Thursday, May 29, 2008

Has it really been a week!?!

I can't post pictures because I'm on my sisters computer and all my pictures are on my computer. Sorry, I have some good ones. We had a wonderful weekend with my parents, oh man has it been a week since there were here? that went fast. Do you know that we have a fire pit in our backyard? Both nights my parents were here we decided to hang out in front of the fire. Have I told you how much I love sitting in front of the fire watching the flames flicker back and forth, feeling the warmth of the embers on my face, listening at the fire talks to me with it's crackling ways. Yes, sitting with friends and family in front of the fire is one of my favorite things. I'm also a bit of a pyro so that might have something to do with it too! But shhhh that can be our little secret.

I really can't believe that it has been a week since I've last posted. I've so been enjoying the great outdoors and my house work is suffering for it, but I can handle that. I've been working on my garden. Okay so that's a lie it's not just my garden my friend Jen, Andrea's mom, is doing it with me. Really she is telling me what to do because I have absolutely no idea what I am doing. But I'm learning and that's what counts. Someday I will be the one teaching but today I am glad to be the one who is being taught. I love learning new things. Sometimes I feel like my brain is on overload and I wonder if I will remember it all but that is why you write things down and why you put Jen's number in your speed dial. THANKS JEN!

Did anyone else plant their tomatoes and cucumbers the night before it frosted because we did. We were able to save 4 out of our 8 tomatoes plants, most of the beans made it but unfortunately all the cucumbers were casualties of the mean Mr. Frost. I knew going into this gardening thing that not all my precious veggies would survive. Between Mr. Frost, Peter Rabbit, and a number of other things the chances of 100% survival was slim to none. There were a few that didn't look good after Mr. Frost got a hold of them but they ended up pulling through and that was a nice surprise but I must admit it was tougher than I thought it would be to say goodbye to the ones that didn't pull through. I've never been good at saying goodbye. When I was little and I would see an animal on the side of the road my parents would tell me that it was just taking a nap otherwise I would be in tears for the next day and a half. Seriously it was pretty bad.

Well I have much more to say but it's 10:30pm and I need to shower before I fall into bed. It's been a long week. Good but long. So good night blog world I will try to do a better job of blogging but it's been nice out and we have such a big yard and garden that need a lot of work and a baby that needs caring for and food that needs to be made and a house that needs to be cleaned every once in awhile and... and... and... the list goes on and on. You know how it goes. Does one ever find the balance? How do you get everything done you want to in one day? in one week? What do you say no to so that you can say yes to the important things? What are the important things? Oh so many questions. I'd love to hear your answers. For real though it's time for bed. Sweet dreams!

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Drive In

I spent most of my day in the kitchen yesterday. I haven't done this in awhile and I miss it. I made 3 loaves of bread, a double batch of granola, morning glory muffins and caramel corn. It was fun!

The caramel corn was because decided to go to the drive in movie theater at the last minute. As I'm waiting for it to get out of the oven we find out that if you are plan on bringing food into the drive in you must pay a $5 food permit. How crazy is that?! Since when do they charge you to take food into a drive in? There are 2 reasons (3 for me now) to go to the drive in verses a regular theater the 1st being that you get to see 2 movies for the price of one, I love that they do double features, the 2nd is that you get to bring your own food. I can't believe they are now taking this reason away from me. I always loved trying to decide what snacks to take to the drive in. They are stripping one of the most enjoyable parts of drive ins. I'm so sad! What is this world coming to? The 3rd reason is that we can go on a date without paying for a babysitter because we can bring Jericho and she will sleep in her car seat.

We had fun at the drive in but when we went to start the car after the movie it didn't start. Not something that you jump for joy at 2 in the morning. There was a nice man that tried to jump us, which didn't work, but that same nice man that gave Seth a ride home. Seth drove Tori's car back to the drive in to get us and thankfully he was able to jump our car back to life.

Some more fun news the dog ran away yet again. He had his collar and everything on. No more roaming for him. He will be leashed unless we are out side. You should hear this dog cry because he is hooked up and wants to go see his friend it's pitiful!

