From Mom to my Son

I finally finished my Cmas project for Jonah. I made him his own Cmas book with the Cmas cards we received in 2008- his first Cmas! Just look- yours might be in there. It's an ABC of Cmas. Basically I found cards depicting the letter of the alphabet. For example: A is for Angels, so the page is filled with cards of angels. D is for decorated doors, etc. It turned out really cool, if I may say so. He might not be into this year or even next since the cards aren't flashy, pop up, etc, but it's something I wanted him to treasure . Mommy loves you my sweet baby big boy!

From our families to yours!

Sending peace and wellness your way!

Choo Choo

Thanks Grandma & Grandpa for Jonah's new train set. He loves it. He'll let us know it's time to turn it on and go watch / play with it when he says "choo, choo" and moves his arm up and down like a Conductor. He knows how to work the remote (he is his father's son, you know). And enjoys hearing the whistle and the bell.

ThanksGiving PM

Yes, those are sales ads on our dinner table- but not to fret, we pulled them out once lunch was over! We do have priorities! And of course there were games (girls against boys- girls still rule and boys still drool). And K & J created a nice Thanksgiving skit for all of us to enjoy.

Lots to be thankful this year, especially with so much sorrow surrounding our family, so here's to being thankful for time with family and special friends. Here's hoping everyone had a wonderful day with friends and family alike! Hope your bellies are full, your cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing and your stress free.

ThanksGiving AM

Our Annual tradition of the YMCA Turkey Trot

where he did the 8 mile (in preparation for his 1/2 marathon in 2 weeks)

and we all did the 5K

with the other 40,000 people

and the doggies

to enjoy good treats at the finish line and later on at home too!

Turkey Day Eve

While most people are busy at the grocery stores, at home cooking and cleaning, traveling to their destination- we go to the Ft. Worth Zoo! And let me tell you- there were more people there than I thought- not too busy, but enough. I never really thought about what people do the day before Thanksgiving, but obviously going to the Zoo is an option. Considering we're not major Zoo people- this makes our 3rd one this year- Dallas, Milwaukee, and now Ft. Worth. It does bring new meaning to going to the Zoo when you have a toddler who loves animals!

Thanks all around!

Jonah is on this everyday- thanks again Grammy. We now have 3 cars in our garage!

Thanks Mrs. Andrea for my new PJ's.

Must be Santa....just a little early!

The big jolly man (actually a wonderful Grammy) came early to our house and delivered Jonah's pride and joy-- his own "beep, beep." He doesn't say car, beep beep does the job. Rick & Jared put it together which was hard since Jonah just wanted to ride in it, push it, etc- basically get in the way! Then his hot new wheels were ready for him! What a smile he has getting in and out, opening the door and closing the door, honking the horn, going forward and backwards...all making for one tired little boy. Thanks Grammy for a toy that he loves so much and can enjoy now before it gets too cold!

Everybody dance now!

Growing up into new things

loves Starfall.com

loves to color with 2 crayons - one in each hand!

39 & 61

So when it's your 39th and 61st bday, where do you go? Nowhere else than Amazing Jakes so all the kids can play! Art and Justine celebrated their bdays with a good buffet, lots of games, and overall fun!

What a year ~

Most people post about the year in December while the new year is just around the corner. But not me- this has been a rough year for our family. I have 3 Aunts. One of my Aunts died suddenly in July. And this past weekend another one of my Aunts died of cancer. I went from 3 to 1. I hope and pray for my family as they endure yet another passing of someone special.

My Aunt Betty passed away this weekend- and what a fighter she was! She is my Dad's sister and was the last remaining sibling of my father. She lived in San Antonio with her husband, children and grandchildren. She did chemo, radiation, got sick, got well, was strong then weak, the whole emotions of someone who has cancer. She loved going to Vegas and in her prime went sometimes twice a month. She is no longer in pain and is resting peaceful now- so now we pray for my cousins who are missing their mother already and for the coming days where it will be harder. Be at peace Aunt Betty ~ you are now pain free!

18 months old and counting

Weighing in at 27 pounds and measuring 33.5 inches!

1 in 58

That is the number of boys who are on the Autism Spectrum. That is a small and scary number. Money is being allocated for research and finding a cure and / or treatment, but it seems so far away. So in the meantime, we participated in a Autism Speaks Walk for our nephew Logan who has made huge strides and is working on more to conquer! Love you Logo!

Hook 'em

Working for the weekend!

Has all his important things for a Friday at school - mom's car keys to get there and his lunch!

Touch of Random here

the sign says it all!

Jonah's favorite pose ~ such a ham!

because one can never have too many footballs!

ready to learn ~ gotta start them young

playing blocks with Grammy

Trickin' & Treatin'

The usual neighbors all came down to our driveway for a campfire, food, drinks, passed out our candy, shared stories and good conversations. We took Jonah to trick and treat down 1 block and he was done. He tried to say "trick or treat", but he certainly said "bye-bye" to all the people who gave him candy, I mean gave us candy!