Jace 18 months

Jace turned 18 months on Dec. 10.
Weight:22 lbs. 15.8 oz.
Height/Length: 32"

In size 3 or 4 diapers. Mostly in 18 month clothes, but can still wear some 12 month clothes as well.

I about danced a jig and sang the hallelujah chorus when I saw his weight come up on the scale. I am so excited to see it going up again. Between ear tubes being placed and the addition of supplements, he has gained almost 2 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Thank you, Lord for answered prayers. He literally jumped up on the growth chart. So thankful. The pediatrician said there is no longer need for concern.

His language and speech have also improved since having the tubes placed. Right after he got the tubes placed he just jabbered and jabbered. I guess he sounded different to himself. He has gone from maybe 5 words consistantly to over 20 words in the last 3 weeks. He still will not say Barrett. If you ask him to, he points at Barrett. You tell him "No. Say Barrett." Then he just shakes his head no and smiles.

He remains very busy and very independent. Entertains himself well. Very pleasant demeanor. Happy boy; though we are entering a stubborn/tantrum stage. He knows his yes and his no and he means it!

He loves to play with balls, cars, trucks, trains and anything that is Barrett's. Enjoys reading now and pretends to read by himself. Fascinated by dogs and animals. Enjoys putting on shoes that are too big and walking around in them. He loves the outdoors and in unphased by the cold.

He has 11 teeth. He has become more picky in his food choices. His favorites right now are yogurt, applesauce, fruit (especially blueberries and strawberries), cereal, sweet potatoes, okra, "finch fies", pizza, sausage, sweets, and anything mexican.

He just started sleeping with a pillow this month and has become attached to a blanket in the last 2 weeks. Only uses his paci to sleep and when in new situations or not feeling well. Dreading taking it away :(

So thankful for his life. Enjoying watching him develop each day and grow into the person God has created him to be.

Sitting in Santa's Lap

the official picture

Love this!

The boys got reindeer ears from Santa.

Barrett wanted to be Rudolph.

Here he is with his "nose so bright."

Grandaddy had no idea he was related to such royalty!

Thanksgiving 2010

So much to be thankful for!

The festivities:

Barrett (in his cape--he and Jace wore these the majority of the weekend at Ghee and Grandaddy's) and Grandaddy making an Easy Bake Turkey Day Cake

The finished product and of course we HAD to sing:

"Happy Turkey Day to you"

A duet

The happiest Thanksgiving!

My happy baby returned!

Jace had tubes placed in his ears the day before Thanksgiving after a resistant ear infection.

We went through 4 antibiotics without success.

He was running constant fever and wouldn't eat.

One sick buddy.

Thank you, Dr. Elledge for stepping in and helping get my sweet baby Jace healthy again.

Words cannot express my gratitude.

Heath and Yeh-Yeh with Grandmother who graciously prepares our delicious

Thanksgiving feast each year

the family in attendance:

Adam, Grandmother, Aunt Sharon, cousin Matthew, Uncle Dave, Uncle Phillip, Heath, Yeh-Yeh, Haley, and cousin Amanda...

...Ghee, Jace, Barrett, and Grandaddy (taking pictures)

Barrett and Amanda

Great Aunt Sharon and baby Jace
playing with the walnuts



Mommy a Barrett playing in the leaves

Reading with Ghee

after the bonfire where they roasted "smarshmellows."

We celebrated with Nana, Pop, Uncle Josh, Aunt Lindsey, Griffin, Uncle Chris, Kirsten, and Lucas too, but I forgot my camera :(

A great holiday weekend!