My parents are up here. They decided to come visit, it was very last minute-such a nice surprise! My grandparents are moving and had a few things that they said we could have if we could figure out how to get it up here, they live in Illinois. Since it's a long holiday weekend my parents jump at the excuses of bring things up to us, when truly they came to see their adorable granddaughter. Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 23, 2008

Baby Forecast

24-Hour Baby Forecast


Look Index: Still Cute
Whines: Everywhere at 25 mph
Humility: 67%
Mommy Pressure: 94%
Daddy Visibility: 7 miles from home
Precipitation: 100%

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM

Partly grumpy

with frowns from time to time

glimpses of sunshine possible

scattered showers guaranteed

keep an eye out for slimy secretions

It doesn't look promising folks

make sure you have your thumbs ready

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Last Night & This Morning


The sweetness of a sleeping baby


I love when babies sleep with their booties in the air.

a booty & a blankie

Reading the Bible with daddy this morning.

Get Creative

My blue eyed babies is looking for some creative things to do with her kids this summer. She's giving a prize to the best idea so get your creative juices going and head over here to enter her contest.

What a wonderful idea everyone need help thinking of fun things to do with their kids sometimes. Jericho is still a little young for most things but I'm going to make sure to save every ones ideas.

One of my favorite memories as a kid was going to the park with my mom and little sister was going to the park. (my older siblings were in school and we thought we were so special because we got to do something fun without them) My mom would always pack a picnic and after lunch and some play time we would all lay on the blanket and cloud watch. We spent hours pointing out what we saw in the clouds. We would let our imaginations run wild and enjoyed every moment of it.

What did you enjoy doing as a kid? What do you enjoy doing with your kids now?

Things from the week

I feel as if I have been delinquent in my blogging lately. It hasn't been that long since I've posted but I've written many in my head only I've been unable to get to a computer to write to you because I've had a baby with a cold and all she wants, in her own words, is "mamamama" did you catch that. She leans into me and says mama over and over again. It's pitiful but so stinking cute! The only time she says mama is when she's not happy, I'm going to have to figure out how to change that. Although I did get her to say hi mama to me the other day. Needless to say, I've been hearing mama a lot the last 4 days. Yesterday we were both starting to feel a little better, I'm getting over mastitis for the 3rd time now (I know how to treat it but does anyone know how to prevent it?) but today it seems like Jericho is worse than yesterday. I wonder if the weather has anything to do with it because I don't feel as good today either. It's cold and gray, one of those day that all you want to do is sleep, especially when your not feeling well.

I desperately need to go grocery shopping. I wish I had the motivation to do the research to prepare for it ya know picking meals, checking where the sales are, finding coupons that sort of thing. There is no motivation to be found in this tired body of mine today. I was hoping to go tonight but those chances are looking pretty slim right now. Maybe tomorrow I'll get to it. We have to go out b/c of appointments anyway but I'm wondering if shopping on top of appointments are going to be to much for Jericho (and me!) Maybe if I can scrounge around and find enough food for dinner for the next few night we can make it till Friday or maybe even Saturday but that would be really pushing it.

The dog ran away again the other day. It's starting to get pretty old. It was my fault. Seth wanted to hook him up. I always feel bad hooking him up and talked Seth into letting him run while we were out in the yard working (his fence was broken....again) He stays in our yard when we are out but when I took Jericho in to get her ready for bed he ran. Seth was mowing so he couldn't keep an eye on him. It wasn't long before Seth came in and asked if I had let Gamba in. No, I hadn't and so the search for the runaway dog continued. We found him. I'm telling you that dog had a guardian angel watching over him. Our street is busy but he always manages to get home safe. The vet suggest we get him neutered, they say he won't wonder as much, I think we need to look into, like I said this is getting old.

I finally got a shower today. Yippy! Seriously though it's almost 4pm. That's life when your little one is sick and not napping very well. Oh and I got hair cut. Just a trim with some layers. I know very original. I never know what to do. Which is probably why I haven't gotten it cut in 9 months. Seriously! I don't know why I wait so long it's so nice to have freshly cut hair, especially when it's done by a good friend and she stays and hangs out afterwards. I'm definitely going to have to make it a priority to get it cut every few weeks. It really is the little things that make you feel more like a women rather than a mommy or a cook or house keeper. Not that any of those things are bad, especially that mommy part, but I think you know what I mean.

The baby just woke up. I need to go get her. I'm hoping she will be a little happier these last 2 hours before bed time. Having daddy home always helps and if she gets to see Aunt Tori before bed it's always and added bonus.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

The view from my kitchen window....


