Daddy's Buddies

We have all enjoyed the family time we've been able to have these past 5 1/2 weeks with Jeremy being off from work. He starts working from home on Monday and then officially goes back to work in the office on January 4th. He's been a big help to me and does a wonderful job of taking care of Jamie and assisting with Jordan. We love you daddy!

Jordan joins Jamie for his bedtime stories.


Jordan cheering daddy on as he paints his new Christmas decoration he made this year for the house.

Jamie assisting daddy with putting up Christmas lights.

Jordan's One Month Old

I can't believe how fast the past four weeks have gone.....Jordan is one month old! She's doing great. She is a cuddler and loves to be held. Her favorite activities are eating and sleeping! She just started smiling at the end of last week which has been fun. Nothing is better than those smiles without any teeth (aka gummy smiles). She's been back and forth with a schedule (one night she'll go for four hours between feedings but the next night only two). I'm hoping in another month we'll be on a more consistent schedule but we'll see....I can already tell she has a mind of her own. She already is captivated by her big brother and zones in on him whenever he enters the room. It's very sweet. Jamie is still doing really good with and likes to "help" take care of her.

Sitting in her bouncer for the first time. She did pretty good in it but definitely prefers being in a sling or being held.


Aww...sleeping beauty! I love how her little hands are folded under her face.

This is the bear that her Great-Grandma Vi got her. Grandma Vi got Jamie a brown one when he was born and I took pictures every month with him next to it so see how much he grew over the first year of his life. I'll be doing the same with her (if I remember!).

Jamie having a conversation with his little sister. He was telling her about the monster trucks he just saw on television!

Fun at the State Fair

Last week Nani and Poppi took Jeremy and Jamie to the Arizona State Fair. I figured Jamie would enjoy walking around and seeing the animals but not go on any rides....boy was I wrong! He loved the train, the helicopter and airplane ride and the big slide. He loved the airplane and helicopter ride so much that Nani and Poppi lost count after he rode it for the 15th time! Thank goodness it was wristband day (unlimited rides)! He also enjoyed feeding the animals and was fascinated with all the lights that were turning on when they were leaving at dusk.

My Big Boy riding the train all by himself with another little boy! He's sitting so nicely!


Happy boy on the helicopter.

Look at me!

Riding the airplane up and down. He tried the other airplanes but liked this one the best.

Feeding the animals.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's............

Super Jamie! This year we dressed Jamie up as Superman. He wasn't that excited to get into his costume at first but once I explained he'd be going to the park and seeing other kids he was ready to go. Nani, Jeremy, Jay and Katie all went with Jamie to the Trunk or Treat Festival in Queen Creek. Jordan, myself, Poppi and Melanie stayed at home to pass out candy and make dinner for everyone. Jamie had a great time at the festival and really enjoyed the fire truck and chasing another little boy who was dressed up as Superman at the park. Hope you all had a great Halloween!

Super Jamie! What a handsome little guy.


This is Jamie being shy.

Jamie on the big Fire Truck. I was impressed that he actually got up into it and really enjoyed it.

Uncle Jason, Aunt Katie and Super Jamie.

My Playmates are Back!

This past weekend Jamie and Jordan's Aunt Melanie, Aunt Katie and Uncle Jason all came into town for the weekend. Jamie warmed up to them pretty quickly and had a lot of fun with them. They were all excited to meet their niece and each of them had plenty of cuddling time with her. We are so thankful that each of them have been so involved in our children's lives and take the time to come over and visit us as much as they do. We love you guys!

Uncle Jason teaching Jamie how to "surf" on his legs. Watch out daddy....he was pretty good!


Jamie's expression as he "surfs."

Uncle Jason, Aunt Katie and Jordan. She looks so tiny in her uncle's arms!

Aunt Melanie and Jordan.....her auntie fell in love with her this weekend and spent most of the time holding her. It was nice to have so much extra help this weekend! :)

My First.....

Jamie and Jordan's aunts and uncle came into town to celebrate Halloween with us and to meet Jordan for the first time. They both came with gifts for their niece and nephew and here are some of the gifts they brought for them......

Jamie has officially gotten his first pair of Air Jordan's. I think this is a rite of passage for most boys!


Jordan is on her way to being a fashionista with her first pair of Baby Uggs! Don't worry I won't have her wear them with short shorts (I think that's the trend right now!).

Jeremy and I are thankful that Jamie and Jordan have such trendy and fashionable aunts and uncle and that they are passing it on to them! ;)

Pumpkin Carving

A cold front came through Phoenix the past few days and we have had very low and cold temps. during the day with a high of 64 degrees! Two days ago we were at 80 degrees! So, we pulled out our winter clothing (I know pathetic to all of you who live in Seattle...) and decided it was perfect weather to carve pumpkins outside. I love this weather because it really feels like Fall. The artist Jeremy is, already had the pumpkins ready to go with graphics that he stenciled on them. Jamie was very curious about everything and was eager to help daddy. They had a lot fun together and we have some pretty cool pumpkins to light up on Halloween night!

Jamie helping clean out the pumpkin. He wasn't too sure about the goopy stuff that came out.


One of the pumpkins.....

Still cleaning out the pumpkins.

Daddy, Jamie and Joey having fun!