Merry Christmas!

Finally getting to ride his new tractor!!!!!
Realizing that Santa had left him some sweet Hot Wheels in his stocking!

Admiring his gifts from Santa...

Judd playing in the snow yesterday, Christmas Eve 2009.

On Monday, I was placed on bed rest until baby girl arrives; therefore, we were not allowed to travel to Houston this year. My grandmother is in Florida visiting my Aunt GenaVee this year. So, we wanted to share a few pictures of Christmas morning with them. If you are not a grandma or great-grandma, you may not love the pictures as much as them.

We spent today with my parents and just relaxed on the couch. Jason and I are truly blessed to live so close to family especially since I am placed on bed rest. We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Happy Birthday, Son!

Judd,

Two years ago today, I was at Lake Highlands JH in room A109 letting my students go crazy and praying that you were going to stay put for a few more weeks. Your dad was at home taking care of my "nesting" list I am sure, because he had the week off from school. You came this day shortly after seven and our lives have never been the same. The past two years, you have brought us so much love, joy, and happiness into our home. We could not be more proud to say that we are your parents. We know that you are a precious gift and thank God everyday for choosing us to be your parents. We look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you, JUDD! Happy Birthday, Son! WE LOVE YOU!

October...

We are excited about what October is going to bring for our family. Here are few things we will be doing this October.

Preparing for Judd's little sister, celebrating a few family birthdays, eating Honeycrisp apples, watching Cub Football (Go #10), visiting with DeeDee and PawPaw, Aggie Football, taking cool morning walks, costumes, going to start Christmas shopping, and enjoying our time together as a family!

These Days with Judd

A few pictures of Judd

Judd collecting rain water...

then pouring his rain water into his water table.

He just recently got this new chair from Poppy and SheShe. He loves to read to himself, watch TV, or eat dinner in his chair. I think it might be his new best friend next to his man towel of course!

Here is an example of a mess. Yes...I know...typical! Instead of eating his mustard with his corn dog like normal people, Judd wanted to finger paint with the mustard. At least, he his happy while making a mess!
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Judd just is about to turn TWO in November. It is so hard to believe that not only will he be a big brother soon but my sweet little baby boy will be...TWO! I am thankful that God chose Jason and I to raise this little boy. My prayer is that one day Judd will be a man of his word and that he loves his Savior. We know he is a precious gift and cannot get enough of him. Judd at times can be a mess but overall he is sweet, happy and passionate little boy. His only pace is FAST therefore I declare him a mess. Others just tell me he is a typical boy. Raising a boy is defiantly a new experience for me. I see new challenges a head of me everyday like the first time Judd wants me to hold a bug (I do not do creatures!) or him missing the toilet. God has a sense of humor that is for sure. As these challenges arise, I will try to embrace them with love and compassion. Because, I truly am grateful that Jason allows me to raise our son at home. I adore my job!

Also, Jason and I like to point out to each other which qualities Judd has adopted from his parents. Yes, our child is very independent and headstrong much like me. I was never one listen or take much advice because I would figure it out on my own. Judd has this same quality which is not all that bad. He likes to explore and discover all on his own. As for Jason's quality, he tends to be shy and a man of few words. Judd does like to talk at times but he has become very shy in public. Oh yes...Judd has also picked up the wonderful trait of spitting from this father. Do you see any challenges in my future?

JUDD's Likes and Dislikes lately:

• He loves to play/drive his cars ALL DAY! (Sometimes he does get mad at his cars if they do not do exactly what he wants them to do.)
• Loves to play outside...rain or shine
• Obsessed with brushing his teeth. This boy cannot get enough of a toothbrush.
• Likes Play hide and seek
• Loves run wild like a banshee outside
• Likes copying Jason
• Still loves cell phones and knows how to work them
• Developing quite the vocabulary.
• He can say: Beez (please), eeths (teeth), hat, bye, oozes (shoes), side (outside), goal, ball, goo (drink), bath and continues to speak Juddism.
• He still loves his bath time
• We have discovered that Judd does not like wearing long sleeves! He knows how to sign "all done." So once we put him in his long sleeves, he walks around signing "all done". It is going to be a long winter!

We are having a blast watching Judd grow and change. He truly is such a joy and makes life more fun. We are so proud to be is his parents. Looking forward to fun days ahead...

T Minus 158 Days!!!

Judd will be a big brother! We are all very excited about the new addition to our family. In early February, Judd's sibling should make his/her arrival.