....melts my heart!

Tusting the mommy instinct

self portrait taken with my phone

There was a conference at church at the beginning of the week and then a discipleship program that Seth is involved in the rest of the week and weekend. It's been one of those weeks that if you are home it's to eat and maybe get the baby down for a decent nap (although I don't think that ever happened) only to head right back out the door. Yeah one of those weeks. The only time we were home was to eat or sleep and the sleep side was lacking but it was all worth it. We heard a lot of powerful messages and God really challenged me with some things!

Thankfully my wonderful and amazing sister (Tori thank you SO MUCH! I was really able to enjoy the conference with Seth and I needed that) is living with us and she so graciously said she would babysit. So, I was able to get Jericho in bed at her normal time every night except one oh and last night it was just a little later than normal. Does any one else feel guilty when there children don't get good naps and then are up late and it happens for a few days in a row? I always feel so bad when I have Jericho out past her bed time. It doesn't happen very often and when it does she does wonderful, she is happy if she's awake or if I put her down she sleeping wherever we are but I still feel guilty. I always wonder if I should have stayed home with her. Is that just part of being a mommy? I wonder if I'm just borrowing trouble when in reality there is no need for it because as I said she does great in these situation. Am I the only one that struggles with this? I am a pastors wife and so part of me longs to minister with my husband or when the chance comes that we actually get to sit and enjoy a service together I want to take it (they are few and far between). But I am also a mommy and I want to do what's right for my daughter. I guess maybe I feel selfish because of my need to be with my husband or my need to be filled spiritually. But selfishness it is not. I would say that is one of the last things I'm being because in order for me to be the best mommy to Jericho I must have these things from time to time. The Lord knows that and so he blesses me by allowing the nursery works to tell me what a delight and joy Jericho is when she is in the nursery. I also know that Jericho would let me know if it were to much. I know her. I can read the signs. I think that the mommyness is us knows when it is to much for our little ones. When to go and when to stay home. Right?!? Why can't we just trust that instinct? There are many times that I say no and choose not to go to something for her sake.Why can't we just trust ourselves and that we really do know what is best for our child? Both last night and this morning I choose to take part in my mommy instincts and said no. There was more of the discipleship program that I was welcome to attend, they even had child care, but decided not to go. We've been going none stop since Tuesday, it's already Saturday and Sundays are usually our crazy day. I just couldn't do it today, for my sake as a mommy and Jericho's as a baby that needs a good nap in her own crib not a car seat (it's the only other place she'll sleep now) and some down time at home. Plus, I miss my baby. She does great in the nursery but I miss getting her all to myself during the day. We haven't gotten much play time in and this mommy needs play time with her baby girl. I guess I am slowly learning to trust that mommy instinct in me but it starts with me trusting in God. How about you how are you doing with it?

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, I have a baby to play with (oh and a house to clean. someone please tell me why during your busiest weeks you tend to come in dump everything and just leave it because you are so tired? Do you do that? Maybe it's just me.) God bless!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Nerds!

You know those little nerd candies, I've always like them. I think there was a reason - the Lord knew that I was going to marry one.


Personally I don't think Sam has anything on Seth but it's okay because....


and

(I'm hoping to get this t-shirt someday)



Big thanks to my hubby for letting me take the picture in the first place and then letting me post it! Oh and I can't forget the eye incident that's the whole reason for the glasses!

Monday, May 12, 2008

Mother's Day Pictures

Mother's Day 2007

Mother's Day 2008

Yesterday was wonderful as I celebrated Mother's Day with my family. We went out for lunch and after we went to lilac festival. Then we headed home and enjoyed a yummy roast for dinner and ended the night with a movie. It was very nice and relaxing. Seth said he didn't get to do everything he was planning on doing so my Mother's Day will continue when he gets home from his softball game (Jericho's in bed otherwise we'd be at the game) I'm not sure what he has planed but he did tell me that we are going to make a fire, we have a fire pit in the backyard. I love having fires when it's still just a little chilly at night. I can't wait! I hope all you mama's out there had a wonderful Mother's Day!

I'm soooo blessed!

Have I told you how kissable her cheeks are? VERY!!

My Happy Girl!

me & my little sis - so glad she's living up here!


