This picture was taken on January 18th. That date is very special to Heather and I because that was the day we found out that Jonathon would be coming! We look back on the year and think of all the changes that have occured. I think of all the doctor visits we went to, the 12 or so ultrasounds, the bed rest for Heather, me getting lost:)! It all means so much more now that we are holding our little boy. He brings us so much joy. He's such a happy boy. He giggles and laughs all the time now.



So far, this is my favorite picture of Jonathon. I went to town a couple weeks ago to get groceries and when I came back Heather told me to get on the computer and look at some pictures. Well, she never has to twist my arm to do that! Once I saw this pic, my heart melted. I'm trying to convince Heather now to quit her day job and take up photography. Of course I don't think it's ALL Heather. I mean even I can take some really good pictures of the most handsome little boy in the world.

See what I mean by every picture we take he looks different?

The 27th of December was the last time I've been able to blog. With everything going on around here, it has been real hard to take a break and update everyone. Almost 2 weeks in baby days calculates into about 6 months, or so it seems with Jonathon. Since the last post, he has had his first hospital stay, his first spoon feeding, he almost sat up AND he's laughing out loud! Yea...I'll take that last one. :) We are both amazed how much he is changing and every single picture we (or our great child care provider!) take, Jonathon looks different in each one. His personality is really starting to come through...and we think his teeth are starting also.






Last weekend, we had to take Jonathon to the hospital. It was quite the ordeal. His passage way was inflamed and he could hardly get any air. We were able to ring in the New Year with a little relief since Jonathon was getting some of the best care at the hospital. We left Sunday afternoon around 4pm. Since that unpleasant trip, he has been much better. We think he might have some teeth coming in so he has been a little more fussy the last few days. He is still smiling and laughing though. That reminds me, that was the biggest thing that amazed me about Jonathon in the hospital. He could barely catch his breath while he was there. He worked and worked the first few hours just trying to get a couple deep breaths. The one constant thing that he did there, though, he smiled! Every time the doctor would come in, every time a nurse would come in, he would look up and start smiling. Talk about melting our hearts. Babies and little children, they are so precious and innocent. We are so blessed!