Lazy Sunday

My baby boy and I have been feeling under the weather lately. Both literally and figuratively! Jett and I have miserable colds, but we've also been stuck inside due to frigid temperatures and rain.

Today was a lazy Sunday. Church was out of the question, but we were determined to make the most of the first dry, sunny day (in weeks!). We drove the two miles to our favorite walking spot by the duck pond. The geese, swans, and ducks of all species were out enjoying the weather too... but I only had time for a few pictures of my favorite boys before my camera died!

Oh yes.. and Trav asked if I would be embarrassed that my baby is wearing two different socks in the pictures. Umm.. nope! Not when that's all you've got!



Pointing out the flock of Geese flying over the pond.

Smoochable cheeks!

"I know you love it when I chew on rocks, Mom!"





"It's good Daddy, try it!"







Thanksgiving Day Lists

Psalm 31:19 How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.

Wow. It's incredibly easy to create an "I'm Thankful For.." list:

1. Jesus Christ
2.  My husband
3. Jett
4. Our baby-on-the-way
5.  Friends and family!
6. Trav's work
7. Good health
8. A warm, solid home
9. Tasty food in the pantry 
10. A safe neighborhood.......... and I could go on for PAGES.

I'm also very thankful we have a day set aside to focus on Giving Thanks. I like it, and I think God likes it too.

We had a memorable time at Roger and Connie's house.

Here's my list of Favorites from Thanksgiving Day:

1.The teamwork that goes into making a Thanksgiving Dinner. Everyone has a job! There were 6 of us involved in making the gravy. Seven if you count Mama Aho's recipe.

2.TurkeyWithLisbeth'sCranberrySauceAndMarlene'sHerbedCornAndConnie'sCornbreadStuffingAndMolly'sMashedPotatoes.... all mixed together in one YUMMY bite!

3.Roger's notes, thoughts, and prayer... all about giving thanks!

4. Lisbeth and Sontia. They just make a cute Auntie/Niece pair. Lisbeth likes to joke, Sontia likes to laugh. They are both creative, and sweet. I'm glad they were part of our Thanksgiving!

5. After lunch, walking the GORGEOUS snow-covered road with Connie, Molly, and Melanie.

6. The bliss of having good conversation and a hearty back massage... at the same time!

7. When Connie and Molly covered Lisbeth's specially-created-and-optimally-heated-cresent rolls with generic whole wheat rolls, and Marlene asked her where they were.... just to see her reaction.



8. Friendly Family Chatter 

9. Amazing Peanut Butter Cup Mud Pie... which even Jett liked!

10. Little dollies (like these) and dudes running around and playing. What would a party be without kids?!

Hope your Thanksgiving was a Treat!



"It snowed last night, it snowed last night, the __(snow bears?)__ had a pillow fight!!"

Mr. Teddy and Baby observe the first snowy morning of the year (and of their lives).

Sitting in a Winter Wonderland

Bravely exploring the white stuff

It's COOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLDDD!!!!

Always Optimistic!

Today is November 22nd. The weather is atrocious. My baby is asleep. The washing machine is singing. What better way to spend my time than starting a new blog?! And like any good New Year's Year's End Resolution, I REALLY intend to be better about updating........... this time.

Our newsroom is busy these days. We have travel memories, travel plans, moving plans, Thanksgiving, Christmas, a new house and a baby on the way. Yes! A baby on the way! Jett is too little to understand that his (and our!) world is about to change drastically. The two will be 16 months apart. Hopefully close enough to be good friends. Riiiiiiiggght?

I am 11.5 weeks pregnant today. The morning sickness has been easier than it was the last time around, but with much the same symptoms: my "Dislike" list is longer than my "Like" list when it comes to food. Chai, red meats, and all my formerly favorite foods are y-u-c-k. If I could, I'd eat french fries and pizza and grapefruits all day long. But I don't! I stick with boring things like cereal, granola bars, fresh fruits/veggies, and rice crackers. As long as I eat small amounts frequently, I feel semi-fine.

My due date is June 10th (according to the first ultrasound). That's 10 days later than I expected, which was NOT welcome news when I was counting down the days until the 2nd trimester! Maybe they're wrong...

Then there is that other baby. Little Big Jett Samuel. His personality is blossoming and it leaves us scratching our heads at times. He is a particularly interesting blend of cuddly, aggressive, SILLY, serious, and always chock full of determination. It's exciting to see him making connections to words/ideas. This morning I played a tape (thanks Molly!) with the "5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" song. The light went on in his eyes as he heard the words "monkey" "jumping" "bumped his head" "Mommy" "NO MORE...". He would giggle through the song and wait eagerly for the last part (NO MORE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED) and shake his head vigorously. Funny.

Needless to say, he's very familiar with the word "no". He enjoys showing me what is "off-limits" as he plays. Usually it involves electrical outlets, lamp cords, biting me, or pulling up my shirt to see my belly. I've been relieved to see him get close to the "off limit" spot and just shake his head. Yaaaaaaaaaay!! Maybe there's hope after all!

Helping Mama pack boxes.



Teddy in Flight



 

Help me down now, Mama?



Make the most of every opportunity!



First time at the Bowling Alley

STRIIIIIIIIKE!



"I made it up... now how does the 'getting down' part work?"