Staycation

I realize this post is very belated, but I am very lacsidasical about downloading pictures. That is why there are usually several posts close together. I download all of the photos from the month and then post them.

We had a "staycation" on the 4th of July weekend. What is a staycation? When you stay at home and do only fun things in the place where you live. No house projects, and really no pressing plans. Just fun, spontaneity. We loved it!!

On the 4th of July we celebrated with some friends, and I forgot my camera for that. On the 5th we had our good friends, the Nehres, over for dinner and some outdoor fun. Andrew is one of Jonathan's best buds. They are the same age, and Jonathan gets very excited when I tell him that we are going to visit them. Andrew was one of the first names that Jonathan said.



On Sunday, the 6th we visited an area attraction that had animals, some shows, and a variety of other things that we didn't have time to do. Here are Jamie and Jonathan just hanging out:

Like Jonathan's hat? GO CUBBIES!!

My big boy, watching the animal circus show: Wishing you a delightful "staycation" in the near future...

Sarah

So funny!!!

No photos, just a funny family moment to share: Jonathan likes to brush his hair, my hair and if Jamie's hair doesn't have gel in it he brushes that, too. Today I looked over and Jonathan had grabbed the brush and was trying to brush Jamie's leg hair. Apparently he assumed that the same brushing concepts apply to the hairy legs, too.

Have a good weekend ~
Sarah

Jonathan's Future Wife...

Our dear friends, the Krugers visited us in early June. They have a daughter, Anna, who has been promised to Jonathan in marriage. Hee Hee!! Just kidding. But, we love the Krugers and joke about the fun that it would be to be in-laws to each other's children. Anna is seven months younger than Jonathan, and the two of them had great fun together. Jonathan really liked playing with her: Katherine and I have been friends for quite a while and we share many similarities... not the least of which is children with large heads. Check out the cheeks on both of our kiddos.
We have this LOVELY stroller that I cannot say enough good things about. We bought the double because we will need it by next spring and decided to be proactive. Anna loves the BOB as much as Jonathan.
The weekend with the Krugers was so much fun! It almost made me forget that Dylan was awaiting a biopsy to rule out cancer. Unfortunately, the biopsy didn't rule out cancer. Dylan was diagnosed with lymphoma two weeks after their visit here and he begins chemo this week. Please pray for healing for Dylan and for strength for their family.

God's blessings to all of you ~
Sarah

The Barber Shop

I never took photos of Jonathan's first haircut, but this is about his eighth cut. We take him to Tom at the Barber Shop near our house (they have a pole outside and it is a REAL barber shop). Tom has been cutting hair for 30 years, and Jonathan just sits in the chair, mesmorized. He doesn't move or smile or anything... I think he find it calming to have Tom cutting his hair.

I sit in a chair away from them - and Jonathan does fine. If I get too close it only causes problems. WE LOVE THE BARBER SHOP! I will not cut my son's hair as long as we live here with Tom and his daughter, Carrie, available for business.

Sarah

Family Fun - Part Two

Jamie's parents came to visit last weekend and brought two of our nieces with them. Elysa is 14 and Allison is 11 (Jamie is the youngest and we started later with having children than his siblings). It was hot, hot, hot the first day that they were here so we enjoyed one of my favorite activities: the baby pool. The girls liked it, too. I think they were just thrilled to get to hang out with one another! They brought this "cozy coupe" with them, and Jonathan LOVES it. He seems to love all outdoor toys that move or make messes. This is Jamie's mom with Jonathan:
We spent a beautiful morning at the zoo on Saturday and we all liked the penguins!
It was great to spend some time with the Guild family and see Elysa since we won't see her when we go home later this month. We will get to see everyone else, but Elysa is going on a trip elsewhere so she won't be there.

Happy Independence Day!!
Sarah

Family Fun - Part One

The Iverson side of our family gathered at a condo earlier last month to do some golfing, relaxing and hanging out. A golf get-away has been part of our Christmas gifts for the last two years from my parents. The first day of golfing my mom stayed with Jonathan while the rest of us golfed. Here are the "boys" on the tee-box: My sister is due with their first baby in early September, but her golf game still trumped mine even though I am only 4 months pregnant here and she is 7 months pregnant.
My mom played golf with my dad, Carla, and I on the last golfing day. Unfortunately, I didn't remember to take any photos. That is quite a shame considering the fact that Mom's golf game may have been one of her best ever. Here we are at a little eating/shopping area... Jonathan loved this little car (Mom, Dad, Jamie, and Jonathan):
This is my family... by Christmas we will have increased by two. The activity level will be startingly more by then, and Jonathan will have to adjust to a position of shared attention.
I wanted to post some photos of our visits from the Presleys and the Krugers, but I neglected to take photos from those days :+(. I tried to copy some from Katherine's blog, but to no avail. We have had a delightful time enjoying visits from friends and family last month. Next post: visit from the Guild grandparents and two of Jonathan's cousins.

Sarah