Hours of entertainment

There is no exaggeration in the statement of "hours of entertainment". In the last few months Jarrett has become such a busybody. He is constantely on the move and always looking for something to do. But once he does find something to entertain himself with, he is focused:) An example of this was a few weeks ago I took him to a family reunion on a lake and it was his first encounter with sand. Oh my goodness, he had so much fun. He put sand into the bucket, took the sand out, put it back in...you get the picture. It even started to rain and he could have cared less. He just kept playing soaking wet. He is very cute when he is "working". He will put his blocks on the couch and then decide they need to go on the other couch, oh but wait, they need to go on the floor, no just kidding, I should put them....

He is also into reading. Not so much when you read the book to him, but he loves to point and you say what it is. Or when you ask where something is. He is so cute when people come over because he will run and get a book then go over and pat the couch for you to sit and read with him.

I've been talking a lot about Jarrett today because I am having a mommy-moment. He is growing up so fast. He is turning into such a handsome little boy...not a baby. His personality is really starting to bloom, he's trying to talk and communicate and he is enjoying playing independently. He understands probably 90% of what we say to him. I think that with the baby coming soon (we are halfway there) I'm realizing all of the changes that will be happening. Good changes, but changes. Jarrett and I have such a special bond and even though there will be good change with the new baby, it will change my time and focus with him. But then I think...my brother survived and he's normal:)

Updated House Pictures

Daddy's Little Helper

Jarrett is now at the age that Daddy always has a little shadow. It is very cute. If Greg is using a screwdriver and puts it down to do something else, Jett picks it up and goes to the same place Greg was and does what he did...you can tell that he feels like such a big boy. We are seeing some progress on the house. Greg has painted the kitchen and living room. Everything is unpacked on the main floor, just waiting for the rest of the rooms to be painted. We are really enjoying the house and finally making it feel like home. "Hey dad, where should I put this?"

Home Sweet Home

We have offically moved! Not the best picture, but it will do for now. We moved in three weeks ago and our lives have been full of unpacking and painting. We are very happy with the house and enjoy all the room. Jarrett loves it. We close off all the rooms except for his room so he can run around the house all day and we don't have to worry if he is getting into something. Except one day we found out that he can take off the vent cover in his room and we found it full of blocks...just a glimpse into the life of this very busy boy. Once we get a bit more settled I will put up more pictures.
A quick update...Greg is staying very busy as always. They got a new jet at work so we pretty much won't see him until November. Jarrett is starting to say more words (he can say "more" and "all gone"...of course all related to food...man can this kid eat. I am feeling so much better and finally out of my baby sickness. I am now 16 weeks, starting to show a bit and just waiting to feel the first little kick. The baby is doing great and the heartbeat is strong and very easy to find now. Thanks for your prayers:)