We have NEWS...

We are excited to annouce the new addition to our family...

Mr. Matthew Domel will be joining our family on June 6, 2009. We are so excited for Sarah and Matthew. Mattew proposed to Sarah a few Saturdays ago and she said "YES!" The two have been working hard on making plans for their big day. We are looking forward to celebrating with you both. Congrats.

P.S. a little note from Jason...

I killed a wild hog with my bow!

Birthday Boy

Judd,

We cannot imagine our lives without you. You have changed our lives for the better. We are so proud of your milestones. You make our day each and everyday. We are so blessed to have you in our lives. We are thankful that God chose us to be your parents. Thanks for a wonderful 1st year. We are looking forward to celebrating many more birthdays. You are so special.

Happy 1st Birthday, Son!
Daddy & Mommy

Party Pics

cupcakes and cookies

Judd's friends enjoying their cupcakes and cookies.

The kids playing with our "petting zoo."

Shandy and MA after the party!

Judd really enjoyed his cookie!

Barnyard Bash

This past Saturday we celebrated Judd's birthday with family and friends. The party was a huge success! We had so much fun celebrating Judd's first birthday.

One Year Ago...

This time last year I was blessed by many of my close friends at my shower in Southlake. I cannot believe how much my life has changed in the past year.

Pictures to come of the Birthday Boy!!

Halloween Fun...

We took Judd downtown for Halloween. There we met up with a few of his friends: the nerd, Willie Nelson, Miss Clifton, Miss CHS, turtle, and a pirate. The pirate really wanted to hold Judd's hand. It was a fun time for all!

Our little turtle...

Happy Halloween!

Judd does what we call his "scary face!" If you make this face at him, he will copy you. We felt this was appropriate for Halloween!

Costume pictures to come...

I love blueberries!

Fun in October

Judd with his favorite Clifton Cub! This picture was taken at a Clifton Pep Rally. Judd did not know what to think of the pep rally. MA, we are so proud of you! We love #10!
Judd celebrating with Poppy on his birthday!
Judd is not for sure about the candles.
Cowboy Clay was in Texas for a few days and Judd was blessed to celebrate with him. Clay was so excited about his birthday and he was so much fun to watch. Clay did not let his chocolate cake leave his side. Thanks for letting us celebrate with you Clay!
Judd with his party hat and singing "Happy Birthday, Clay!"

ALREADY?...

Today, Judd is one month away from turning ONE! Our life has changed for the better and we are so blessed to have such a fun and active little boy. This time last year Jason and I were preparing for Judd's arrival and felt like we had all the time in the world to prepare for him. Instead Judd came early, therefore, Jason and I have been playing catch up ever since his birth. But, this is one journey I will never forget. We are looking forward to celebrating his first year with our family and friends.

As I write, Judd is finally asleep from a restless weekend. He has been sick all weekend with his first cold of the season. Last year, my family, made fun of me all the time because I hardly left my apartment with Judd. I now recall why...I stayed in my apartment during cold and flu season last year to rid my son from germs. I am so thankful that Judd did not get a cold last year. His small little body would have had a hard time fighting off a cold.

Eleven Facts about Judd
1. He loves his "Man Towel"
2. He is ready to walk so he can run wild outside
3. He his ready to have his own DOG...he loves to pull their hair. I am not quite ready for a puppy.
4. He stands all by himself without holding on to furniture or anyone
5. He still loves puffs
6. He likes to dance on all fours
7. He can give High Fives
8. His mornings walks always seem to make him happy. He loves seeing his friend Ralph!
9. He likes to observe his toys before he plays with them
10. He likes to read books and turn the pages himself
11. He loves the song "BINGO"

** I will post pictures soon!

We are looking forward to November and the Holidays...

inTENse Ten Month Old

Judd is ten months old today. He has changed our live so much over the last ten months. We love Judd's determination and intensity for life. He loves hiding things from himself under the couch. His new favorite game is playing chase. We love our "little intense cowboy!!!!"

Friday Night Football

A few weeks ago, Judd went to his first Clifton football game. He loved all of the action at the game and the noise. He seemed to like all of the attention the most. We had a great time watching Uncle Mark Alan play his first football game of the year.

"MA":

We are so proud of you and keep up the hard work. It is so much fun to watch you play football and get excited each week about Friday Night Football. We like "how you ROLL!" Go #10!

~Jason, Julie and Judd

The pictures above are not great...Judd was getting extra sleepy.

All About Judd!

Here are a few things he loves...

• Climbing on just about anything


• Opening cabinet doors/drawers and pulls everything out


• His morning walks


• Puffs


• Playing chase with his dad
• Swimming

Updates:

• He has two bottom teeth and the top two are slowly coming


• He still does not make the charts in height or weight but his head is in the 75th percentile! I hope that means he is going to be smart like his Dad.


• He crawls all over the place and is starting to say "dada."

Judd Videos

During nap-time Judd has decided instead of sleeping, he is going to teach himself how to walk. Yes, he is pulling himself up all over the place. He thinks it is funny when you tell him "NO" please do not climb on the TV stand and brick fireplace. He is fearless....

The video below is of Judd laughing at his mom.

Photos of Judd

Here are a few recent photos of Judd. He is trying to crawl all over the place. It is time to baby proof the house!

Our lives in the fast lane...

Alot has happened since our last post...

• I finished teaching at Lake Highlands Junior High.
• Two days after finishing teaching, we moved into our new home in Clifton, TX.
• Hosted our first visitors...Jason and Kristen Aune. Thanks guys for stopping in Clifton for the night. We loved seeing you guys!
• Celebrated Jason's First Father's Day
• Jason started working at Bosque Valley Family Dental in Valley Mills on June 16.
• Aunt Katie turned 21 on June 15...Happy Birthday, Katie!
• Judd turned 7 months old on June 19
• Jason's cousin Lauren married Timmy LeVrier on June 21, 2008
• This weekend we will be traveling to Tyler for Jason Barnes wedding (my cousin) along with visiting my sweet friend, Ashley Clark.

I will post pictures soon...

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Here are a few pictures of Jason's big day. At last, he is a Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Jason,
Yeah! Graduating for Dental School is a huge accomplishment, we are all so proud of you. I am thankful for you and your "gift" of knowledge. Your gift is going to allow me to stay at home with our precious little boy. Thanks for loving me and providing for Judd and I.
Julie

Our Half Pint

Judd,

You are my little ray of sunshine! I am so proud to be your mom. It amazes me how the Lord has been preparing me for years to be your mom. I love the way you laugh at me when I sing to you! You have been such a joy these last six months. I cannot wait until we get to spend our days together. I love you! Happy Six Months!

~Mom

**Taking pictures of Judd these days is not easy. He is constantly on the move.

Mother's Day!

My favorite thing to do every morning is wake Judd for the day. He is always so excited to see Jason and I in the morning. This morning was extra special because it was my first Mother's Day. When I walked into Judd's room to get him this morning, Jason had put a special gift for me in Judd's crib with him. I will always cherish the lovely necklace Jason gave me on this Mother's Day.

She-She,
Thank you for your unconditional love over the past several years. I am so thankful for you. God truly blessed me with a wonderful and loving family.
Julie

Happy Mother's Day...Grams, Jason!

One down and One to go...

This past weekend Sarah became a member of the Texas A&M Former Student Association. She graduated from Texas A&M on Friday, May 9, 2008. We are so proud of her and her accomplishments at TAMU!

Jason graduates from Baylor College of Dentistry on Wednesday. Jason is so excited about graduating and starting his career as a Dentist.