Jennifer has been walking for about a week now, and doing an occasional step for a week sooner than that yet. But she has been a real stickler when it comes to getting a quick picture or video. Finally I have succeeded! I even resorted to having my camera in my pocket, but still, she'd drop down and cry when I pulled it out!
Showing posts with label milestone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label milestone. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Walking!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Watch out little yucky things everywhere
Jennifer is able to move forward now! There aren't any places I can put
her where she doesn't get into stuff. Downstairs there are bits of
playdough. Upstairs are loose nails and plastic. On the deck are day
old or two day old food scraps (we eat every meal out there now) and
dirt from my pots, and on the grass, grass (which isn't yucky) and bugs.
We are ever so thankful for the sunny outside days, as the painting continues...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Seven!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Growing so fast
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Jennifer can sit!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Jennifer 6 months
Hard to believe it was about six months ago (when these pics were taken-yes, I'm behind!) that Jennifer was introduced to us. She has developed into quite a character now! Hard to recognize how she is now if you were to compare her with her first few months!
We are still blessed with eager unconditional frequent smiles. And since she only has two teeth yet, she still has the charm of an almost toothless smile.
And Jennifer is such an easy giggler too. I don't think any of the other kids at this age, would giggle uncontrollably for siblings! I remember getting the others to giggle too, but it took a lot more tickling and silliness to get them going! But not our Jennifer-she simply bubbles over in her joy! It is so cute!
Her favorite non-Mommy place is still the exerscaucer. She no longer screams when she spends quality time with her Dad, and will even forget she's not supposed to like him sometimes.
But she is more comfortable in her zone here, where she can control what she does more!
Jennifer is at the stage where she'd love to move around even more, and explore all that the house has to offer. Since she can't yet, she gets bored easily.
Sometimes, to buy a little more time for something, I get desperate, and will try almost anything to entertain her. After all, when she is bored, she really can holler. And when she is mad, we all wish we had earplugs! It is amazing just how loud such a little girl can be! Someone said that she has to be loud because she's number five, and has to be heard. I guess, although I hate the "number five" nonsense, there is some truth in the fact that most days it's so noisy here, that it is quite helpful to have extra volume!
Maybe I should try Jennifer out in some other toy buckets too, she'd love to explore more, no doubt! (She is on a pillow so that it's still comfy in there.)
And Jennifer can sit up now too!!
She really has to want to sit up, or have a toy right there between her legs--because she is very easily distracted by things going on, and will fling herself backwards just to get a look at someone who's walking past her. So she is not to be trusted yet. She thinks it's funny when she falls over backwards-but that's only because I catch her every time!
We praise God for a healthy girl who is doing so well!
And we are often reminded of what a lot of wisdom we continue to need!
We are still blessed with eager unconditional frequent smiles. And since she only has two teeth yet, she still has the charm of an almost toothless smile.
And Jennifer is such an easy giggler too. I don't think any of the other kids at this age, would giggle uncontrollably for siblings! I remember getting the others to giggle too, but it took a lot more tickling and silliness to get them going! But not our Jennifer-she simply bubbles over in her joy! It is so cute!
Her favorite non-Mommy place is still the exerscaucer. She no longer screams when she spends quality time with her Dad, and will even forget she's not supposed to like him sometimes.
But she is more comfortable in her zone here, where she can control what she does more!
Jennifer is at the stage where she'd love to move around even more, and explore all that the house has to offer. Since she can't yet, she gets bored easily.
Sometimes, to buy a little more time for something, I get desperate, and will try almost anything to entertain her. After all, when she is bored, she really can holler. And when she is mad, we all wish we had earplugs! It is amazing just how loud such a little girl can be! Someone said that she has to be loud because she's number five, and has to be heard. I guess, although I hate the "number five" nonsense, there is some truth in the fact that most days it's so noisy here, that it is quite helpful to have extra volume!
Maybe I should try Jennifer out in some other toy buckets too, she'd love to explore more, no doubt! (She is on a pillow so that it's still comfy in there.)
And Jennifer can sit up now too!!
She really has to want to sit up, or have a toy right there between her legs--because she is very easily distracted by things going on, and will fling herself backwards just to get a look at someone who's walking past her. So she is not to be trusted yet. She thinks it's funny when she falls over backwards-but that's only because I catch her every time!
We praise God for a healthy girl who is doing so well!
And we are often reminded of what a lot of wisdom we continue to need!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Fabulous Four!
Matthew's birthday has come and gone, and because of my holiday that took place very shortly after, I completely forgot to post these!
Matthew got to help with the cake. This year we used a cake mix (I'm not much of a baker) and Daddy made the icing. And most importantly, Matthew got to lick the whisk, and help with the measuring!
It is nice to see such enthusiastic responses to gifts
and it's always a better present when other people think so too!
This year the Melanie and Nathan made cards for Matthew and they both made them in orange since it's Matthews favorite colour.
Melanie made hers with so much white glue that it curls.
No real digger for his birthday
but Matthew DID get to stick the candies on the cake!
And another year is blown away.
