Monday, January 11, 2010

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

Saturday, January 2, 2010

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......

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year


This Christmas season was a season of new beginnings for the Bowers. We began, but did not finish an Advent Calender. Jadon was successful in memorizing Isaiah 9:6 and in impromptu fashion recited it at our house church when we were reading Jesus Birth story out of Luke. Jadon gave out all the presents and got some pretty cool ones as well. Looking around at the gifts and cards that came from family and friends reminds me daily of how blessed we are and of God's continual presence in our lives. When we are not able to spend this precious time with loved ones, we are not forgotten. Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers.

(P.S. mom... I love the socks!)

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Making Cookies

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

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

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Baby Sign


We were more consistent teaching Jadon sign language, but every once in a while, Ian will surprise us and use a sign. He started signing at 11 months and so far has "eat", "more", and "milk" down. Milk is the latest addition to his repetoire.
Oh! He is now preferring to walk vs crawling, but not all that steady on his feet yet.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

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.