11 Months

• I am 20lbs and 13oz and 29.5 inches long
• I am wearing 12-18 Month clothes and a size 4 diaper
• My hair is still out of control!
• I now have 7 teeth, 3 on the bottom and 4 on top. I also have some pretty good size bumps where my 1 year molars will appear
• I no longer eat baby food, but only eat table food and prefer to feed my self. I have an obsession with peaches, peanut butter and cheese. I am also trying very hard to eat with a spoon! I pretty much need a bath after every time I eat. 
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• I still take 4 bottles of formula a day. Mom and Dad tried to switch me to milk and I hated it and spit it out. I still love juice and water in my sippy cup!
• I take two 1.5-2 hour naps a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
• I have squeaked out a few "duck"s and "book"s along with my "dog" and "ball" but most of the time I just make crazy noises and sound like a little caveman.
• I know who my "dada" is, but I think mama's name is "nonono" Wonder why?
• I can now clap and point. I am pretty impressed with my own pointer finger and use it quite often. 
• I love music, when it comes one I wave my arms, shake my head, and bounce up and down. 
• I am an expert crawler, but prefer to be up on my feet. I have even taken a few steps on my own!!
• I love to play peek-a-boo and have learned to cover my own face with a blanket, or a book,  or a colander :)
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• Almost every night, I get read to, sung to and put down in my own bed. And stay there ALL night. I know 11 months later and my baby sleeps through the night. Ha!
• I also loved to be chased by my Daddy, I always think he's after me and go running, or crawling away giggling!
• I love my mama, my stuffed animals, my books and most of all my pacifier.
• My parents can't believe I'll be ONE soon! Wow time flies when your having FUN!!
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10 Months

I can have Coke at 10 months right??

• I am 19lbs and 14oz and 29 inches long
• I am wearing 12 Month clothes and a size 3 diaper
• I have had 4 haircuts
• I have 6 teeth, two on bottom and four on top, my parents are already saving for braces!
• I eat about 3 jars of baby food a day along with whatever my parents give me off the table
• Speaking of table food, I love french fries, ice cream, sweet tea, guacamole, refried beans, pancakes...etc. Pretty much if it's on mom's plate, I'll eat it!
• I still take 4 bottles a day, but can drink from a sippy cup on my own and can drink from a straw. Dad thinks I'm a genius because I can do this :)
• I take two 1.5-2 hour naps a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
• I am still very much a paci addict. I have to sleep with one in my mouth and one in my hand. (and about 4 more in the crib)
• I have graduated from the army crawl (scooting on the floor and dragging one leg) to a traditional crawl alternating with a "Lily Rider" monkey crawl (with one knee and one foot on the floor)
• I prefer pulling up on EVERYTHING and cruising
• I can also climb the stairs (very scary)
• I am never still, unless I'm asleep
• I can say "ball" and "dog" about the right things. These are pretty much my 2 favorite things in the world. 
• I can say mama and dada, but with no reference to my parents. Everything is pretty much dada when I want something
• I can wave bye-bye when I feel like it
• I love playing in the lake and being outside
• Learning to pull up has wrecked my sleep and I no longer sleep through the night. Mom can't stand to hear me cry so I usually end up sleeping with Mom and Dad about 4am every morning. She sleeps with her hand around my ankle, so I won't crawl off the bed :)
• I keep my parents very BUSY!! but they love me SOOO much!!

9 months

It is hard to catch a picture of this little guy because he is EVERYWHERE all the time. It is even harder to think that he is 9 months old! The last few months have flown by and it is getting harder to remember the times when he was content just to lay in my arms all day. Now he wants to crawl all over me and roll everywhere and pull up on everything! 

He is a very busy boy! 

This is Jedidiah eating diced carrots. He has gotten to where he isn't a fan of mushy baby food. He does not want a spoon near his mouth and he only wants to feed himself. He will still eat his yogurt, but other than that it's bananas, corn, carrots, and peas, and oh yeah ice cream! He's a little young to be this picky don't you think? But it hasn't stopped his growth. He is now 19 pounds and 11 ounces. He is also 29 inches long. That is the 75% for height, hope he's tall like his daddy. He's wearing 12 months clothes and has big boy pajamas. I think I tear up every time I Iook in his crib and think about how big he has gotten!

This is my little water baby. He loves the pool, the lake and the tub. Thank goodness because int his family we live on the water. He also loves to be outside, but loves to pull up grass and sticks and put them in his mouth.  

