James Robert has a sweet new habit of smelling flowers and proclaiming, "yummmm!" He was in heaven when we visited the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens.
for more pictures of our trip to South Carolina, click here
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Easter 2014
Holidays have taken on a new dimension with a toddler around to help enjoy the festivities. Bringing joy and endless entertainment, James Robert loved his first visit from the Easter Bunny!
More pictures here
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Twelve Months
Health: Happy and healthy!
Sleep: Staying steady at around 7am daily-- thank goodness!
Social: While shy in some social situations, James Robert mostly adores playing with other kids and waving to everyone in the neighborhood
Diet: James Robert continues to be a good eater, but it is getting harder and harder to get him to try new foods. This month, his new favorite thing are English Muffins
Clothes: We're moving into more 18 month items as well as 24-2T in some shirts
Baby gear:
2) This teepee is honestly as much fun for Mom and Dad as a toddler
3) Pinehole press' book of names and faces is a favorite
4) James Robert has taken a liking to baby golf clubs much to Mat's excitement
5) Vroom vrooms like these are a boy must-have
6) A play tunnel is a great indoor and outdoor adventure activity
Likes: Swinging at the park, playing ball with Major, dancing to music and going over to Gram and Grandpa's for dinner
James Robert's 1st Birthday Party
We had so many special people help us celebrate. Friends and family from all corners of James Robert's life. It was so fun to celebrate this milestone and enjoy an evening of good food, drinks and company.
I may have gone a bit overboard with the decor, but I just couldn't help myself. There are WAY too many cute ideas for kids out there. Here were a few of the DIY projects:
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| Gram made the bunting, I used chalkboard markers for this fun recap |
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| A DIY silhouette and party favors |
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| the buffet table |
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| my labor of love was the sweets table complete with cake pops... never again! |
Monday, March 3, 2014
Letter to James Robert: 1 year
Dear James Robert,
Happy first Birthday!
Since your arrival last year, many things have changed; you’ve reached
milestones such as walking, talking, clapping and even dancing, but one thing
will always stay the same-- we will love you, unfailingly.
Becoming your Mama, holding you in my arms and watching you
grow has brought indefinable joy. We’ve loved, laughed, cried and learned so
much this first year.
On March 3, 2013 the lens through which life was focused
became clearer and while teaching you new things, you taught me many things
too, namely about love.
You taught me about a love deeper than I knew I was capable
of, a love that transcends one’s own needs for that of another.
You taught me about a love that mamas feel for their baby’s
having babies and that the instinctual desire to care and protect never goes
away.
You taught me the strength of love bound by new life brings
a deeper meaning to husband and wife.
You taught me of the warmth of community that showers love
and prayers to lift up the fragile and prized moments of a newborn.
You taught me about a love that breaks your heart with sweetness
for the passing of time eludes pause and the saccharine moments of rocking a
sleeping baby will become only memories.
You taught me about a love that bends but does not break in
the difficulty of sleeplessness and aching self-doubt that comes from wanting
only the best for your beloved.
You taught me about a love that deepens faith, for you are testament
that all things comes from above, that blessings are to be cherished and exalted.
James Robert, you are a gift. Every time you look into my eyes, every time you hold my
hand, every giggle, every knowing glance as we share a new experience, every
proud smile of a new achievement, every cry for Mama makes me pause in praise of
the blessing you are.
I wish for you a year filled with many more milestones. I hope you grow in love, you retain
your innate tenderness and you continue to greet the new days with zest.
Happy Birthday my sweet boy.
All my love, Mama
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
A walk in the park
I couldn't pick a favorite from our recent park session. These images show the blooming personality of our little one. Both heartwarming and tear-inducing for me as Mom is the evidence of toddler-like behavior. I'm savoring this stage and all of James Robert's energy!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Eleven Months
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| These pictures are getting harder and harder to take! |
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| This is truer to his personality. |
Weight: Guessing that he is around 24lbs
Health: Happy and healthy!!
Sleep: Thank heaven. This month James Robert began to sleep in a little bit in the morning. Waking up around 7am has made a world of difference for our family.
Social: Between music class and play dates with friends, James Robert has shown more and more interest in engaging with other kids his age. He also adores having Gram and Grandpa Gerber living so close and visiting them.
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| James Robert and Julia |
Diet: New favorites are Cheerios, hummus!, Oranges and still any kind of pasta
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| Finger licking good pasta |
Clothes: Still hanging on to most of our 12-18 month clothes, but we're getting tight!
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| music class with Gram |
1) Sports center.
2) At music class, James Robert likes to play with all types of instruments that he can shake
3) This classic book has become captivating as touching, pointing and feeling are so engaging at this age
4) We recently started taking James Robert in hikes in his backpack and he loves it
5) A twist on the stacking blocks that keep little hands very busy
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| "vroom vroom" is James Robert's favorite expression lately |
Likes: Riding in his car, music class, dancing in his crib, any type of ball and of course eating!
To see more pictures from the last month, click here.
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