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...