Matthew got to help with the cake. This year we used a cake mix (I'm not much of a baker) and Daddy made the icing. And most importantly, Matthew got to lick the whisk, and help with the measuring!
It is nice to see such enthusiastic responses to gifts
and it's always a better present when other people think so too!
This year the Melanie and Nathan made cards for Matthew and they both made them in orange since it's Matthews favorite colour.
Melanie made hers with so much white glue that it curls.
No real digger for his birthday
but Matthew DID get to stick the candies on the cake!
And another year is blown away.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Home again
Home again
Home again
Jiggety Jig.
(Yes, I read more kid books than adult literature...)
We had an nice holiday and stayed an extra day for the birthday man. He loved his multiple birthday cards.
The kids were surprised that he didn't get a card with his gifts from other people. ;)
The kids enjoyed games and cuddles. I didn't take any pictures of Jennifer all trip, so I'll have to ask for some from our hosts!
We drove home all in one day, as opposed to the usual two day with a stop over--since the weather was fantastic! So as a reward/apology to the kids for the half hour grump/cry/scream (jennifer was the scream) we took them to a wave pool.
All went well 'til a crocodile mat knocked out Nathan's sideways remaining front tooth. It hadn't even been wiggly yet--so it was a bit premature. It was a somewhat messy and traumatizing business. But now Nathan is quite pleased with the results. Now that the mess is behind him, and he still found money under his pillow, despite the fact that his tooth may still be at the bottom of the pool!
Ain't he handsome!
Home again
Jiggety Jig.
(Yes, I read more kid books than adult literature...)
We had an nice holiday and stayed an extra day for the birthday man. He loved his multiple birthday cards.
The kids were surprised that he didn't get a card with his gifts from other people. ;)
The kids enjoyed games and cuddles. I didn't take any pictures of Jennifer all trip, so I'll have to ask for some from our hosts!
We drove home all in one day, as opposed to the usual two day with a stop over--since the weather was fantastic! So as a reward/apology to the kids for the half hour grump/cry/scream (jennifer was the scream) we took them to a wave pool.
All went well 'til a crocodile mat knocked out Nathan's sideways remaining front tooth. It hadn't even been wiggly yet--so it was a bit premature. It was a somewhat messy and traumatizing business. But now Nathan is quite pleased with the results. Now that the mess is behind him, and he still found money under his pillow, despite the fact that his tooth may still be at the bottom of the pool!
Ain't he handsome!
Monday, December 5, 2011
TWO!
Terrible two is here.
Today during school Daniel was so sweet and quiet.
Except that he redid my to do list on my whiteboard
and smeared Vaseline on my cupboards in the bathroom.
Trouble!
Today during school Daniel was so sweet and quiet.
Except that he redid my to do list on my whiteboard
and smeared Vaseline on my cupboards in the bathroom.
Trouble!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Progress
Slowly life is getting back to normal around here. I'm getting closer and closer to getting up on time regularly. I managed twice last week! And this week I only slept in once! And not very long either, mind you. (I know, I know, it's only Tuesday... ;) )
Jennifer is still a big hit with her older siblings.
I do have to send them away from her sometimes, though, especially when they start fighting over her...and I worry about them falling on her or hitting her by accident instead of someone else. (Anyone is fair game except Jennifer--such fairness!)
I love her chubby arms!! Too bad the weather is cooler now and she has to be dressed in long sleeves. Maybe I'll just have to get in the habit of giving baths every night. (Likely!!)
Whenever Jennifer wears Melanie's hand-me-downs she looks exactly like Melanie to me. They don't look THAT similar, but I never have been good at getting past color and clothes similarities very well. She's going bald, as you can see a little here. I will miss her dark hair! (Presumably it is being replaced by blond.)
Matthew (with a bit of Melanie's help I think) made a camper van. My favorite feature of it is the back piece which has some peg puzzles in it--those are "bikes on the back like Grandpa and Grandma's camper van".
Jennifer is smiling a lot now. She is (so far) been such a lovely baby. Content to sit on her own (she's checking out her hands now and figuring out what they're for--very cute when she gets cross-eyed doing that) or to sit and watch the noisy big kids running around. If I need a couple minutes to finish something up, she's usually pleased enough to have Nathan Melanie or Matthew keep her entertained. She's not grumpy much--mostly when she's dirty (she's rashes SO quickly it's impossible to keep her bottom from being red) and hungry and tired.
The perfect baby.
But then, ALL my babies have been perfect babies. ;)
Jennifer is still a big hit with her older siblings.
I do have to send them away from her sometimes, though, especially when they start fighting over her...and I worry about them falling on her or hitting her by accident instead of someone else. (Anyone is fair game except Jennifer--such fairness!)
I love her chubby arms!! Too bad the weather is cooler now and she has to be dressed in long sleeves. Maybe I'll just have to get in the habit of giving baths every night. (Likely!!)
Whenever Jennifer wears Melanie's hand-me-downs she looks exactly like Melanie to me. They don't look THAT similar, but I never have been good at getting past color and clothes similarities very well. She's going bald, as you can see a little here. I will miss her dark hair! (Presumably it is being replaced by blond.)