This is a special "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!" to Dallise and my mama filled with lots of love and kisses from Jericho, Seth and me. We love you to the moon and back. Thanks for showing us what Godly mommy's look like!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day, a day to be celebrated. A day that should be filled with happiness, hugs, cuddles and kisses. But for too many it is a reminder of what we once had. A reminder that some women's arms are still empty when they should be full. I know this all to well for it is my fourth Mother's Day the first three were celebrate with this reminder.

Last night as I peeked at and kissed my sleeping daughter my heart over flowed with joy at the blessing God had given me. I wasn't sure why as I kissed Jericho I started crying until I realized that Mother's Day was tomorrow. I hadn't let myself think about mother's day. My tears were both of joy and of sadness. I've been trying not to think of mother's day and I've been doing a good job. It still surprises me how my coping mechanisms have been working to help me conveniently forget that mother's day was getting closer. Every time I thought of getting a package ready to send my mom I've come up with and excuse as to why I couldn't do it at that time. Now I see that it was because I didn't want to think about mother's day at all so I didn't. How was I going to react this year? I would be my first year with a little one at home and I'm so thankful and blessed to have Jericho in my life but I still have two aren't with me and it's hard.

Today I couldn't help but think of and pray for Susie who had to say goodbye to sweet Joshua only 8 weeks ago. She should be spending her first Mother's day with Joshua instead it is her first without him. I also thought of Sarah who's had 3 miscarriages and is wondering when her first mother's day with full arms will be and there are countless other mommy's who's hearts are aching on this day.

And so as I started my Mother's Day at 12:03 am nursing my daughter because my sweet Jericho wanted to be the first to wish me a Happy Mother's Day I couldn't help but think how blessed I am. Then at 6 am this morning as I was washing the cute little tussy of that same sweet baby because she blew out of her diaper all I could do was smile and thank God that this Mother's Day my arms and heart are full.

So as I sit here with tears streaming down my face realizing that for me, no matter how many little ones I have at home, Mother's Day will always be bitter sweet I praise my God for the little blessing, in the form of babies, that he has giving me. For my Gracie that was the first to make me a mommy. For my Gideon that was the first one I got to hold, kiss and snuggle. For my Jericho that is the first to give me a Mother's Day with full arms. I am so blessed to be their mommy.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Dinner Disaster

We were gone most of the day helping with Rochester's Clean Sweep program the Eliminators (our church volleyball team) decided that we were going to take part in our church's care connection and that is what we choose to do (pictures and more on this to come) Because we were gone most of the day and I was pretty tired and not wanting to do much I was thinking a fun easy dinner was in order. I had some left over pumpkin and I love having breakfast for dinner so I thought pumpkin pancakes with some scrambled eggs would be perfect.

Well. . . .

I went online to find pumpkin pancake recipe and found this. Looks good and since I only had 1/2 cup or so left of pumpkin so it was even better because all the other recipes that I found called for at least a whole cup of pumpkin. I'm measuring and mixing and checking how much of this I need and how much of that when I get to the baking soda I see it says 2 and the next thing I see is a capital T (seriously go look at it closely)so in my head I think 2 TABLESPOONS because that is what the capital T in baking stands for right!?! Isn't that what it stands for? I'm not going crazy am I! Someone please tell me I'm not going crazy! As I'm pulling the baking soda out of the cupboard I think man that sounds like a lot of baking soda but I know it had a capital T, so I put 2 TABLESPOONS OF BAKING SODA! Yeah not a good idea I should have gone and looked at what came after the capital T because I would have seen a Tsp. I've decided that I don't like that site at all!!! The pancakes were so bad because of the gobs of baking soda that I put in that we couldn't even eat them. Yeah they were that BAD!

Oh don't worry it gets worse. Remember how I told you that I was going to do scrambled eggs with them well I had cooked the pancakes on a big skillet, something kind of like this, only mine plugs into the wall instead of going over the burners on the stove. Because of this it has a small drawer to catch the crumbs and grease that fall in the little divot. Well, I was there is an egg setting on the skillet so I thought perfect instead of getting another dish dirt I'll just use the same one. To bad they meant that setting for when you are cooking an egg for an egg sandwich or something NOT for scrambled eggs because they run all over the place especially into the little divot and then into the drawers where they don't get cooked. Yeah I really didn't think that one through what so ever. Needless to say dinner tonight was a disaster but we had some leftovers in the fridge so we didn't go hungry and I'm going to be the puppy's best friends for the next few days while I slowly feed him some nasty pumpkin pancakes.

