Resurrecting the Blog...

Well, I have decided to repent of my lazy blogging habits. And if for nothing else, I will try to start blogging again for family history purposes....if that makes sense. I always thought that I didn't blog much before because work took up all my time. Then I quit work, moved to Michigan, and three months later I am FINALLY updating this blog. Since the most interesting things about blogs are the pictures. I will post a few of what has been going on since last January when I posted my last blog.

Todd graduated on June 5th! What a great day! We had a fun party afterwards with his friends and family

 

Five days after he graduated, he left with the moving van, corolla, and my dad to make the trek out east to Michigan. Meanwhile I stayed behind a few days and then flew back with Jonas. And we celebrated his 1st birthday with all his many girlfriends. He loved the cake the best that my friend Michelle Tarwarter made for him. He dove right into it. And with the sugar high...he stayed up until 11 pm hyper and excited as ever.

Just hangin in his high chair.

Mom Jeans

So my sister and I sometimes joke about how we'll need to start wearing "mom jeans" since we had kids. There is that pooch that just wasn't really there before and does noe seem to be going anywhere very fast - you know that deflated balloon pooch. Well, the other day it all became painfully obvious how this isn't really a joke - I really am in need of some "mom jeans". 

The story all starts with my most favorite jeans in the picture below:

I have finally come to the point where I need to retire  these - my most favorite jeans. They have holes in both legs and on the back and the pockets. I have worn them for the last four years and lOVED them. They are so soft from all the wear..and they fit just right. So, I decided to just go back to the same store and get the same jeans again. SO I am in this store dressing room looking in the mirror at the jeans that I tried on and decide that they'll do - until the sales clerk asks, "So how do you like them?". I reply that they are fine and ask her what she thinks. She says, "I think they look good. Have you tried the 'boyfriend's favorite' style?" 

-"No, what is the difference between those and these type of jeans?" I ask

-"Oh, you know, they are mostly the same, they just don't flare as much on the legs and come up a little higher on the waist...you know, just a little more mom jeansish" said the clerk.

Now, let me add the detail that I happened to be wearing NO wedding ring and did not have a trace of Jonas with me! It makes her reply even more painfully honest!

IT IS OFFICIAL - I have entered the phase of life where I have to wear MOM JEANS...because I am "not just a woman -  I'm a Mom"!!

I will post a picture of my old jean - how I miss them.... 

Changes with 2009

So I think 2009 will be the year of changes. To welcome in the change...I got a haircut. To be honest, it's way shorter than I expected. I was shocked - at first. You know the initial shock at the salon when the hairstylist asks you if you like it and you hurry out a "Yea it's great!" and inside think (just get out of here before I start crying)! I rush out to my car and and can't hold back the laughs! I laugh because I can't cry. This is so funny to me! Why? I think I laugh, honestly because I can't wait to see my husband's reaction. He would love for me to return from the salon with with thick, long, shiny, dark brown hair - a miracle that won't ever happen until the next life. So, I hurry home rush in the house and say with a wry smile, "Do you like it?" 

...the look of shock on his face was priceless. My response....more laughing. His response, "You're gonna get your money back right? You didn't actually pay for that?"

my response...more laughing. I laughed and laughed.  

If I get this much satisfaction from horrifying my hubby - what will I do next. My humor is so sick.

P.S. The picture below is 2-3 weeks post haircut. And for the record - I really like it.

I am back. I am determined to get better at this blogging thing. I know, I need to rotate the pics...next time. This is  shot of Jonas, early morning in the stroller when we go on walks. He has that dazed look, but not about to go to bed look too.

My sister put on her sunglasses...I think they look pretty good!

Thanksgiving with Todd home! We went down to Tucson to my brother's house. It was gorgeous and we had a great time. Thanks Dave and Hil for hosting!
Why are the crying pictures do dang cute? This one is a little blurry though.

Back to Blogging...

Wow, It has been a LONG time since I came here. After three months of traveling, Todd is home as of Thanksgiving Day, and so is the MAC that I blog on and have pictures. So where do I begin to catch up over the last four months?! Jonas has changed so much.  He is adorable! . He got all of his crying out in July and August and is finally here and ready to show off his personality! There are way too many pictures to post of him (we are the typically first time parents (snap happy camera freaks). I am sure we have enough pictures to have frames for a lengthy movie titled "Jonas in the Bath" or "Jonas on the floor" or "Jonas doing nothing". Each would be equally entertaining.

However, I thought I would take some of the favorites and post them. This was in September. This is when I decided it was time to stop holding him and start doing more tummy time. He had obviously never seen grass or this perspective of the world...
Todd finally came home on Thanksgiving....

Summer Highlights

lunch with his grandma cox...

One of my favorite highlights of summer was hiking in Utah. I didn't realize how much I miss the mountains. This is on July 10th or so... Check out the wildflowers!

Jonas with his great granddad on the fourth of July.

It seems like every time my mom would watch Jonas for me while I took a nap, I would wake up to find him sitting in a hamper or a box. His Nana thought it was so cute to put him in places where he would fit just right.

These are a few of the pictures that my darling sister-in-law took of Jonas. We are using them for a baby announcement. Some of you will see it soon, if I ever get on the ball and send them out! Thanks Kristi!

Todd is HOME!

So Todd got home from Michigan and this is a picture of us at the airport. When he left, his son was a calm, peaceful, quiet baby. When he returned, he wondered what child I had traded him for in Utah. As you can tell the subsequent 3-4 four weeks, Jonas's personality was a thriving, determined, opinionated particular baby. (aka FUSSY) I just think he wants to be like his dad! :)

Blogging Again

Ok, I am back to blogging. I have loved the past three months being at home with Jonas. Let me catch you up with some pictures...