Wishing you a Happy New Year! Can't wait to see what God has in store for us in 2010!Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Year!
Wishing you a Happy New Year! Can't wait to see what God has in store for us in 2010!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Trip to the Mailbox With Daddy
I was really excited today when my Daddy came home from work. He picked me up, swung me around and tickled my tummy. Daddy always gets the mail after work, and this time I really wanted to go with him...., "Please, Daddy, take me!"
And he did! He picked me up and walked me up the hill...
and down the sidewalk...
He pointed out the cars that drove by, and I showed him the birdies in the trees...my favorite!
When we got to the mailbox, Daddy showed me how to put the key in and open the door.
Was there any mail today? Yes there was!
I held the letters for a little while...I was so excited! 
Then we walked back to our house, my Daddy and I.
I loved getting the mail with Daddy.
And he did! He picked me up and walked me up the hill...
and down the sidewalk...
He pointed out the cars that drove by, and I showed him the birdies in the trees...my favorite!
When we got to the mailbox, Daddy showed me how to put the key in and open the door.
Was there any mail today? Yes there was!
I held the letters for a little while...I was so excited!
Then we walked back to our house, my Daddy and I.
I loved getting the mail with Daddy. 
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Loved
We had a wonderful Christmas this year. Surrounded by family and love. Lots of love.
Here are a few shots of our very "loved" boy, and some of his favorite people.
With Auntie Amy...
Without a doubt, Jaxon loves his Auntie.
Jaxon also is loved by his Mamma...
And Jaxon is certainly loved by his Daddy.
We are so blessed that our little guy is loved by so many! =)
Here are a few shots of our very "loved" boy, and some of his favorite people.
With Auntie Amy...
Speaking of Auntie Amy, rather than calling her "Mimi", (which is what we've been working on), He refers to her the same way he would a dog. Now we all know my sister is anything but a dog...and Jaxon isn't confused...he just associates Auntie to Sugar the doggie (which is Amy's dog).
Without a doubt, Jaxon loves his Auntie.
Jaxon also is loved by his Mamma...
And Jaxon is certainly loved by his Daddy.
We are so blessed that our little guy is loved by so many! =)Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
14 Months
Between raising a busy 1-year-old, keeping up with the holiday hub-bub, and running a photography business, I have had hardly a moment to breathe let alone blog.
I just realized the other day, I've been so busy taking other people's pictures, that I have neglected to keep up with my own family's!
I miss blogging, and will catch up on it more after the new year...
Here is a quick update on our little social-lite though.
The J-Man is now 14 months and busy, busy, busy. He is leaving more of his "chillin' days" behind and is full of of curiousity and spunk.
Still a fabulous eater, he has added many new foods to his reproitoire, including carrots and hummus, kidney beans, fish, blueberries, and his favorite...mac n' cheese! He is down to only a night-time bottle but is a champ at using his cup. He has recently been enjoying trying out his fork and spoon with much success (for about 4 bites that is, until he realizes using his fingers is much easier).
Jaxon now has 12 teeth...just cut all four molars this month!
Jaxon has become very independent as of late, (something that mommy welcomes), but sweetly enough, he checks back in for hugs for Mamma. Some of his favorite activities are chasing his cats, playing with his toys (especially his ball popper), opening and shutting doors, arranging and rearranging pots and pans, & reading books.
Dislikes? To my dismay, Jaxon HATES wearing hats or gloves. He also hates having his hair washed, saying "bye, bye" to Daddy when he leaves for work, sitting in his carseat, and napping.
Where he isn't as motivated in the walking department, he certainly makes up for it in the talking department. He has about 20 words already, 14 of which he uses regularly...10 he uses spontaneously. Favorite phrases as of late, "Wuz at?" (translated "what's that". He says this whenver he points at something or hears a noise.), "cereal", and the other is "Ho, ho, ho!" (he got this from a book from the library he is obsessed with.)
I just realized the other day, I've been so busy taking other people's pictures, that I have neglected to keep up with my own family's!
I miss blogging, and will catch up on it more after the new year...