This is Jed at his 9 month check-up. Joel trimmed his bangs becuase his hair was getting out of control! Thankfully it was shot free visit. That probably explains why Jed was all smiles. Speaking of smiles, Jed now has 3 teeth. His 2 bottom teeth have come in and a random snaggle tooth on the upper right side. He is working on getting his 2 front teeth. He was a little late getting them and now they are coming all at once. That will mess a guys sleep up fast. He sleeps 10-11 hours on a good night and will occasionally have a rough night with a few wakings. He is handling it pretty well as long as he has something to gnaw on. He is starting to make different sounds and noises now too. He has finally squeaked out a few mama's, enough to melt my heart. I love this sweet boy and am thankful to the Lord for the blessing he is to Joel and I. He fills us with joy daily.

Uncle Kyle

My little brother enters the real world tomorrow with his first 8-5 job. His endless summer is over...not sure if it has really hit him yet. I can't believe the little kid who drove me crazy when I was little is now a grown man. Now grown-up is another question? But one thing I know for sure is that he loves his family and loves this little guy. We love you Kyle and can't wait to see what is in store for you in this stage of your life!!

Three of my four favorite guys!

Shaggy headed boys!

Houston

Jed and I traveled to Houston for my little cousin Shelby's high school graduation. We had a great time seeing our family and Jed had a ton of new experiences:

• eating lots of table food such as bread, ice cream, corn pudding, & Cherrios 
• falling off the bed 
• swimming in the pool and the lake
• riding in the car for 8 hours (twice)

Here are some pics from our trip:

Shelby, the high school graduate

The Fam with Shelby

Cousins

Playing on the trampoline with Houston and Hannah

Ram, the baby whisperer

As you can see, the trip wore us out. But we had a blast and can't wait to see the Tackett clan again. We love you Shelby and are praying for you as you enter your first year at Oklahoma Christian!!

8 months

This lil man is 8 months old!!

• I am around 19 pounds and 28.5 inches long
• I am still taking four 6-7oz bottles a day of formula and eat baby food 3 times a day. I now eat meat. 
• I am starting to get really picky and refusing most veggies. I have gotten really good at keeping my mouth closed and knocking away the spoon!
• I am starting to experiment with fingerfoods like potatoes and bananas 
• I now eat in my new high chair. I am not allowed in my Bumbo anymore after I flipped out of it onto the table and gave mom a heart attack. 
• I am also not allowed to play with anything that is not a toy after the mascara incident. (aka. almost choking on the sticker that was on the end)
• I am starting to scoot everywhere,but it's definetly a work in progress
• I started saying dadada all the time. No signs of mama, unless it comes out during a whine
• I like to ride in dad's new running stroller
• I go to bed between 7:30 and 8:00
• I sleep at least 8-9 hours at night before I want a bottle and sleep a total of 10-11 hours at night
• Dad trimmed the hair around my ears and cut me some sideburns. I made it pretty difficult for him ;)
• I act like I'm teething all the time, but NO signs of any teeth yet. 
• Other than that, not a lot new is going on, just hanging out with mom and dad everyday, playing on the floor or in the exersaucer. 
• Mom and dad have to watch me really close now because I get into EVERYTHING!!

First Mother's Day

"I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well." 2 Timothy 1:5

Jedidah and Grandma

Jed and I

With Mamaw and Grandad

Family Portrait

Laughing at Uncle Kyle

 This was my first mother's Day as a mom. I am so thankful to be Jedidah's mom. I can't express how much love I have for that little boy. He makes me so happy and is a constant source of joy for Joel and I. I am praying that I will be an example of faith for him and that I will never cease to point him to Jesus Christ, from whom all blessings flow.

Congrats Kyle!!

My little brother graduated college on Saturday He graduatated from University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelors in Computer Science. I am so proud of him and glad we got to be there to celebrate with him.

Joel and Jedidiah watching Graduation

The Fam with the college graduate

So proud lil Bro!

Kyle in front of the building where all his classes were 

Jed and I and the man who paid for it all ;)

Vacation

Joel had a week off from UPS this week and we went to Hot Springs. We did a lot of reading and walking and resting. It was a much needed getaway for our lil fam. Here's some pics from the week:

Chilling on the deck

Joel doing what he does best

Me doing what I do best

Awesome dinner that Joel grilled

Top of mountain in Hot Springs National Forrest

Joel and Jed

My attempt at a family picture

Lookout tower on top of the mountain

Baby kisses

Mom and Dad came up Wed. night and we went out on the boat Thursday.
Jed HATED his lifejacket, so we didn't stay out long

Birthday Boy!!
Joel had a birthday while we were down there. My mom and dad watched Jed  and we went and ate seafood and went shopping. It was sweet date time with the hubby.

