album 12\16\2009 (116 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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Nov 2nd-12th (73 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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Jonah 9 month (13 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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Oct. 22nd-Nov 2nd (199 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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Oct. 12th-21st (325 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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fall festival (28 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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being present

I have not actually taken the time to sit down and blog anything in a long time. this is because I have been very busy with work/photography/life. but also when I do have a moment to catch my breath, I want to be totally present in what I am doing. Whether it is catching up with a friend on the phone, or just playing outide with Jonah, I have learned that although I can get more done, mulitasking isn't always the best policy. It takes away from the things that are the most important.

In recent weeks, there has been times of great joy, but also deep sadness within our family. As you can see from my photos we have spent time with family, and traveled some. Jonah has been doing great and rolling with the punches, so to speak. So it has been great to do those things, but there has also been serious things going on.

My aunt was diagnosed with cancer this summer, and passed away several weeks ago. This happened very suddenly and it sort of makes you step back, and take stock of what is important. Although we were unable to attend her funeral, I learned alot about her and her character. She loved the unlovely (direct quote from my mom). She was deeply devoted to those she cared about. I think that is very admirable. What I have decided is the "take-home" message from the whole experience is that you need to pay attention, and be present in all circumstances, to learn all you can from people. and love the unlovely. most of all, I think it is so important to make peace with all circumstances in your life. this is not to say it is possible to make peace with all people in your life, but to come to terms with it in your heart. And realize what is important in this world are the people who love you and that you love and don't take that for granted.

I guess this is a very reflective post. That's what happens when the person you hang out with all the time can't talk back to you...:)

Sept 2nd-20th (166 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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Aug 25th-Sept 1st (115 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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perfect evening

last night was the perfect evening in my book...just the weather. no breeze, not too hot (about 71 degrees), a slight crispness to the air that only happens this time of year, there were no clouds in the sky, very few bugs flying around. just perfect. thank you Lord for perfect evenings!

Aug 23rd-24th (29 photos), by Kelly Meyer

this little princess is my friend Lindsey's latest addition! Jonah and I went to see them in the hospital yesterday...she is sooo cute!
towards the end of the slideshow are a few from this morning of Jonah...BIG SMILE!


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Aug 21st-23rd (12 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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Aug. 10-16th (42 photos), by Kelly Meyer

no, I have not gotten into canning or anything...we bought a LUG of peaches from youth for christ and we had so many left over, I made Jonah some pureed peaches...he thought they were pretty yummy!


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Jonah's 6 month (58 photos), by Kelly Meyer

Here are the few 6 month photos I did of Jonah...he was sick, I was busy working and taking other's pics so this is what we got. hopefully the 9 month ones will turn out a little better (happier baby)


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Aug 17th-20th (44 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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photos and such from July 9th-August 9th

Oh my, where does the time go? I cannot believe that it is already almost the middle of August!!! Between work, play, and in the last week taking care of 2 very sick boys...I have not had any time to myself to blog! Here are the pictures from the last month. Jonah can now pretty much roll over...he gets stuck on his shoulder alot. He likes to be outside...when he gets grumpy we go outside. I am pretty sure that we all had/have influenza or some other nasty bug. Jonah started with it on wednesday. The pediatritian must have been pretty concerned when I brought him in because he called me at home that night at 7 and the next morning also. He is pretty much back to normal minus a cough and a low grade temp. Dean was very under the weather...he campped out downstairs in his "cave" and had a fever of 102.5 for pretty much all of Thursday and Friday. We are starting to get back to normal...which involves alot of cleaning and disinfecting!!! Me...I weathered the storm and just got a cough and runny nose...mom's have to be tough :)




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June 11th-29th (187 photos), by Kelly Meyer

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update & pictures from June 30th-July 9th

Ok, I guess there might be some good things about snapfish still...like being able to post things right to my blog...so here is the very latest...like this morning included! By the way, Jonah celebrated his 1st 1/2 birthday a couple days ago by getting his 1st tooth! You can't see it yet, but you sure can feel it when he chomps on you! He has started sitting up for a little while without too much help...still not rolling over, though I think it is because he is so big! He had his 6 month checkup...he is a whopping 19 lbs, 9 oz and 26 inches...such a big boy!!! His head is larger than they make the growth chart...he actually had a head ultrasound because it is so big. Turns out he just has one heck of a big head! :)

I had an appointment with Dr. J. yesterday...bad news, new bleeding...grrr! Got another shot, but you know, it doesn't hurt too bad at all today...so that's good.