Anyone have a good pumpkin pancake recipe? I'd really appreciate one! If so please email it to me: growingoodsons{at}gmail{dot}com THANKS!

Friday, May 9, 2008

1st Swim

Jericho loves baths, she loves them. If she's getting fussy because she didn't get a long enough nap but it's to late to take another nap but to early for bed then into the tub she goes. She forgets all about being tired and hungry and fussy. Works like a charm!

So, I've been excited about getting her into a big pool to see what she does. While we were in Chicago my parents had a conference so there were staying at a hotel that had a pool. Perfect opportunity to get my bath loving baby into a big girl pool. Check out her reaction. . .


I want to be in my little bath tub, this thing is to big!


Maybe if I watch my daddy he'll show me how that it's not so scary.



I think I'm getting the hang of it. Right? Tell me I'm doing good or I'm going to cry again! I don't know if I want to do this anymore.


Okay, okay I guess this is kind of fun!


But getting out and drying off was my favorite part.


It was a fun 1st time swimming experience that I'm glad my parents got to be there for. Even though it was a rough start Jericho started to enjoy herself at the end. With as much as she loves her baths and as quickly as she warmed up to the pool I have a feeling that she is going to love being in the water, just like her daddy.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Boring I know - Sorry!

I was going to blog about something worth while but I'm tired and I have a killer headache. I played basketball for 2 hours tonight it was fun but I'm not in basketball shape. If you are a local and want some good exercise we are playing from 6-9pm every Thursday night in the Elim Bible Institute gym. Come join us!

I promise there are better blogs coming. I still have to tell you about Jericho's 1st time swimming, our Friday night fires, and my garden to name a few. So stay tuned!

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Wordless Wednesday - Great Grandpa


80 years on the floor playing with 8 months


Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Growing up?!?!

Does anyone else out there ever feel like there is so much you could blog about but you can't figure out where to start. Or that there is so much to blog about but not enough time (at least not time I'm willing to spend) to blog.That's where I am right now. I've been traveling a lot the last few months but I don't feel like I've gotten to tell you about our travels and all the fun we had or all the wonderful people that we've got to visit. It seems that I have all these pictures to share and stories to tell you but then I get home and life happens. With life happening there are other things to blog about and other pictures to show and other stories to tell and the previous ones get lost and seems like old news and then I go on another trip and it starts all over again. It's a vicious circle. A cycle that I can't seem to get out of. Oh well, I guess that's part of the blogging world, you only read what I choose (or have time) to share and what I write about is only a fraction of my life. I guess that's how it is with your friends to though. If I happen to call one of my friends and her kid did something cute that day I'd probably hear about it but if I call 4 days later I probably wouldn't hear about it. It's life.

I am in denial that my baby is now 8 months old. I like the fact that she isn't crawling or anything yet first of all because it's easier on me but mostly because she feels more like a baby when she is immobile. Yes, she is still a baby but she's getting closer to being a toddler than I'd like to admit. Part of me is wondering if she is going to skip the crawling stage all together. She's already trying to pull herself up on things but she hasn't even tried to crawl or even scoot for that matter. Is that normal? Who knows. I will probably know sooner than I want. Yet, I love that she is getting bigger and doing more. I know you probably aren't going to believe me but she has said "mama" to me 3X in the last 2 days. My baby is getting bigger and my heart is aching just a little, but people (babies) have to grow up weather they (or their parents) like it or not.

