Random Pictures

Just some random pictures of JD before he left...

The Swap

Last weekend, JD and I went to visit Justin & family back home in the Bay Area. This also meant that JD would be spending some quality time with his dad, as well as other members in our family. Thanks to my bro and sis in law, they will be watching JD during the week, while he will be spending the weekends with his grandparents. We're very lucky and grateful that Justin found an internship close enough to home.

JD is now walking around, sort of. He will hold on to some piece of furniture, and after he's mustered up some courage, he'll walk a few feet and either grab on to another piece of furniture or just fall to the ground. From what I hear, he's walking around a lot more now. Hopefully, by the time I come back and see him at the end of the semester he'll be walking for good!

I officially said my last goodbyes to JD Monday night when I put him down for bed, and left early Tuesday morning. It was really hard to say goodbye, but I just wanted to do it quick, like a band aid. I am doing pretty well, all things considered. I'm trying to keep myself busy, and I've been pretty successful at it. It really just feels like JD is sleeping, but at the same time I know that he's not around. I am looking forward to the semester being over, since I just found out that this will officially be my last semester here at Rexburg, and will be graduating in JULY!!! :) After the next 2 weeks, I will be reunited with my family, and I cannot begin to explain how excited I am for it to all be over.

Here is a clip of JD walking around. He does really well when he is distracted by something, as you can see here (sorry that you have to look at it sideways):

JD is 8 Months!

Well, in technical terms he's probably only 4 months, since the last 8 months, there have only been 4 months that contained 31 days in the month. It's always hard to judge when we can really say he's a month older. Is it on the 30th, or the 1st of the month? Oh well, he's 8 months! He's 4 months away from a year! It always blows my mind how fast the month has gone by already.

He has only once, finished a whole jar of baby food, and it was applesauce (I think). He rolls around like crazy. Sometimes, when we sit him up on the bed, he'll lay down and roll over to the edge and we have to stand near the edge, or pick him up and put him back in the middle again. We are constantly keeping a closer eye on him. We're still waiting for him to crawl, and we're hoping this is the month...  He is a really good sitter, and is constantly reaching out for things and then will slowly tumble either on his stomach or on his side. He moves around so much when he's sleeping. It always gives us a good laugh when we check on him in the middle of the night and see him with his head down at where his feet are suppose to be, or snuggled against the corner of his crib. I would take pictures of him, but I'm afraid I'd wake him up.

He used to say, "ma ma ma ma ma," but ever since I posted about him saying that he stopped doing it, and it makes me sad. It was so stinkin' cute! He's doing well, and makes us laugh on a daily basis!

New Beginnings

Well, the beginnings of the Fall Semester has begun, and so far everything has been going well. Justin seems to be happy with his classes so far. His biggest concern at first was his Creating Online Media class, since he was worried that his expectations of the class would not be met. (Creating Online Media has to do with html and css-web building). So far, it is exactly what he expected, which is a good thing. Justin is taking 16 credits, which includes his internship with KSL.com. He covers the Utah Aggies (if you didn't read in my last post), and so far he has been to one home game. He even has his own seat in the Utah State's press box, which comes with free food.

So far he's been enjoying his internship. If you want to see his work, follow this link and look for articles written by him.

Once again, I'm taking a full load, and I'm getting a little more worried, as JD is beginning to sleep less and less. He is now at 2 naps a day for about an hour and a half. The class that worries me most is my intro to graphic design. Apparently, it's one of those classes that "weeds" people out, so the ones that are actually serious (or can actually do graphic design) end up staying. I'm nervous because I didn't realize how much art was going to go into it (silly me). We'll see if I last in that class.... On the other hand, I am taking a digital imaging class which has to do with photography and editing, and I'm really excited about it. I'm hoping I'll get to learn my DSLR camera better, and get better with my photo skills.

I've also managed to get a new job at a sandwich place called Jimmy John's. The hotel I'm working for is currently owned by the bank, and it's only a matter of time before someone buys it, and turns it into student housing, because I know that the hotel will not last much longer. So, I'm relieved to have found a new job before they start laying off people. I start training on Thursday.

On a random note: JD and I took a walk through the gardens here on campus to take pictures for my graphic design class, and we stumbled across an apple orchard. So, I took advantage of the opportunity and got some pictures of him. This might be my new favorite place to take pictures.

Our Fun Filled Weekend

We have had an eventful couple of days this past weekend. It all started on Friday afternoon. It was a beautiful day, it wasn't super hot, and it wasn't cold. It was perfect weather for a picnic. As you can see below, JD was definitely eying Daddy's burger.

After we were done eating, we headed over for the swings to see if JD would like it better this time.

If you can tell by his face, he really did not like it any better. Rather, he looked as if he was scared for his life.

