Monday, June 23, 2008

Happy 1/2 Birthday!





Today PJ is 18 mos. Time has come and gone so fast. We have been loving him more and more as he grows. Right now he is starting to put words together, "Hi Baby", learning new ones lightening quick, newest is gecko. He is a lover of all things that have to do with babies. A couple of examples, in Nursery at church they combined his class with the infants and where did he hang out, on the blanket with the babies. At his party this weekend there were 3 babies on blankets, he was around all of them while all of the other kids his age were blowing bubbles and chasing balloons. He likes to pick up and put away his toys. He is LOVING trucks, buses, cars and anything that moves on wheels. His feet are huge, size 7! He likes his music loud like Daddy! We are starting to enter the clinging to Mommy stage. He still loves reading books. He received some Duplos for his bday and loves them more than the Mega Blocks (Steve is very excited to raise another Lego lover). He is a wonderful eater and has recently discovered juice! He also loves to be outside, esp when he can follow Daddy with his bubble mower.

We threw him a 1/2 bday party this weekend. We have decided to celebrate his birthday like this for awhile, at least until he understands the difference between his bday and xmas. The party was lots of fun. We had every make their own personal pizzas for lunch and decorate their own cupcakes. Everyone was outside because the weather decided to act like it was at least spring. PJ was much better at opening presents this time around and kept close while I "helped him". We felt so blessed to have family and friends around.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Tiring last few weeks

This pregnancy has hit me harder than PJ did. I have been more turned off towards food and had lots less energy. Maybe it is chasing after PJ. My sister-in-law said that PJ has lost most of his "babiness" and is starting to look more like a little boy. How did that happen? Where was I? He is still a baby to me.

We have had lots going on as usual. One Saturday Steve built a fort for PJ with the couch cushions - great fun! Another weekend we headed over to Spokane to meet up with some old friends, it was a great time to reconnect. We also went to the Aquarium with the Hjertagers. This weekend we are prepping the yard for PJ's 1/2 b-day party that is happening in two weeks. Here are some pics.













Saturday, May 17, 2008

I'm the Big Brother!!



We are overjoyed to announce that we are expecting again! I am 5 weeks along and my EDD is Jan 16th! The babies will be a little over two years apart! If you are family and are reading this and have not been notified, we are sorry, we were taking advantage of the glorious weather by playing outside and going to the zoo!



This peacock was at the exit of the zoo. Isn't he lovely? Well he was until he charged at us with his feathers spread open. PJ was fascinated by him!

Thursday, May 8, 2008

PJ is catching up!



We went to the doctor for a check up on Tuesday. He is now weighing in at 25 lbs and is 32.25 in long. So that has moved him into the 50th percentile. His head is still in the 94th percentile - not really a surprise to me! He is very healthy and the doctor didn't have any concerns for him. Praise God for a healthy baby!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Say goodbye....

to PJ's lovely hair

We did it we gave him a buzz cut. I have been wanting to buzz it, but I thought the best time would be when Daddy was getting his hair cut too! Well today Steve was like "Honeybear, can we trim my hair?" I was like "oh,...sure" (in head, not ready to say goodbye to PJ's fun baby hair) I think that he looks older and I do like it. What do you think?


After (he did pretty well during the buzz)


Before

Monday, April 28, 2008

Busy couple of weeks

We have had lots of stuff going on. We had some wonderful friends from CA in town, some friends from Spokane visited, we went to downtown Seattle, and visited the tulip fields up north with my Mom. I was also able to squeeze in some time at a community garage sale where I was able to pick some great stuff for PJ.


PJ learning how to climb up his new chair and table, we got this set for $10!


PJ playing on his new slide, I scored this for a whole dollar!


Family pic at the tulips!


Looks at those fields and the mountains, amazing!


Mom and I by the daffodils. So pretty!


PJ seeing the tulips for the first time.




PJ's new favorite toy is his crib! What a monkey!




Downtown Seattle


Flowers from Pike Place, can you believe that they only cost $10, and they lasted over a week!


Parker's over for dinner!


Baby Karston from CA, PJ loved him sooooo much and did very well with him around. PJ is bending down to give him a hug.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Jessica's Top 5

1. 5 Things I Couldn't Live Without for Under $5
-Ponytail holders
-Burp cloths (so sad, but it's a season, right?)
-Nail file
-Hand Lotion
-Mascara

2. 5 Favorite Movies
-You've got Mail
-Devil Wears Prada
-Walk the Line
-Enchanted
-recently watched, Sunshine


3. 5 Baby Names I Love But Won't Use
-Ethan
-Preston
-Sophia
-Olivia
-Noah

4. 5 Songs I Could Listen To Over and Over Again
-Any song my husband is singing
-Devotion, Hillsong
-How Deep the Father's Love
-The Glory of God
-In Christ Alone

5. 5 People Who Have Influenced My Life In A Positive Way
-Jesus
-My Husband
-My Son
-My Grandmother
-Lindsay S.

6. 5 Things That Stay In My Purse (diaper bag) At All Times
-Wallet
-Sippy Cup
-binky
-Keys
-snacks for PJ

7. 5 Moments That Have Changed My Life Forever
-Becoming a Christian
-Meeting Steve
-Getting Married
-The moment Patrick was born
-Moving back to Seattle

8. 5 Obessions I Have Right Now
-Blogging!
-Crafting
-keeping my floors clean
-Cooking
-Home improvements

9. 5 Places I Would Like To Go
-New York
-Alaska
-A cruise
-Disneyland
-Anywhere with Steve

10. 5 People I Would Like To See Their Top Five
-Stevi S.
-Lindsay S.
-Stephanie H.
-Aubrey M.
-Beth P.