The World’s Largest Halloween Party…

…at the Louisville Zoo was our Saturday night family outing tonight! We dressed Jonah up as a Minnesota Twins player and spent over an hour stuck in traffic trying to make our way to the zoo. Once we were in, we had a wonderful time together. Jonah mostly liked looking at the other children and didn’t care one bit about the candy he received. Here are some pics from before we left home and from our time at the zoo.

Eleven Months Old

Jonah turned 11 months old this week. We can’t believe that we are less than a month away from having a 1-year-old! Life with Jonah is a blast. Here is an update on Jonah at 11 months:

- Saying “dada” meaningfully, has also said “nana” a few times for “banana, says “mama” but not specifically for me

- Signs “all done” and “more” and is usually pretty accurate with them

- Understands a ton! Almost everyday I am amazed when I see him respond to something I have said showing that he knows what’s up.

- Has a few favorite toys – his puppy dog (he will tackle it when he is excited!), books, a shape sorter, the living room coasters, and the flashlight next to our bed

- Knows what to do with a phone, or any other object that could be like a phone, and will put it to his ear if you say “hello”

- Loves to play “peek-a-boo” (although he covers his ears instead of his eyes, pat-a-cake, so big, and Little Bunny Foo Foo

- Is cruising a ton and can walk the length of our apartment holding onto his walker

- Gives me lots of hugs and kisses, hugs only for daddy, mostly without prompting

- Loves dancing to Go Fish, looking out the windows, shaking things, and being chased by daddy!

What a joy it is to be Jonah’s parents! Just 4 weeks until we hit the big “1.”

Little Lover

Jonah has begun showing his tender side more and more.  Through this, we are seeing what a sweet little boy he can be.

This evening Julie came home after a harder day at work than normal.  In spite of any hardships at work, Jonah comes to the rescue and reminds mommy that there is a little boy who is always ready to show his affection for her!

Pics of Our Saturday

Enjoying our picnic lunch

Look! Daddy is bringing the stroller so we can go for a walk!

Looking at the ducks in the stream

One duck even came close to us

Mommy telling Jonah all about ducks

Michelle & Everett, Brittany & Silas, Mommy & Jonah

Just the boys

Just the mommies

A Wonderful Day From Beginning to End

We had the entire day today as a family. Mike didn’t have to work and he is on fall break. I have worked 11 out of the past 12 days as I have been doing some PRN SLP work at a few nursing homes. But, I had today off. Our family day was much needed.

From beginning to end…from A to Z…today was the best!

A – All together as a family

B – Brown Park

C – Chick-fil-a picnic lunch

D – Ducks, ducks, and more ducks at the park!

E -Everett, Michelle and Eric for dinner company

F – Fellowship with dear friends

G – Gloria had her food to herself, unlike last night when Jonah decided to try some

H -Happy baby

I -In love with our family

J – Jolly Holiday!

K -Kids had fun playing together

L -Laundry, dishes and a few other chores

M -Mary Poppins in the DVD player right now

N -Naps, 2 for Jonah today

O – Outside for lunch, a walk, and playing

P -Perfect weather

Q -”Quack, quack, quack” was what we heard at the park

R -Relaxing in bed as a family this morning

S – Silas, Brittany, and Shane’s home for supper

T – Target shopping trip, didn’t get much but left with 2 boxes of Boo Berry and 2 boxes of Count Chocula

U -Undeserved blessings from our God!

V – Vacuuming, which has become very interesting to Jonah

W – Walking around the park

X -Xtra time with Jonah

Y -Yummy supper shared with friends

Z – Zippety Doo Dah Day!