Matthew (with a bit of Melanie's help I think) made a camper van. My favorite feature of it is the back piece which has some peg puzzles in it--those are "bikes on the back like Grandpa and Grandma's camper van".
Jennifer is smiling a lot now. She is (so far) been such a lovely baby. Content to sit on her own (she's checking out her hands now and figuring out what they're for--very cute when she gets cross-eyed doing that) or to sit and watch the noisy big kids running around. If I need a couple minutes to finish something up, she's usually pleased enough to have Nathan Melanie or Matthew keep her entertained. She's not grumpy much--mostly when she's dirty (she's rashes SO quickly it's impossible to keep her bottom from being red) and hungry and tired.
The perfect baby.
But then, ALL my babies have been perfect babies. ;)
Friday, October 21, 2011
Party Girl
Melanie got to open presents early in the day (lucky girl!) instead of waiting 'til after dinner coffee time like everyone else.
Melanie, despite being 5, likes to color on herself occasionally!
Very pleased with the gift!!
Helping me make her birthday "cake" The cupcakes look strange, don't they! The kids didn't like them at first, but the second time they tried them there were no leftovers, and they all wanted seconds!
Adding lots of sprinkles is very important!
Melanie had one girl friend over for the day, and I took it upon myself to keep the boys from invading their girl time too much. It was challenging, but I managed it. And the girls had a lot of fun. I think I'll can big birthday bashes entirely, and just do the "one friend" thing all the time! (After all, how do I deal with bus stops not being by my place, not fitting more than one extra child in my almost full van, and timing things around school hours?) This was so much less complicated!
Melanie, despite being 5, likes to color on herself occasionally!
Very pleased with the gift!!
Helping me make her birthday "cake" The cupcakes look strange, don't they! The kids didn't like them at first, but the second time they tried them there were no leftovers, and they all wanted seconds!
Adding lots of sprinkles is very important!
Melanie had one girl friend over for the day, and I took it upon myself to keep the boys from invading their girl time too much. It was challenging, but I managed it. And the girls had a lot of fun. I think I'll can big birthday bashes entirely, and just do the "one friend" thing all the time! (After all, how do I deal with bus stops not being by my place, not fitting more than one extra child in my almost full van, and timing things around school hours?) This was so much less complicated!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Baptism
Jennifer Alina
With Great Grandmother Mrs. Ali G.
Jennifer with Aunt Cec.
The whole family--we are so blessed!
We enjoyed a whole sermon on baptism, since that is where the minister was at in the afternoon sermons. Very fitting!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Jennifer Alina
Born yesterday around 11 pm.
9 pounds 6 ounces.
Mother and baby are doing great.
Praise the Lord!
9 pounds 6 ounces.
Mother and baby are doing great.
Praise the Lord!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Nathan is Six!
Nathan waited patiently for his belated birthday party, and enjoyed it thoroughly when it came!
Remind me never to do red icing again! It took three vials of red to get them that bright, and we had red on everything! I had lots of wipes handy when we ate, so we kept the staining to a minimum. But the icing had a nasty bite to it--sorta like eating M & Ms. Now I know what food coloring tastes like! One kid only ate the icing, so obviously he thought it was still great. ;)
Notice how the family members are all as close as possible...so as to get first dibs on any cast offs. Daniel is contemplating soaking Nathan with his own water weapon if Nathan won't share.
One year I suggested we do a family outing at the zoo instead of a party but Nathan quickly said he'd rather have all his friends come over and give him presents. :p He thought we could go to the zoo for Melanie's birthday instead, or Daddy's. ;)
Having a birthday in May means getting lots of outside toys. Which are perfect for sharing!
The younger party goers thought the frizbee games were ideal in letting them have the monopoly on the sandbox!
Sure was nice to have a sunny party!
Six years old. That's two hands old (if you show the answer "by fingers" still, that is). Nathan isn't really a preschooler anymore. He really is maturing--though he has a lot of immature moments yet too. ;) What a blessing he is to our lives!
Remind me never to do red icing again! It took three vials of red to get them that bright, and we had red on everything! I had lots of wipes handy when we ate, so we kept the staining to a minimum. But the icing had a nasty bite to it--sorta like eating M & Ms. Now I know what food coloring tastes like! One kid only ate the icing, so obviously he thought it was still great. ;)
Notice how the family members are all as close as possible...so as to get first dibs on any cast offs. Daniel is contemplating soaking Nathan with his own water weapon if Nathan won't share.
One year I suggested we do a family outing at the zoo instead of a party but Nathan quickly said he'd rather have all his friends come over and give him presents. :p He thought we could go to the zoo for Melanie's birthday instead, or Daddy's. ;)
Having a birthday in May means getting lots of outside toys. Which are perfect for sharing!
The younger party goers thought the frizbee games were ideal in letting them have the monopoly on the sandbox!
Sure was nice to have a sunny party!
Six years old. That's two hands old (if you show the answer "by fingers" still, that is). Nathan isn't really a preschooler anymore. He really is maturing--though he has a lot of immature moments yet too. ;) What a blessing he is to our lives!
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