Yes, we're still alive!

I've just been really bad about updating!! Oops!

We have definitely been busy. Jonah is non-stop entertainment and Baby #2 is non-stop growing and kicking. As of now, I am just about 38 weeks along. Since Jonah was exactly 2 weeks early, there's a good chance it could be any time now. Jonah is somewhat adjusting to the idea. He now picks up my shirt and tells the baby "Want to come out." Very fun in mixed company. ; )

Some of the things our almost 2 (!!) year old is up to:

This is his "cheese" face. It is adorable but not quite the smile I always want!

Jonah put this bucket on his head one day and said "Jonah playing Texans!" Apparently he thinks himself a quarterback.

One day Jonah followed Daddy to the bathroom while Daddy was shaving. Apparently Daddy didn't notice that Jonah had taken the dry erase marker and "shaved" his face as well. This kid requires 24 hour watch!!

Jonah's Big Bro shirt from Tia Ivette and Aunt Kay at the baby shower. He definitely takes after his handsome Daddy!

I tell Jeremy all the time that I'm glad Jonah has both of us. For instance, when he is covered in his latest meal, I would not have the idea to take him in the backyard and hose him down, chair and all. 

For the first year or so that Jonah had these glasses, he refused to keep them on for more than 10 minutes; however, one day he decided he did not want to take them off. Such a cool dude!

He recently went through a phase of about 2 weeks where he was unbelievably cranky after naps. Nothing would make him happy. This is one of the last of those days when a smoothie seemed to be just the trick.

Have I mentioned that he is SUCH a boy?? Trucks, tools, and anything messy. Love it!

He is still very much an outside kid and a water baby. Most of the time he goes in the backyard with Daddy, he mysteriously ends up soaked. Hmmm...

His quote? "Jonah is Moses". I will point out that this was just before he dropped the pvc pipe on Jeremy's foot. 

I saw a quote the other day that said, "My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it." I feel like that totally sums up Jeremy & Jonah. : )

Apparently Jonah's not the only one growing! Even my maternity tops are getting too small!

Jonah's getting ready! I think it may be difficult for him to wait a few weeks before giving the baby a bottle. I know he'll be a good helper, though.

So as much as Jonah is like his Daddy, this picture could have been taken straight from my scrapbook as a kid. I guess he has some of my genes after all!

Jonah and his Secret Agent cousin. They have a blast together!

This pic of Jonah and his younger cousin cracks me up. I can just hear Jonah saying, "Kid, here's how we're gonna do it."

My little cutie at Vacation Bible School

 Mommy has Bible study on Thursday nights, so Daddy and Jonah went to Uncle Stephen's house to swim and eat. Jonah had a blast! 

 

More cousin fun

Easter Fun!

We had a great Easter weekend! The Saturday before, we went with my brother and his family to their church's Easter event. The weather was gorgeous and the kids had a blast! I got some pictures and my sister-in-law sent me some as well. We also had some friends staying with us for a couple of days who tagged along and got some great shots. Thanks, Javi & Christy!

Here's Jonah's cousin emptying his loot!


The impossible dream? Having 3 children look at the camera at the same time and smile. It'll be even more fun when the next one comes this summer!



Jonah did much better with the Easter Bunny than he did with Santa!



He was SOOO excited to ride the "train" (barrel cars pulled by a tractor)! He says he rode it four times but it was really only two. Guess he got the "Naron Exaggeration Gene" that my husband always talks about. : )

He will definitely see this picture when he's older as further proof of how much his Daddy loves him. Jeremy was crammed in the barrel and my niece decided she wanted to ride with him, too. What a guy!

Uncle Stephen also got to shove himself in a seat with his son.

Despite Jonah's lack of expression, I promise you this was his favorite thing!

Oh, and we did hunt Easter eggs!

My favorite:

They had a helicopter egg drop. Jonah liked it but it was awfully bright and windy!

On Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny brought Jonah a small basket of sports eggs with M&Ms (his favorite candy). We talked about the fact that we celebrate Easter because it was when Jesus made it so that we could go to Heaven. Then we went to church and to Uncle Stephen & Tia Ivette's house for lunch and some more egg hunting fun.

Spring has sprung...

One of the major perks of being married to a teacher is Spring Break!! I was so excited to have Jeremy for a whole week. Jonah loved having Daddy around, too. We spent the first half of the week having fun with family and the second half relaxing in San Antonio (see other post).
The first day of break, we went to my brother's house to hang out with him and his family. This picture does not quite capture the insanity that occurs when these three get together. The cousins are LOUD. Seriously loud. And hyper. It's a blast!
Here they are playing "Aladdin." I think they finally decided that my niece was Jasmine, Jonah was Aladdin and my nephew was Abu.



The next day we went to the Children's Museum with the Naron cousins. It was packed but we were able to have some fun. Jonah especially enjoyed pumping gas into the fire truck.



This pic makes me laugh. He looks like he's frustrated in traffic. Haven't we all been there? ; )



And, of course, my child finds the water. Not just a little, mind you. He managed to stand in front of a giant bucket that tips every few minutes. Silly kid!



That evening, my mom's mom came to visit from Louisiana. Jonah had fun playing with Maw Maw.

San Antonio Trip

For the second half of Spring Break, we went to visit some friends in San Antonio.
On the way there and back, we made our way through the tiny town of Lockhart, Texas. While there's not much to see in Lockhart, the BBQ has a widely known reputation. Being married to the wonderful man I am, this site was immediately made a priority. : )

Our first stop was Black's Barbecue.
If this picture doesn't tell you how good it was, I don't know that my words would do it justice. The brisket is amazing!


While there, Jeremy asked one of the workers where the best spot was to take a picture. The guy told Jeremy to come see him when we were done and he'd take us on a tour of the kitchen. It was really cool (and hot!!)!

New spokesman?

Jonah insisted on seeing this silly fish down the street from the restaurant

We stopped in San Marcos to do a little shopping. This was how Jonah and Daddy "shopped." : )

We finally made it to visit the Chapmans! Here's Jonah swinging with his new friend.

Look at those two cuties!

Why is he so happy? Because he got to play in the water sprinklers!

Mrs. Megan made a delicious green smoothie

Best friends!

Our truck/tractor/anything-with-wheels obsessed boy got to ride on a real front loader!!

In the back of Buck's truck (which I still hear about!).

He got to pet horses and cows!

Our BBQ choice for the trip home. Good food, but I'd recommend Black's instead.

This porkchop w/ sauerkraut was especially tasty, though!

Thanks to the Chapmans for showing us an awesome time!