Baby Girl Rose and a 1 year check up

Here are some pics of Baby Girl Rose. We do not have a name picked out yet, so you'll have to wait. In fact, you may have to wait until she's here before we burst that bubble. But I promise, we don't have a name yet. :)

Here are some pics of the baby girl. I drew in labels in case you have a hard time making out her little face and all. It is such a blessing that our doctor actually gives us 3-D pictures without charging extra!!

1 YEAR CHECK-UP!

Jrew had his 1 year check up yesterday. It went very well, except for the 5 minutes he cried (screamed) because he had to get two shots! Otherwise: Here are his measurements this far.

Weight: 22 pounds! (technically, 21 3/4)

Length: 29 inches

Here a few pics of him eating oatmeal for breakfast this morning... we're learning how to use a spoon! :)

Birthday Bash - I mean parties!

Jrew is turning 1 in less than 14 hours now. This is unreal. Anyway, we had a celebration in Nashville last week with friends and a few short celebrations with our families this weekend. Here are some pictures to enjoy! :) BY THE WAY: Jrew is a walker now. Walking at least 10 steps tonight before falling down. :) Fun!

A quick note about the birthday cake! My sweet and darling friends Chrissy and Christy are both known for their birthday magic. From inventive games and decorations to amazing birthday cakes. So, I felt a little bit of a challenge rising up within me to create a homemade cake for Jrew. So, after pondering the plan for quite a few weeks, combined with many many hours of standing and rolling fondant... I was able to manage a square... to resemble a Building Block. Wow. I don't know about this next time. He may be getting the Publix special. :)

This small one looks bigger than it really was....

it was actually sitting on a square saucer.

Nevertheless, Jrew enjoyed at least some of it once

he figured out it was edible.

Another new thing: Learning

how to open presents.

He had lots of help!

We stripped him down and let him finger paint on the front porch.

I need to get a picture of the finished artwork

and I promise I'll try to remember to post that.

This is us with Thomas' father and mother.

Jrew is defnitely going to be spoiled

if we don't come home soon!!!!

And alas, another birthday cake with the family.

Sitting to my left is Baby Cousin Charlie,

Aunt Frenchie, and Aunt Mary Beth (Don't kill me MB).

Camp Life

It has been awhile since I've been able to chat much here on this blog. However, we have been very busy at camp for quite a few weeks now. We are leading worship for an awesome camp called Barefoot Republic. We do absolutely love it. Although I can't say it's been too easy with a baby to keep up with.

The campus of Barefoot is brand new and we just officially launched our first summer on the new campus. It is a gorgeous place (way out in the middle of nowhere); close to Scottsville, Kentucky - the founding home of Dollar General. :) We hardly ever get a cell phone signal and there is one building where we can get internet. Most of the time when I am in this building, I have Jrew on my hip or at my feet. However, this sweet young man named Howard has really been a big brother to Jrew this week and is playing with him at the moment. Uh-oh- here comes Jrew right now.... must post quickly... whew... he's off to play again.

I have so many stories to tell and many posts to come next week. For now, here is an amazing pic my friend Kimmy took of Jrew and Daddy playing!! :)

Love you all.

Dita

I will upload and post pics sometime this weekend or early next week, I promise. I have a lot of posts sitting in the inbox in my head. :) So, I'll leave you with one picture of my sweet darling and daddy

First Steps

This post is short... I am sorry. I just wanted to let everyone including our families know that Jrew took his first steps yesterday!!!!! He did it with me and then again later for Thomas. I am soooo proud of him. Now, here's a picture to celebrate. PS - More pics from our St. Louis trip coming soon! :) There's lions, and tigers, and bears... oh no!

My Sweet Darling is nearly 11 months!

This is my brother, Jon. Jrew was able to meet him for the first time back in April!

This is Jrew and Papa Mike. My daddio! :)

Sorry, the pic is sideways.. kind of like my life story. LOL

My beautiful darling!

I call him "Sneaky-Poo". Not sure why....but he's my sweet sneaky.

Here are some pics of Jrew's first ride on the carousel. My friend Megan took pics and she posted them on Facebook as well. However, some of you may not have seen them on Facebook. (like you mama)

So here they are: I love the sparkle and wonder in his eye. I don't think I'm even making up that part either. :)

Father's Day Smile

More pics are coming... here is one from today! We printed it on a homemade card for daddy and traced Baby Jrew's hand. Rephrase: We traced Baby Jrew's wiggly hand. Enjoy! My baby is growing up soooo fast.