Here is a quick update on our little social-lite though.
The J-Man is now 14 months and busy, busy, busy. He is leaving more of his "chillin' days" behind and is full of of curiousity and spunk.
He has become the little life of the party wherever he goes. From waving to everyone who walks by to proudly declaring, "Ho, ho, ho!" to whoever will listen, & blowing kisses to people when he leaves, this little guy seems to crave the spotlight.
Still a fabulous eater, he has added many new foods to his reproitoire, including carrots and hummus, kidney beans, fish, blueberries, and his favorite...mac n' cheese! He is down to only a night-time bottle but is a champ at using his cup. He has recently been enjoying trying out his fork and spoon with much success (for about 4 bites that is, until he realizes using his fingers is much easier).
Jaxon now has 12 teeth...just cut all four molars this month!
Jaxon has become very independent as of late, (something that mommy welcomes), but sweetly enough, he checks back in for hugs for Mamma. Some of his favorite activities are chasing his cats, playing with his toys (especially his ball popper), opening and shutting doors, arranging and rearranging pots and pans, & reading books.
More likes: Doggies, birdies, light switches, stairs (he could go up and down them all day if he could), music & dancing.
Dislikes? To my dismay, Jaxon HATES wearing hats or gloves. He also hates having his hair washed, saying "bye, bye" to Daddy when he leaves for work, sitting in his carseat, and napping.
Jaxon is still not walking on his own, but he is certainly gaining confidence. He took 7 steps the other day and can stand confidently for quite some time. He seems to think his crazy army crawl is way faster.
Where he isn't as motivated in the walking department, he certainly makes up for it in the talking department. He has about 20 words already, 14 of which he uses regularly...10 he uses spontaneously. Favorite phrases as of late, "Wuz at?" (translated "what's that". He says this whenver he points at something or hears a noise.), "cereal", and the other is "Ho, ho, ho!" (he got this from a book from the library he is obsessed with.)
And that is Jaxon in a nut-shell! Well, a really large nut-shell that is!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Happy Late Thanksgiving...
Happy Late Thanksgiving! (I meant to create a very wonderful Thanksgiving post ON Thanksgiving about all that I am thankful for, but things got a little derailed. Read on.)
We were supposed to go to Pendleton for Thanksgiving, but Mr. Cold/Flu had other plans. Yes that's right, Jaxon woke up the night before our trip with croup. Neither Rob or I thought driving 9 hours in 2 days with a sick baby would work too great. Also, despite our best efforts to teach Jaxon to "share", this is not how we wanted to teach it.
Believe me, he has already shared with the rest of us in the house. =)
So, we were home-bound (except for a brief trip to see Nanna & Grandpa) on Thanksgiving, and been trying to rest at home since.
My head has been in a fog since being sick...I just this evening realized I can prepare for the holidays and turn on my Christmas music, get a tree, etc. Normally I would've been on top of that...I LOVE this time of year!
Speaking of LOVE...don't you just LOVE this little J-Man sportin' his Mamma's hat???
We were supposed to go to Pendleton for Thanksgiving, but Mr. Cold/Flu had other plans. Yes that's right, Jaxon woke up the night before our trip with croup. Neither Rob or I thought driving 9 hours in 2 days with a sick baby would work too great. Also, despite our best efforts to teach Jaxon to "share", this is not how we wanted to teach it.
Believe me, he has already shared with the rest of us in the house. =)
So, we were home-bound (except for a brief trip to see Nanna & Grandpa) on Thanksgiving, and been trying to rest at home since.
My head has been in a fog since being sick...I just this evening realized I can prepare for the holidays and turn on my Christmas music, get a tree, etc. Normally I would've been on top of that...I LOVE this time of year!
Speaking of LOVE...don't you just LOVE this little J-Man sportin' his Mamma's hat???
It sure looks like someone else is in the Christmas spirit as well! Happy late Thanksgiving, and may you have a wonderful Christmas Season as well!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Jaxon, Abby, & Our Trip to Oregon!