Tomorrow is our 5th anniversary...wow...5 years! I have to work, but then we are going to go out to eat and Jon and Amanda are going to watch Jonah!


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our country's birthday

I love the 4th of July...it is so summer to me. I don't feel like it is really summer till the 4th and also the street fair. This summer is not really an exception. I got my 1st mosquito bite yesterday on the way out to my car from Target...grrr! I have to work all the major spring/summer holidays this year (easter, memorial day, 4th of july, and labor day). It is a bummer...but hey what do you do? So maybe this, like last year will never feel like summer to me. Last year at this time I was starting to feel sooooo sick from being pregnant that I never went outside all summer except to water my flowers and even that was challenging. I am really looking forward to going to fireworks with Jonah and experiencing that for the 1st time...I am sure he will probably sleep through them. (either that or totally melt down ha!) but you don't know till you try.

We started oatmeal cereal a couple weeks ago after rice cereal was a total flop and what do you know, Jonah loves it! We are actually going to start real baby food soon. I went and picked some up yesterday after work...they have lots of organic choices, so I was really happy to see that. I think it is important to eat as organic as you are able to...and with baby food it is pretty simple.

Happy Birthday America!!!

new phone

i got a new phone that can go online today! this post is being created on my new phone! I heart techonology

today we gave Jonah his 1st taste of solids, he didn't care for it. it was pretty funny actually, we recorded it. but I can.t post it with this phone, there limitations people! ha!

going green(ish)

I am interested in the whole going green movement. Partly to do my part, but also partly to save money. The last 2 times I have gone to the grocery store, instead of driving I have walked. This is not only good for the enviroment, but also my wallet. I don't have to spend the money on gas, I don't have to get Jonah in and out of the car, and I can only buy what I can carry home. The first day I was really the "earth mother" type, using a baby carrier and everything. Today, I pushed the stroller because I needed to get a few more things, and I knew I wouldn't be able to carry them all. So, although I have not totally embraced the green movement, I walked to the grocery store, and used my reusable bags to bring the goods home in. We also have a compost pile, but now I am just bragging, HA! ;)

missin u

I am missing my baby like crazy!!!

infrequent posts + busy life =

boring blog!
sorry this blog is pretty boring these days. :)
I worked all week, and between trying to keep my housework under control somewhat and spending time with my boys and working on some pictures (a recent session), I am not finding alot of extra time to blog.
I am tired, like really tired. I feel like all of my energy has been zapped from me. I can't even blame the baby, because he has been pretty much sleeping through the night. Maybe I am just in a funk, or fighting off a bug...but I hate feeling this way. I don't feel like myself. It is annoying.
I need to keep working on pictures, but I just wanted to give a shout out to my blog readers.
ps
I did get my flowers planted
pps
jonah is now in 6-12 month clothes for the most part...what a big boy!

TGIF!

This week has been kind of hectic...yesterday in particular! Jonah had a rough night...just up and crying. I would put his pacifier back in his mouth and he would drift back off, till the paci fell out, then we would start all over. So mommy & daddy did not get great rest! Then I got up for work at 5:45. I got ready, and went downstairs to get a pop...and the rug in the bathroom was soggy. So turned on the light and the floor was covered in water. So I went to wake Dean up and Jonah was awake too. So Dean went down to address the flood in our basement and I got Jonah up to change him. I called work, because it was pretty obvious I was going to be late. I gave Jonah his prilosec and got him going with baby einstein. I love how even though he was screaming in bed, he is so happy once you get him out of there. Ha! Anyway, Dean was bringing loads of wet towels, rugs, and other misc. wet things out to the deck to dry off. As it turns out our ancient water heater developed a hole in it and sprung a leak. However, Dean pointed it out that the timing of it was a blessing, as it is cleanup week next week...so we don't have to store it for a year...so good timing as far as that goes. So I finally got to work, and it was a CRAZY day! So last night when I got home, after picking up Jonah at Grandma's house, I sunk into bed, only to remember that I needed to get up to unload/reload the dishwasher and fire it up so my baby had clean bottles today! :)
Ok...after reviewing that I am tired again!!! I don't have any pics to share right now, but I will try to post a video later...Jonah learned to make a new noise! :) you'll just have to wait to see what it is!
Here's to hoping to day is better than yesterday!
Oh, and
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! (it's my dad's birthday!)

not much new

So here's the latest pictures! :)


Little Sailor Man



all smiles!



