Brains

The boys have hit some milestones lately and I wanted to document them...

David: His reading and writing improve daily. We have almost completed his 100 books for the year (since Christmas break) so he will be a part of the 100 book club. He reads at a level 8. He wrote this at school last week...

I think love is lovein God because he takxa kyr of us. David K.

Jon: Knows all but 4 of his letters (Gg, Hh, Uu,Vv) and can write his name. He signed each of his valentines for his classmates. He still won't poop on the potty.

Jacob: Found his toes this week and beamed with pride!

6 Months

David. February 2006

Jon. May 2008

Jacob. February 2011

Quote remembered...

As quoted by Trey while we were deliriously climbing into bed last night:
"I think this pretty much sums up our daily life right now. Look what is in our bed... a laser gun, baby sweater, a pink princess pull-up (long story), and butt paste."

Gotta love it!!!

Found: Pictures from Mexico

I recently found my small camera which I took on vacation with us this summer to Mexico! Funny story... last Christmas, Trey and Jake worked together to surprise Anne and I with a trip to Playa del Carmen in June of 2010. Trey booked the trip on December 22nd. I found out I was pregnant with Jacob on December 23rd. My doctor said it was fine for me to still travel and we had a blast! I wish I hadn't been pregnant because Trey and I do not get to travel often, but we still had fun and loved spending time with Jake and Anne. Here are some pictures of a VERY pregnant me and our trip :)!

We stayed at The Royal in Playa del Carmen... it was AMAZING! The food was delicious, the rooms were heavenly, and the spa even had a prenatal massage they offered :)!

Since we live at the beach, Trey and I spent more time in the pools... I did what I do best when I have no responsiblities, READ! This summer's pick was "The Help" and it was incredible!!!

The four of us... it really was great to spend time with Jake and Anne. We miss them!

The perfect couple :)!

Relaxed and ready to come home... or maybe not :)!

Jacob is growing so fast...

One Month.

Two Months.

Three Months.

Four Months.

Five Months.

And his eyes are still BLUE!

Jacob is such a delight...
He rarely cries.
Sleeps from 7 pm to 6 am most nights.
Exclusively nurses, except for the pumped bottle he gets while I teach.
LOVES his brothers and bath time.
Stays with his Ju-Gi while I teach morning preschool.
Smiles all the time.
Can't sit yet, but likes to stand in your lap.
Rolls over occasionally.
Hates the paci and refuses to take one.
Is truly laid back.
FINALLY likes his car seat.
Is a joy and we are so happy he is a part of our family!

Jon, age 3

What's your favorite food? Pizza!
What's your favorite veggie? Carrots
What's your favorite fruit? Bananas
What's your favorite dessert? Candy
What's your favorite toy? Telescope
What's your favorite thing to do? Wrestle with Daddy
What's your favorite candy? Popsicle
What's your favorite thing to do outside? Swing
What's your favorite color: Orange (Bayler would be so sad, ha)
Who is your best friend: Steven and Anderson
What's your favorite thing to do with David? Wrestle
What's your favorite thing to do with Jacob? Play
What do you want to be when you grow up? Preacher
Where do you want to go on an airplane? Airport
What is your favorite book? Green Eggs and Ham
What's your favorite song?Hey, Soul Sister and Tonights Going to be a Good Night
What is one wish you have? To get a teddy bear (???)

Jon-Jon is still our funny, passionate little man! He eats and runs non-stop, 24/7. Jon loves to wake up early (always the first up, even before Jacob!) and loves to snuggle on the couch with me. He likes to watch Scooby-Do and Go Diego Go. He loves "my David" as he still says and likes to hug Jacob. Jon is trying us with the pouting when he doesn't get his way... I think it works for a few people in his life because they can't say "no" to those big brown eyes :)! He has a made up word, "babone", that he uses when he thinks he is about to get in trouble or anytime he wants to make you laugh, ha! He still isn't potty trained, ugh! But we are working on it daily. He has the pee-pee part down, he just doesn't like to poop in the potty and refuses to tell us when he needs to go. I love his current age... his speech is my favorite. We can understand everything he says, but it is still so cute. He replaces his "Ll's" for "Ww's". He often says "I weally, weally wove you!" and "I wove everyone in the worwd!". Priceless!!! He loves school and knows a lot of his letters. Jon can write his name and likes to draw. His teacher says he is very attentive in class.
Jonathan, we love you very much and can't wait to see how God uses all the passion you have for life!!!

David, age 5

What's your favorite food? Salmon
What's your favorite veggie? celery
What's your favorite fruit? All of them
What's your favorite dessert? ice cream
What's your favorite toy? Megamind
What's your favorite thing to do? Go to the dollar store with my money
What's your favorite candy? All kinds of candy are good!
What's your favorite thing to do outside? Jump in our jumpy
What's your favorite color: Green
Who is your best friend: Everyone in my class and Jackson. Oh, and God!
What's your favorite thing to do with Jon? Hide and go seek
What's your favorite thing to do with Jacob? Make him laugh
What do you want to be when you grow up? Preacher, artist, and a baseball player
What do you like about the beach? waves in the ocean
Where do you want to go on an airplane? Hawaii
What is your favorite Bible verse? Proverbs 3: 5&6
What's your favorite song?Hey, Soul Sister, 3 Birds, Don't Worry Be Happy
What's is one wish you have? That everyone in the world would have a Bible (melt my heart!).

David is one amazing little kid! He is independent, yet loves to hang out with us. He is bold, yet humble. He is smart, loving, kind, patient, tinder-hearted, entertaining, and all boy. This kid blesses me all day long! I know he isn't perfect, but I truly have a hard time finding his faults :). I can not believe my baby is 5 years old... or 5 and a half, as he would quickly tell you. David has a heart for Jesus and loves to sing and worship. He is an incredible reader for his age... and he loves the fact that he can read his early readers Bible all by himself. He loves his brothers dearly and, for the most part, is very patient with them. He and Jon-Jon love to share a room and his favorite thing to do is help me with Jacob. He gets diapers, burp cloths, and bibs for me when I need them. He will stand in front of Jacob's highchair and talk to him for 30+ minutes while I cook dinner. Jacob just lights up when he hears his voice! I love watching David grow. He is blessed to have such a great dad... the one person he looks up to the most. He tries to be more like him everyday. I love you David and you fill my heart with joy every minute of every day!