got to see family I had not seen in quite a while and Jonathan got to meet some little friends.

Friday we spent with my Aunt Janice trying to work on scrap booking. My Aunt Janice is the scrapbooking "Queen" and I love to get new ideas and tips from the pro. All went well until Jonathan got cranky because he was so sleep but just could not let go and go to sleep. Dad, Jason and I decided to try taking him for a ride in the car. We ended up drive around the country side for 3 hours so Jonathan would get some badly needed sleep. We picked up my Grandma Voth who does not drive much any more, and took her around the countryside and Jonathan got his very needed sleep. Saturday we spent at Grandad and Grandma Springer's house for lunch. Most of the Springer clan made it except a few who where sick. Jonathan did really well for a 13 month old meeting all sorts of new people and jumping from one place to the next. I was just about worn out by the time we got back though. We even decided to come home on Saturday instead of Sunday due weather predicting possible bad weather. I don't sleep well in hotels, especially being 7 months pregnant so I need more sleep too. Here are some pics of our trip. You will see the one with Jonathan on the luggage cart at the hotel. Grandad was keeping Jonathan amused by pushing him around the lobby, he thought he was the coolest thing since sliced bread.

Julianna isn't breach

Well it turns out one of my children can turn the proper way prior to delivery. I went to the doctor yesterday and she has turned. He says she looks to weigh 3lbs 9oz right now, so he thinks she will be about the size Jonathan was. Everything looks good but we will still be doing the C-section.