watchin' the clock

Jonah has finally caught the cold with the ever runny, snotty nose... so we have been cooped up in the house since Friday - yes we feel very out of touch with the rest of the outside world. but... i was reminded on one of the blogs i read (yes one of the many blogs my husband reminds me) to savor the little moments, the everyday moments, the sweet little things that bring you joy. that is what my days have been filled with lately.

so one of those sweet moments came when i asked Nate what time it was and Jonah responded by looking at his wrist as if he was wearing a watch... it was hilarious! neither Nate or i have taught him that.... these little ones are like sponges!! guess we need to be careful, we teach without even knowing.

i tried to capture the clock watcher....

a visit

Jonah's Auntie Allyson came to visit! we had an eventful weekend showing Allyson around Humboldt... which consisted of Arcata, Target, the beach... and um...Target! of course! but really we had so much fun. Papa and Jonah had some boy time and the girls escaped to coffee and a bit of shopping. a much needed break for the Mama.

Jonah couldn't get enough of the beach. he ran around in circles exclaiming "oooh! oooh! oooh!" he almost couldn't stand it! every other fist full of sand went straight for the mouth & yes i found sand in his diaper all the next day.

thanks for visiting Auntie Allyson! Jonah misses you.

snow in the south

Jonah discovered a few new things while in North Carolina..... Krispy Kreme & Snow!

North Carolina

Jonah, Grammy & i went to North Carolina to visit Jonah's Uncle Steve, Aunt Kerry & cousin Connor. that is one long trip! Jonah did great on the airplane despite all of his energy. we brought lots of distractions and snacks. we even resorted to sticking stickers on his face and ours...he was entertained (i think other passengers were as well!)

we had so much fun with the family. we played and played and played! between a 4 year old and a 15 month old...we were pretty tired when we got home!

pantless in January

yes! it was that warm in Crescent City on a January weekend!! we spent the day with good friends Mike & Steph and Greg & Lauren. a glorious day for the beach. Jonah couldn't get enough of the sand. he dug holes, found shells & sticks, rolled around in it & yes ate some. beaches are so much more fun with little explorers. the big boys had some fun of their own and finally got out in the water. it was one great weekend.

hike in the rain

we had our annual new years eve visit from our friends Rob & Rachel. the rain didn't keep us from tromping through the woods for a new years eve hike. grass was vividly green, trees tall and majestic, mushrooms grew on tree limbs (who knew!), a sweet boy slept peacefully on Papa, and the adventure was rejuvenating. can you beleive it's 2009?!!!

Christmas!

we had a wonderful mellow Christmas this year at our house. it was so fun being in our own home with our small family and Grammy and Poppy. i guess we kinda had a white Christmas...it was hail, but Jonah thought it was the greatest nonetheless. one of Jonah's favorite parts of Christmas was immediately standing on the present boxes after he tore the paper off...
he also loves his couch which he shares with Georgie... wishing you all a very merry & late Christmas!