Jadon is 3!

If you asked Jadon how old he is, he will tell you 4. This year he started telling people that he was one, then jumped to five, and now he is down to four. It is just as he counts now too, "one, two, threefour, five". Isn't he handsome?

Just like his daddy. Full of excite ment & energy with hilarious one

liners. We all have fun with him! He wanted an upside down chocolate birthday cake with orange frosting. We asked Jadon what this card said, he replied "Happy Birthday Jadon!" LOL!

Ian didn't mind it either. He is probably taking notes and will have an even greater request of me in 5 months!

Jadon's eating of cake has not changed much since he turned one. Shove as much in as possible, then chew and swallow!



It was a joy having the grandparents joining us via Skype for evening!

Making Snow

One day, Jadon decided his train needed some snow to travel through. Guess how he made snow....

Long Time no Blog

Here's the story. Jadon accurately pointed out to our nanny that Ian had fallen asleep while eating PB&J at lunch. When Amy came back after putting Ian down this is what she found.....


Jadon, smiling and sleeping (:-D) still chewing his sandwich!

Conversations with Jadon

While at Target with Jadon pulling the cart.

Jadon, "oh oh mommy, cart in middle of aisle, can't get through!"
Keeps heading down the aisle and turns to the lady with the cart,
"Excuse me!" (say please) "Please!"
young lady, "here, I'm sorry, I'll make room for you."
(say Thank you) "Thank you!"

Some of Jadon Favorite Things:

• Sliding really fast down the stairs

• Big wheel/scooter
• Reading books. Jadon's favorite books to read right now are books I had as a child. The Little Bear series and a book called "My Birthday Land Adventure". My Aunt and Uncle got me this personalized birthday book when I was 4 or 5 and Jadon loves it.
• Pancakes with maple syrup
• "Obey Ups"
• School buses and trains
• Balloons
  

Nice quiet morning....

Very few and far between, so I relished in the 20 minutes I had to sit and breath.

Ian is now walking well and starting to run. When in public, they have to either hold each others hand or mine so that I am not running in 3 different directions! They prefer to hang onto each other. He is learning his words, they are the words that Jadon uses, so..... a fire engine siren, "da-da", "hot", "j-don". He is a really good listener and helper and does everything big brother does and vice versa! I enjoy his smiles - he is full of joy - his laughter, his willingness to obey and the accountability he offers for me to consistently correct naughty behavior in both my little men.

Jadon is growing mentally and physically! He loves to run, jump, climb, ride - motion, motion, motion. He also loves to sit and look at all his books. He knows a lot about animals and cars/trucks. And because his vocabulary is increasing tremendously, he is learning the proper way to ask for things and talk in general. He is our servant. He loves to help and then tell everyone "I'm helping!" I try to consistently use his servant heart to his advantage and keep him out of trouble. He also has a really good memory - so Dad and I are trying to stock it full of God's word. He surprised us by learning Isaiah 9:6 in a week! It's hard work cause Mom and Dad have to be consistent and remember to teach Jadon the verse......

Making Cookies

Can't tell which ones I put together can you?

I'm so proud of Jadon, we had a lot of fun

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Jadon counted to 12!

He skipped some cars in between, so actually had more than 12, but.... He continued to 15, 19 and then stopped. (32 months old)

A Conversation with Jadon

Jadon "I want to watch Magic School Bus"
"When did I say you could watch it?"
No answer..... "You can watch it after snack"
Jadon "Yeah!".... (pause)
Jadon "I want snack"

"I want a really long TRAIN!"

The goal is to attach every single train car Jadon has and run them back and forth along the floor. With encouragement, Jadon chooses two cars Ian can play with otherwise - all the cars get put away!

Happy Halloween

Eating Vegetables

We have a really tough time getting Jadon to eat his vegetables. Chocolate Zucchini Cake and Carrot Cake were pretty much what we were depending on as he also does not eat corn! (We are going to try corn on the cob this week though) We stumbled on this really great drink that Will makes up on a weekly basis and it's like ice cream to Jadon. Don't tell him, but this Green Smoothie is full of spinach and broccoli!

How is Jadon doing?

Jadon is gaining knowledge fast! He is counting to 10. Starting to recognize letters (he correctly pointed out "A", "F" and "N"). And saying his ABC's! He's climbing the chains at the playground. Our nanny is working with him to be able to spell and write his name!




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Check This out!

Fox News 12 of Portland visited Jadon's favorite playground. Make sure you play the video.

Train From Gramps

Skinned Knees

It finally happened. Outside running back and forth, Jadon tripped over his feet and did a face plant - smack.

What's happening now? So much time has gone by since I have been able to post. And I hate doing a synopsis because that robs so much life and real time stuff!

We are definitely all gearing up for summer! The school year ends this coming Friday and then Will will be heading down to Azusa to begin to finish his Masters (YEAH!).

Jadon just loves to be outside and run, run, run.....



His vocabulary is improving. He now can say "motorcycle" versus what he was saying before. Can't quite describe it, but we all knew what he was trying to say. Still loves the trains. We sometimes go down to the train station and he watches the Max and the Wes leave and enter the station.

Ian! Wow! After he figured out that he needs to open his mouth to get the food in, he is eating everything! Sometimes I cut him off after he's gone through two baby servings of food! It's amazing. He has two bottom teeth that have decided to show themselves together. And like Jadon - unless you felt them or saw them, you would never know he was teething. What a trooper my two boys are! He has accomplished the task of sitting up. A pro at sitting on his little potty next to his big brother. (Bonus for mom when he goes poppy in the process). Now he is working on his "push-ups"


Eagerly anticipating what he is going to do soon!

Sibling rivalry. Jadon interacts with Ian by taking his toy without asking, by walking too close and knocking Ian over, or by rolling over him. Prayerfully trying to find a consequence that will enable Jadon to choose to be loving towards his brother. Jadon is gentle too. He kisses him and hugs him and say's he's sorry when he is asked to. The challenge for Will and I is when he is not gentle and loving. Interesting how the norm is for us to not exemplify Godly character.

Laughter

Tummy Time

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10