Sometimes towns have to grow up too. While in Chicago I stayed with my parents for a night. I had a little time to myself so I decided to take a drive through the town they live in. The town I used to live in. The town that I once knew as well as the back of my hand. The town I grew up in. As I drove up and down the streets I found myself in a foreign land. Strange new building lined the main road, subdivisions I have never seen before replaced fields that I once played in as a little girl, the high school (more specifically the gym) that I grew up in (my dad was a coach and teacher, we went to all his games, I literally grew up in that place) was now replaced by a bigger school with two levels instead of the familiar smallness of everything on one level (how dare they) and a new, to big, to open gym (how could they) My last two years of high school they even made me go to this strange new school (Nooooo!) and play in the wide open gym that echo's so bad it will make your ears ring (the nerve!)(Ok it wasn't that bad but I sure wasn't happy about it to start with) Even as I drove by 7 years later the school (that looks like a prison - literally - ask anyone who lives there, right Wulf!) still seems out of place. So much has changed. I felt lost and unsure of myself as I drove, wondering how long that building had been there or this place has been closed. I surly did not recognize my once little but not so little now town, I wonder if that it recognized me? Probably not for I have changed just as much as it has. We've both grown up. Spread our wings a little wider than what we thought possible. Opened up to people and things we when we didn't want to. Ventured into the unknown without anyone asking us if it was okay. I wonder if that not so little town that I drove through is as happy about the changes. I wonder if that little town had a choice. I wonder if it wanted to grow up. I wonder if it realized it was growing up or if one day it just looked around and thought wow I'm not such a little town any more am I. As out of place as I felt driving through that not so little town I was comforted because I didn't just grow up in that town, we grew up together.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Monkey see monkey do

Yesterday I picked this toy up and showed Jericho that I could look through the middle and still see her. She thought it was funny and giggled then went on playing but later in the day...

she picked this toy up...

and tried to look through it, just like I had done.
(sorry not the best picture)
Then she looked through the ring holes on these keys.

I did have the camera out.
But I was looking through the pictures I had just taken.
So, I missed getting a picture of it....bummer!
And of course she didn't do it again.

I tell ya, babies are a lot smarter than we give them credit for!
(Isn't she a cute little monkey!)

Oh, did I tell you that I gave her cheerios for the 1st time yesterday. She wasn't sure what to do at first but after I fed her one she was quick to eat them by herself. I think Jericho has found a new favorite snack. I think my kitchen, at least my floor, is going to be getting a little messier. I think the puppy is going to love it!

Friday, May 2, 2008

For Jericho

For my love bug. You are 8 months old now, I can't believe it! I've enjoyed every moment that I am with you. I love watching you change and grow. I haven't done a very good job of keeping up with your baby book (I'm hoping to get to in in the next few week......haha I've been saying that for 8 months now!) I wanted to share of few things that you are doing right now because I know that you are going to be changing so much in the next few months.
  • You have 6 teeth with 1 (maybe 2, I can't tell) on the way.
  • There is a little bit of a space between your 2 front teeth and your bottom two are a little crooked and it's the cutest thing ever!
  • You always try to play with my eyelashes especially when I have mascara on which always makes me laugh!
  • You adore you daddy!
  • You don't hate you baby cereal any more but you don't love it either.
  • You're not crawling or scooting and it doesn't seem to both you at all (Take your time my life is going to get a lot crazier once you start.)
  • You still don't like you being on your belly.
  • You've been able to sit up for a few months now and that's all you want to do. Unless someone is around then....
  • You love holding onto someones hands so that you can stand. If I give you my hands you automatically pull yourself up and have no desire to sit.
  • You're still not a good napper but you sleep great at night! Thanks : )
  • It melts my heart when you suck your thumb, which you only do when you're falling asleep.
  • You love your blue blankie and get so excited when I cover you with it before naps and bed.
  • I love watching you play with your toys because you are so serious.
  • I love it even more when you catch me watching you and give me a HUGE smile!
  • You have the biggest bluest eyes that I've ever seen and when you look into peoples eyes I'm convinced that you can see into their soul. They amaze me.
  • Your legs hardly ever stop moving when someone is holding you.
  • It's cute how excited (or sometimes mad) you get when you know I am going to nurse you.
  • You recognize (and love) your Aunt Tori and I love that because she is mommy's best friend (not counting daddy of course).
  • It melts my heart how excited you get when daddy gets home, I love watching you two together.
  • You've recently decided that you could wave, I think you could before you just wouldn't (there are a few things that you've done this with) It's cute how you wave to anyone coming or going.
  • You have the best most kissable cheeks ever!
  • You start dancing whenever you hear music, sometimes you even make up your own.
  • You are such a ray of sunshine. One of the happiest babies I know! (and I know a lot of babies)
  • Your mommy can't get enough of you!
Jericho you truly are a Joy and I am so blessed to be your mommy! I'm so excited about getting to watch you grow. I know that the Lord has a purpose and a plan for your life and I'm thankful that I get to be part of it. Your only 8 month old and I can't imagine my life without you in it. You are and always will be my love bug.

I love you...........to the moon and back!