Eleven Months Old!

Jonathan turned 11 months old on Tuesday! We are on vacation in the mountains with Chris, Ava & Hayden. Hayden is a month younger than Jonathan. We are having a great time and the boys are enjoying each other.

Taking Pics with the New Computer

I passed the test!!!!!!!!!!!

I passed the Praxis II Library Media Specialist Exam!!!! This makes me five class sessions, two papers and one project away from graduating with my Master of Library Science!! December 4th cannot come soon enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Amazing Race- 16th Birthday Edition

Courtney is one of the girls in my d group. I am fortunate to have had her in my group since she was in 6th grade. It is hard to believe now she is a sophomore! The time has gone very quickly, but it has been a truly "amazing" experience to watch her and all of my girls grow into young women. My favorite part is watching them truly own their relationship with God, not relying on church or their parents, but seeking out a genuine relationship with God by themselves.

In honor of Courtney's 16th Birthday, her parents threw her an "Amazing Race" themed party. Nathan and I were drivers for Team Uganda-Yellow. Instead of bring gifts, each kid brought money. Then each team was assigned a charity. All of the money went to the winning team's charity. Isn't this cool? I love it because it was bigger than celebrating Courtney alone and it was so much fun!

My team had Valerie, Lucy (Courtney's friends from church), Jonathan and Winston (friends from Courtney's school--I know, can you believe their names?????).


Here they are searching for a clue.

This is a great action shot. Cecily (front, blue shirt) and Jenna (second, green shirt) are also a part of my life group. Love these girls!

Here is Courtney (left) getting ready to get on a paddle boat to cross the lake at Bond Park.

It was a great race and in the end, Team Uganda came in first place! Nathan and I had a great time being drivers. Our team was smart, strong and clever!! Way to go!

Happy Sweet 16th Birthday, Courtney! We love you!!

The Truck from Uncle Adam

Uncle Adam bought Jonny a truck. Jonathan loves it because it makes loud noises and rolls...all the reasons a little boy should love a truck.

Here he is sleeping with it!

When he woke up, he wrapped his arm around it!
Thank you, Uncle Adam!!! I love you!!

The Trouble Our Boy Gets Into- Part 2

Giving Auntie Ashley a difficult time.


Getting inside the cupboard
Sharing broccoli with Toby at Courtney's 16th birthday party.
Using the area behind the couch as his alley.
Still playing in the crate.

I put this toy in front of Winston's crate so that Jonathan wouldn't get into it, he just pushed it out of the way.
Here he is getting caught.

The garbage can (I promise we only keep paper in it).

He joined the club that all babies before him have been a part of: "I found the Tupperware cupboard."

Using Daddy as a bridge.

Finding the toilet paper for the first time.

He some how found the V.S. coupon for some free undies...he enjoyed it more than me!

A Walk To Remember

Here's some footage of Jonathan taking some steps - he's really getting good at staying upright and mobile, even in the midst of toys and obstacles!