Micah Moo

We said good-bye to Micah on May 2nd, 2011. She had just turned 4 years old on April 12th.We had thought her ACL was torn, but when they put her under to perform the surgery they discovered she had bone cancer. That explained her pain and limping for the last 6 weeks. She was a great dog and will be greatly missed. 

iPhone

Got an iPhone for Mother's Day! Testing out this blogging app...

7 Months

I am Seven Months Old!!
I am 17 pounds and 8 ounces
I am 26.5 inches long

I have crazy hair!!
I am starting to babble a little, a lot of bababa and gagaga, but no signs of mama or dada yet

I am addicted to my pacifier and sleep with 6 in my crib at night!
I can put it in my mouth all by myself

I take a bottle at around 5 in the morning and then one at 8,12,4,8.
I usually take 6 ounces
I eat food 3 times a day
I love yogurt, fruits, apple juice and most veggies, except for green beans
Mommy makes me homemade peaches, mangos, banans and blueberries
I have tried puffs and mum mums

I love to put everything in my mouth and I am working on my pincher grasp

My Mommy LOVES me!!

I can sit on my own without any help

I can roll from front to back and back to front
I am working on scooting a little bit, but I would rather be carried and have my toys brought to me
I take three 1-2 hour naps per day
I like to sleep on my belly now, it drives my mom CRAZY!!
I am sleeping from 8-5 on a good night, but my mom still wakes up every few hours to check on me ;)

EARS

Who knew that two little ears could cause so much trouble?

Chronicles of Jedidiah's ears:

• Jan. 7th- Went for Jed's 4 month check-up and he had an ear infection in his right ear
• Tx- 10 days of Amoxicillin
• Jan. 12th- Ears clear
• Feb. 1st- Double ear infection
• Tx.-10 days of Omnicef
• Feb. 19th- Second double ear infection
• Tx.-Shot of Rocephin and 10 days of Omnicef
• March 4th- Ears clear
• March 10th- Third double ear infection (4th total)
• Tx.- Another 10 days of Omnicef and a trip to the ENT
• March 23rd- Consult with the ENT- Dr Klug
• They did a test where they blew air into his ears to see if there was any fluid behind the ear drum
• There was, and they recommended PE tubes (Big suprise)
• March 25th- Surgery was scheduled for Monday March 28th @ 7:00 in the morning. We have to be there @ 6:15 and Jedidiah will have to be NPO after midnight. We will have one mad little boy on our hands since he won't get his 5:00 feeding. 

All that to say...please pray for little man:

• Pray that this situation will increase our faith and conform us in to the image of Jesus
• Pray that the Lord will uphold Jedidiah by the word of his power
• Pray that Joel and I will fight fear and anxiety by preaching the gospel to ourselves and each other. 
• Pray that the procedure will be quick and without complications
• Pray that he will wake up easily from anethesia.
• Pray that this will help all of us get a good night sleep ;) 

This web site is really helpful if you you want to know anything about the procedure www.petube.org

26th Birthday

These are the things that made my 26th birthday GREAT:

• Roses from Joel before we left town on Friday
• Catfish dinner with the grandparents on Friday night followed by and fun game of Chicken Foot. (which I won)
• Shopping all day with Mom and Lil man on Saturday. (Jed did SO good and even rode in the cart like a big boy)
• Date with the Hubby on Saturday night at Red Lobster
• Seeing Jed's smiling face in the morning and some early morning cuddles
• HUGE breakfast on Sunday morning including breakfast cassarole, fresh fruit and bacon
• Gospel of John bible study with my favorite GC ladies
• Ending the day getting Happy Mexican to-go, eating it picnic style with my two favorite boys 

I rest my weary soul in Thee

O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee;
I give thee back the life I owe,
That in thine ocean depths its flow
May richer, fuller be.

O light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee;
My heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter, fairer be.

O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain,
That morn shall tearless be.

O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
And from the ground there blossoms red
Life that shall endless be.

Coffee anyone?

I think we might have a barista on our hands