Good Bye 2010!

Wow, what a year! I was looking back and reading my post from last year, and it is so crazy to think how much can change in a year. This past year has been the best ever. I am so amazed by John every day and how much he has changed our lives.

I know I am behind on posts, and I will post about Christmas and add more pictures this weekend, but the one thing I am compelled to write about as this year ends is just how incredibly grateful I am for our son and his health. Last week, John had tubes put in at Children's Hospital. Yes, we were worried, but it was totally put into perspective when we were at the hospital and saw so many babies with severe issues. I'm sure they were wishing tubes was what they were there for. It just makes me feel so blessed to have a healthy, beautiful family and my heart goes out to those who have to deal with much more severe issues. I look back at worrying about him not sleeping through the night, or his colds from daycare, and yes, I know those are normal mother worries, but I know we have it good. So today I am counting my blessings and am so thankful for what 2010 has brought us. I am so excited to see what 2011 has in store!

I tried to get a picture of John wearing a Happy New's hat, but you can imagine how that went over :) So, in lieu of a picture of John, we hope everyone has a great New Year and Happy 2011! XO

Sneak Peek...

Our photographer, Emily, just sent me a preview of John's 9 month/Christmas pictures for my Christmas cards...so many to choose from. Here is my favorite:


I am so excited for Christmas with John this year...doesn't he look excited too?!

9 Months

Well, another month has flown by. I still have not printed John's 8 month picture to put in his monthly frame, so I guess I will have to do 8 and 9 together :) Luckily, he was a little more cooperative for his sticker pictures today!

At 9 months, John is doing great! I hate to type it, because I don't want to jinx it, but he has been sleeping AWESOME! During the week, he is normally in bed by 7:30 and then we wake him up at 6:30. On weekends, he will sleep for usually 11-12 hours, so we can sleep in a little bit, which is nice. He is still taking two naps a day.

He is now eating three times a day and has about 4 bottles during the day. He is loving his yogurt and cheerios to snack on. He is slowly mastering the sippy cup, but to be honest, I am not that good of giving him one on a regular basis. But he will get there. We go for his 9 month appointment next week, so I am not sure of his weight, but I am guessing somewhere around 22 pounds.

We had an appointment with the ENT last week and tubes it is for John. It was a hard decision, but he didn't pass his hearing test, and that was the deciding factor for me. The dr said he could hear, but it was like you are under water :( Poor little guy. So, on the 23rd we will head to Children's Hospital for his surgery. I know it is so routine, but it is still scary that they have to put him out. So any extra prayers that day would be appreciated :)

This past weekend Brad's company had their work party and John had his first overnight at my mom's house. He did pretty good, and Brad and I got to spend the night at the hotel and enjoy a nice evening out. I forgot my camera, so no fun pictures, but we did get to dress up and we had a lot of fun. My work party in this upcoming Friday, so my mom will be coming here again, which will be nice. Thanks Mom!! We have two parties on Tuesday, so it will be a busy week. I love this time of year though!

Our December and holiday festivities are in full force around here. We decorated our house last weekend. John had his 9 month pictures taken at our house last weekend. I am DYING to see them! This is the same photographer we used for his 3 month pictures. She is supposed to get me some for tomorrow so I can use them in my Christmas cards, so I am so anxious. John wasn't the most cooperative, but he did smile some, and she is amazing, so I know there will be some good shots.

Today is actually Brad's 31st birthday...Happy Birthday honey! My sister's birthday is on Wednesday, so we all went out to brunch today and John got to meet Santa for the first time. He wasn't too sure. He just stared at him. Libby wouldn't even look at him. Neither of them were too thrilled. Maybe next year :)

Well, here are some more pictures from the past week. I'm sure I will post more soon! Hope everyone has a good week!

John and Libby with Grandma and Grandpa

At Grandma's house

Not too sure...

Neither is Libs

Now Santa looks unsure!

Happy Birthday Brad! We love you!

Have a good week!

Cruisin'

My sister sent me this picture today...my mom always picks John up on Mondays at noon and then heads over to my sister's house. This is him and Libby cruising around town (Jenny's hallway). I love the look on their faces...Libby is thinking "Not too sure about this driving!"