I was debating all day whether or not we should go to the Idaho Falls Chukars game (a single A minor league baseball team in affiliation with the Kansas City Royals), since they were having firework night. My major concern was that it was going to be past JD's 9 o'clock bedtime, and that he was just going to be awful. At a last minute decision, we decided to go since we didn't even get to see fireworks on July 4th, since I had to work.

JD was awesome! Although, we knew that he was tired, and he was definitely showing it, he refused to fall asleep. We took turns walking him and standing around just so he'd be happy. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera, and did not document the trip. The good picture I have of the fireworks is this:

Saturday, we were invited to one of the members of our new ward's house to watch the BYU game. We now know more people in our new ward than we did our last two wards. So far, we are liking our new ward, and are making new friends faster than we would've expected. I'm so glad, since we now have a kid, and we need to be the ones to make friends so that JD has friends. BYU won, and JD couldn't have been more shocked! :P

 

 

School starts next week, and I'm not sure whether to or not to be excited... on the one hand, that means one less semester to go. On the other hand, school starts. We'll see how this semester goes! 

JD's Favorite Foods

This is more of a note for me. So far, I know he definitely likes carrots and bananas. I don't feed him baby food as much as I should, mainly because feeding him the bottle is so much easier. But, I'm going to try harder and get him to eat as much baby food as he possibly can!

7 Months

Today, JD is 7 months and I'm always amazed as to how fast time continues to go by. He is constantly reaching for things, he can sit up by himself for a good amount of time before he topples over because he's reaching for a toy or something within his grasp, and can now sit in high chairs! We're always amazed how much harder it is to carry him around in his car seat, and are beginning to leave the car seat in the car. He has officially cut his first tooth, or is at least beginning to. We can't see it just yet, but we can definitely feel it poking out. We love this little boy, and don't know what we'd do without him.

Watch JD Sit Up

JD is getting so good at sitting up by himself. We've officially moved him into booster seats at restaurants, and was able to sit up today for at least 20 minutes against the back of the church benches all by himself.

Sorry, these pictures were taken with my phone. As you can tell, our little man is growing up!

Favorite Pictures

I have JD's 6 month pictures, and I thought I'd share some of my favorites. I apologize for the repeat of pictures that were featured on the photographer's blog.

Sneak Peak | JD's 6 Month Pictures

We got JD's 6 month pictures taken a couple weeks ago, and here's a sneak peek. I'm hoping to get them soon! See them here.

Cabo, Cabo, Cabo!

We are back from our trip from cabo, and it’s very bitter sweet to be back home. We have had a lot of fun, but are glad to be back where it is no longer hot and humid. I’ll try and keep this to as little words, and more pictures, as there are many pictures from our trip.

We officially left the States Friday morning, and got to Cabo late afternoon. JD was for the most part pretty good on the plane ride over. The hotel we stayed at was awesome, as we all got rooms to ourselves.  Saturday evening we adjusted to Cabo and went out for dinner. Sunday was relaxation day, which involved a day at the pool, and happy hour at the pool bar. The (non-alcoholic) pina coladas were lovely! This was also the first time JD went swimming, and he loved it. I’m glad he did, otherwise it would not have been as fun if he hadn’t.

 Cute little pruney feet.

Monday was a big day, and was quite the adventure. We headed out to a nearby beach, as the beach behind our hotel is not exactly ideal for, well, anybody, mainly little kids. We took a glass bottom boat to “Lover’s beach” and saw tons of fishies and some sea lions. We did a little sight seeing around the beach before we took the big leap out of the boat onto the beach. You see, there is no port/dock at this beach for boats to drop people off. Instead, you have to get off the boat into the water, along the waves, to get onto the beach. It was crazy getting off with little kids, however, there were people who helped get them off first. Getting back on the boat was an even bigger adventure.

 

Jeff and Justin jumping off the huge rock:

The beach was amazing though. Justin, Jeff, and Kelly went snorkeling while the rest of us stayed on the beach. This was also another first for JD, and he was a very happy baby, until he got tired.

Tuesday and Thursday were relaxation days, where we enjoyed the day by the pool, and taking naps. Wednesday and Friday we took the bus (or cab if it was a good deal), to beaches. Friday was the high light of the trip for me. We took wave runners out onto the ocean, and it being my first time, I loved it. Every once in a while, I was afraid for my life, since Justin loves speed and going over waves. I grabbed on to him like my life depended on it. During our time out there, we came across what appeared to be a rock, but when we looked closer we realized it was actually a turtle!

Saturday was the sad, sad day where we had to return home. As I reflect upon our trip, it makes me more sad to be back home. It was a fun vacation! Enjoy the pictures!