The picture of above is how we told our parents about the new baby. As many of you know, we live in a small town and know everyone! Since we moved back here, people were constantly asking us, when are you guys going to have another baby? My response was, "when Judd can spell baby." Therefore, my mom and mother-in-law started immediately trying to teach Judd how to spell B-A-B-Y. We made a shirt that read on the front...I can spell. On the back of the shirt, we spelled out baby. My mom knew instantly what we were trying to say which was fun to see her reaction. Jason's mom was already suspicious of me being pregnant therefore she said, "I knew it!" It was a fun time for all! (This is my excuse for not many post this summer! Please forgive me of those who read this blog.)

The Domels

Sarah and Matthew were married on June 6, 2009 as most of you know. My son, Judd, "was" to be the ring bearer. Lets just say...He never made it down the aisle. I knew getting him down the aisle was going to be a miracle but at least we got one good picture of him with Sarah. At first, he wanted nothing to do with Sarah. I think he was scared of her in the veil but he came around to her when she bribed him with her Fuze drink. At the reception, he only wanted to play outside. He was not much on visiting with the guests.

Sarah and Matthew,

The wedding was perfect. I hope you will be able to remember this day forever. Always remember to communicate and put your trust in the Lord. He is the rock that will keep you two together in the good times and bad. I (WE) look forward to making many new memories with you both now that you are husband and wife. Welcome to the family, Matthew!

~j

She said..."YES!"

Jason's little sister, Katie, had a big weekend. Last weekend, she graduated from Texas A&M and got engaged to David Klump. We are so happy for her and David and cannot wait to celebrate with the two of them. (Sorry the pictures are so small...I had to steal them from Katy Hill) Plus, we are excited about Katie moving back home of the next year to teach and plan her wedding. We are going to cherish this time with you Katie. We love you and are so proud of your accomplishments. David is one lucky guy!

P.S. pictures of Judd are coming...I need to upload them from the camera.

Sneak Peek :)

Here is a little peek of Judd in his get-up for Sarah's wedding. If you hear screaming and crying on June 6, 2009, at around five, you will know that Judd just had to walk down the aisle for Auntie "S"'s big day.

Hope all is well everyone! We are doing great and cannot wait till summer. I am so ready to take Judd swimming. I really think he is going to love the water.

Wordless Wednesday!

Updates...

Judd loves the phone...

Turning the phone on! He is really good at turning the phone off and on!

Things are going well for us here in C-town, we are loving the awesome weather! Because of the weather, Judd and I are enjoying are morning runs and playing outside. He would sleep outside if we would let him!

February came and went for us! We spent a lot of time at home due to our family spending freeze. We just enjoyed out time together as a family. Jason had a busy February which was a blessing!

As for March, we will be playing outside, going to showers for my sister, and continuing our family time.

We are looking forward to April. Our spending freeze will be over but all of our saved money will go to fixing up our bathroom! Jason and I are going to Vegas and Judd gets to stay with his grandparents!

Happy Spring!

Long OVERDUE

I have been a bad blogger over the past few months. I will try and do better about posting more often but I am not making any promises.


Judd longs to go outside each and everyday.

Judd loves to help me clean the kitchen. He likes to clean more than me!

This is his favorite game lately. He loves to climb into the cabinets and search for things that could hurt him. He continues to teach me how to be patient.

Jason is trying really hard not to mess up his hair. During the haircut, Jason kept reminding me that it is just hair and it will grow back. Yeah, but it could take awhile! It was not the best haircut but it will grow back.

Here is a list of a few things we have done over the past two months.

• Spent the holidays with family and friends
• We have been enjoying watching Uncle Mark Alan play basketball. MA, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments in basketball. You are a great role model for Judd. I cannot wait until he is your loudest fan in the stands. Keep the faith!
• Judd and I have been keeping baby, Reese, for the past few weeks. Judd has been really good with Reese. He really wants her to be a car so he can push her around the room and make car noises at her. We are going to miss Reese when she leaves.
• We have celebrated a few birthdays during the month of January: CowPaw, SheShe and Jason.
• Judd will be 15 months old this month.
• We gave Judd his 1st haircut. It was not easy cutting his hair. He was all over the place!
• Judd is continuing to grow and develop his own little personality. He is very independent and trying so hard to talk. He has been walking for awhile and so he is now attempting to run which is quite funny.
• We are looking forward to celebrating Uncle Casey's birthday this month.

This is a video of Judd talking. We are all trying to learn how to speak "Judd". Please notice towards the end of the video Judd screams this is his language for "HELP PLEASE!" I am working hard to teach him to say, "help." The screams are not working for me.