Author: Jen

How could you not love this face? You can see that top tooth too! Jonah and I went outside today to help Grandma plant flowers. I realized that we both need a little more dirt in our lives. Apparently we’re both a little girly, but don’t worry Grandma is going to break us in.

So for Cinco de Mayo this year in Idaho it decided to SNOW. Is anyone else ready for it to get warm already??? Here I was laughing at Washington DC for getting record amount of snow, but I’m thinking maybe that’s the way to do it instead of spreading it out all the way into MAY!

Today Jonah had his one year old check up! His stats are as follows:

Height: 31 inches (Hanging in there just below the 90th percentile)
Weight: 22 lbs 9 oz (Just below the 50th percentile)
Head Circumference: 18.5 inches (Just below the 75th percentile)

Hard to believe when you look at the squishy boy that he is actually “long and lean” for his age! Of course after all the measurements came the dreaded shots. He screamed and turned on the water works but he’s alright now. Apparently he has a pretty bad ear infection. I kept thinking that he was grumpy because his top two teeth are trying to make an appearance (one finally did a few days ago, yay! That’s his third tooth). He’s a trooper.

On Sunday we celebrated Jonah’s very first birthday with a family party. We had grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner. Then we opened presents. Jonah was very overwhelmed with all the presents. After opening the first one he just wanted to play with that toy and wouldn’t really open any more. So Sadie and Carson gladly helped him out. He got lot’s of fun toys and books.

Then we had cupcakes. At first Jonah would just stick his fingers in the frosting and then lick his fingers off. He finally started eating a little more quickly and then it was all gone. He made the sign for “more” and grandma quickly obliged. This time Jonah shoved the whole cupcake in his face, as if he was trying to eat it in one bite.

Overall I think it was a good party. Jonah was overwhelmed with everything but I think he enjoyed it. He went to bed very easily that night and in the morning he headed straight for his new toys. I can’t believe my baby is ONE!

Thanks to everyone for the happy birthday wishes and for helping make his day special!

I seriously cannot believe that it is already May 2nd again! Is that even possible? Happy Birthday Jonah! We miss you today Nick…well every day really.

Jonah has finally figured out how to go down the stairs! I’ve noticed over the past few days that he has figured out how to get down off the bed without hurting himself, by turning around and going feet first. I was wondering when he would start applying this to stairs, and it didn’t take long! Today we found some carpeted stairs (a bit easier than the hardwood and Grandma’s house) and he wanted to go down again and again. It was hilarious to watch though because before completely turning around he would stick his leg out to the side and point his toe, feeling for the edge of the first stair.

Jonah always sticks his toe on the edge of the tray while he eats. It cracks me up.

Jonah has learned to use the telephone. Or at least, he knows to put it to his ear when you say “hello?” Pretty smart kid.

You might wonder where he learned this skill…I’d say he’s been spending some time with Grandma! Who also recently (accidentally) taught him to nod his head while he talks.

Another new skills he has developed, he started clapping the other day. I have been trying to teach him patty cake for months and the other day Taylor got home and clapped his hands together once and Jonah started clapping. Ridiculous. He loooves Taylor! Every time he hears the piano playing he comes running to help him play.

And on the dangerous side of things, Jonah is trying to find a way to get down the stairs. He thinks head first is the way to go, but he does do it very carefully.