4 month shots...ouch!


Daddy & Jonah








let's call this one, the "Pre-Bath Soak" (mommy!) ;)


haven't spent much time in my bumbo, my head is pretty heavy...I don't think I like this very much!




I really don't have alot of new stuff going on right now, I have been working 12's, but I did get off from 7-3 today. Which was a blessing because Dean left to go fishing last night, so I was going to have to bring Jonah over to grandma's house at 5:45 this morning...I have to be to work around 6 or so. So we have just been hanging out doing laundry. He has been way more spitty the last week, since he got his shots I think. So he has been going through his collection of bibs/burp rags faster than usual. Also about 3 plus outfits per day. We did up his dose of prilosec, because he has gained so much weight, he outgrew his dose!!! What a big fellow! :)

4 month checkup

We went to Dr. Welle yesterday. This is our new peds doc. Dean and I both liked him and bottom line he is a good doctor and we were comfortable with him, so that is what is important. Jonah is doing great, "perfect baby" were his words to be exact. He did say that he feels he has a pretty severe case of GERD, but it seems to be pretty well controlled. He did ask us if we keep him elevated after feedings (we do) and if we have him sleeping at at least a 30 degree incline on his back (we do). So we got points for that! :)

Jonah has obviously done well on the "ad-lib" feedings and although he has been spitting up like crazy, alot of it must be "sticking" because he is up to a whopping 17 lbs, 7.2 ounces (86th percentile). He is up to the 24th percentile for height (24 inches) and his head is gianormous at 45 cm (97th percentile)...no wonder his hats seem a bit snug!

I also tried to bring bella and Dan to the vet yesterday (with Jonah)...yikes! I did have to call Dean to meet me there. Bella got out of her collar and dan was on my lap trying to eat another dog and Jonah was getting cranky after his shots! It must have been a sight!!! :) Bella has a strained ACL so rest and relaxation for her is the doctors order. Hopefully it doesnt get worse and tear because then she would need surgery! poor bella!

need a good cry?

sometiimes I just need a good cry, and not about my own life. here is a blog site that will most certainly bring tears to your eyes. I was sobbing but, hen again it's maybe because it hit a little too close to home. As with any blog it starts with the most recent posts, but you can go to the archive to skim through and get the summary of their journey. www.kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/

Another recent experience that I can't really share has reminded me just how fragile life is. I want to live each day to its fullest, love with no reservations, and when the day is done, have no regrets. So, I am going to hold my baby when he wants to be held & spend intentional time with my husband (the dishes and laundry aren't goin anywhere!) Certain situations bring what is important in life, into clear focus. And for me, that is my 2 boys. I cannot imagine life without either one of them. I don't know what I did to deserve such amazing blessings, but the Lord is good!

dedication video

This is a video of the baby dedication part of the service on sunday. We were so very encouraged and blessed by all the people that came to support Jonah & us as we dedicated him and our little family to follow in God's footsteps. It is our hope that when Jonah gets old enough to make a choice for himself that he can draw from the experiences he has had with us and our extended family that show him how much God loves him and desires a personal relationship with him. That he may live, love, and lead like Christ.

Jonah's 3 month pix

better late than never right? ;)
we had a wonderful weekend! my grandma & uncle wally came to town on Friday night & met Jonah for the 1st time. We call her "G.G." (short for great grandma)
Heidi and Aaron flew in from Ft. Collins very late Friday night, but we didn't actually get to spend any time with them till Sat night b/c Heidi had finals this week to study for. (and they already turned around & went home :( On Sat my grandpa & (step)grandma came to town *hi JoAnne!*
And we all got together for dinner @ my parent's house. Of course Jon & Amanda were there too.

This morning we dedicated Jonah at church & to our crowd we added my Aunt Chelle, Mark & Travis. And Dean's whole family too. It was great to see everyone, but a little overwhelming considering I'm pretty sure I had my 1st migrane. grrrr!

Jonah was soooo good today! He barely made a peep! I just love him to pieces & I am so proud to be his mommy! I know I was a little disappointed when I found out he wasn't a girl, but now I can't imagine it any other way! He & the dogs got me an endless summer hydrangea for mothers day. love it!