Absent minded me! You'd think I would've come home with tons of pictures from our recent trip to Oregon! Oh wait, I DID come home with tons of pics...just mostly pictures of clients rather than our time with friends. That has been the story around here as of late...lots of pictures of clients, not too many pictures of my little monkey. I vow to change that very soon!
I am extremely thankful how much fun our time was with friends!
In between giving my camera a workout, we fit in chillin' with dear friends, calavanting in the park in the rain, trips to the mall, many Starbucks chats, eating at the ever scrumptious Cheescake factory, and much more! Not only that, but I do believe this trip was the easiest with Jaxon yet!
Here are a few of the photos I did manage to get....
I just love the interaction between Jax and his little buddy Abby now. They play together so well! They are for sure little buddies.
And one more shot of Jax's other love. (Well besides the binky that we've been working on detaching from. *Sigh*) It's Bekah! Oh how he loved her. In fact, I caught him holding hands with her several times from his stroller as she walked beside him. A-Dorable! 
Such a great time and we look forward to visiting again soon!
I am extremely thankful how much fun our time was with friends!
In between giving my camera a workout, we fit in chillin' with dear friends, calavanting in the park in the rain, trips to the mall, many Starbucks chats, eating at the ever scrumptious Cheescake factory, and much more! Not only that, but I do believe this trip was the easiest with Jaxon yet!
Here are a few of the photos I did manage to get....
I just love the interaction between Jax and his little buddy Abby now. They play together so well! They are for sure little buddies.
And one more shot of Jax's other love. (Well besides the binky that we've been working on detaching from. *Sigh*) It's Bekah! Oh how he loved her. In fact, I caught him holding hands with her several times from his stroller as she walked beside him. A-Dorable!Such a great time and we look forward to visiting again soon!
Friday, November 6, 2009
J & O: Making the Band
They're stylin'...
...they're sassy...
...and they're taking this whole band thing to a new level.
Watch out world...J & O are making the band!!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
It Will Have to Wait...
I'm learning all about balance.
I had every intention of sitting down and writing two posts with fun pictures this evening, but it's 10:42pm and I just got done: cleaning the house, packing for our trip to Oregon, washing all the dishes by hand (since the dishwasher is broken), helping Rob with a project of his, folding all the laundry, and editing pictures for clients. The "old" Kristin would stay up another hour and write the blogs anyway, but the "new" Kristin is going to go to bed early for once and "be ok" with leaving something undone on her "to-do" list. =)
(Ok, ok...I cheated a tiny bit by posting this little snipet...but it's all about the baby steps right?)
So as I was saying, the fun posts with pictures will have to wait until I get back from my trip.
Speaking of trip, would you all mind praying that the weather cooperates this weekend? I have several photoshoots in Oregon that can't really be rescheduled. I'm only a tad bit stressing about this!
Goodnight!
I had every intention of sitting down and writing two posts with fun pictures this evening, but it's 10:42pm and I just got done: cleaning the house, packing for our trip to Oregon, washing all the dishes by hand (since the dishwasher is broken), helping Rob with a project of his, folding all the laundry, and editing pictures for clients. The "old" Kristin would stay up another hour and write the blogs anyway, but the "new" Kristin is going to go to bed early for once and "be ok" with leaving something undone on her "to-do" list. =)
(Ok, ok...I cheated a tiny bit by posting this little snipet...but it's all about the baby steps right?)
So as I was saying, the fun posts with pictures will have to wait until I get back from my trip.
Speaking of trip, would you all mind praying that the weather cooperates this weekend? I have several photoshoots in Oregon that can't really be rescheduled. I'm only a tad bit stressing about this!
Goodnight!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
The Adventures of J & O - Halloween Style
J : "Ummm...you may not have noticed, but there is something seriously wrong with your hand, O"
O: "Look who's talking, J! You have a giant unicorn horn-like thing popping out your head!"
J: "Yeah I know...what's the deal with putting us in these funky looking outfits anyway? Our parents are cookoo. I mean you can't even grab your toys with those funny green hands, and I can't go underneath the table without bashing my head-stock into it and seriously damaging my fret board!"
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