Lonnnggg Timmeee

WOW! It's been while. How to I catch you up on 6 months without ya'll having to ready so much. Well, here it goes:

• June ~ as you know, was our first month in our new home! It took us awhile to get settled in as you will see. On the 16th we learned Jacob would have a new cousin in February 2011.
• July ~ Wes and I spent the weekend of the 4th (June 30th -July 3rd) in Chicago. Wes went to a Golf Ball that supports the Junior League and won a 2 night stay at McCormick Place and Cubs Tickets. We added Friday nights stay to enjoy Chicago's scenery. It was a fun trip with great weather. Cubs lost though. We got to go to the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park. We went to the John Hancock Observatory Signature Lounge and enjoyed the city landscape. We spent Independence Day in Auburn with my parents, who watched Jacob while we were on vacation. Jacob and I went to Ft. Jackson water park with the Wiley girls and had a blast. We also participated in Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS at FBC- Columbia. Wes and I celebrated 6 years of marriage on the 24th. The last weekend in July we had our first annual vacation with the Neighbors, Wallaces, and Stone at Lake Martin. Brad and Heather announced that they were expecting. I prayed that if we were to get pregnant that Kristen and Ben would be too!
• August ~ School started back on the 13th. We finally got our cars in the garage! Trinity Baptist Church's Womens Ministry wrapped up a wonderful summer of sharing and learning at our Summer Taste and See Neighborhood Outreach.
• September ~ Auburn Tigers kicked of their perfect season on Sept 4th against Arkansas St. (52-26) Jacob attended until half time. First game since he was 5 months old. War Eagle!!! Our BIGGEST News: On the 13th we found our we were expecting BABY #2, due on May 18th (same date Jacob was due - we also found out on the same date). It was a huge blessing for us as I went to my midwife for a breast check because I felt a knot on my left side. I just want to be cautious. She knew we were trying and had to do a pregnancy test before she ordered a mammogram. Luckily, everything turned out better than we thought!!! We traveled back to Auburn for the Clemson (27-24 OT) and Carolina (35-27) games back to back. We told my family on my Dad's "Pop" Birthday! And Wes parents on the 23rd when we took him to see them. We had a scare the day before, but this pregnancy has been very different. More news is that my prayers were answered and Kristen is expecting also, she happened to be 8 days behind me!!! Jacob also started soccer for the fall season. Didn't participate that much at first. He even took himself out of his first game after 8 minutes.
• October ~ Was pretty quiet. We had our first Appt. on the 11th and saw the heart beat. She scheduled an ultrasound because of the spotting I had for the 18th. Family friend, Kay Broughman, scanned us and said everything looked great said I was measuring 9w1d (instead of 9w5d) which would have put our due date, May 22, but since it was just 4 days she kept it on May 18th. We went to Auburn for the LSU Game (24-17)! Another Win! Trinity had a Trunk & Treat and Jacob was a cowboy (he wore his daddy's boots from when he was his age).
• November ~ We finished up soccer...he finally got the hang of it. It was hard having games on Sunday after Church with no nap, but he seemed to enjoyed it. We traveled to Auburn for the last time this year for the Georgia Game (49-31). We had Thanksgiving at Amanda and Micah's! We had 3 fried turkeys. My parents went to Birmingham with some friends and then to the Iron Bowl on Friday(28-27), I said at half "I don't care if we when by 1 point as long as we win"!!!
• December ~ I enjoyed decorated the house for Christmas. Jacob loved all the decorations and was even sad when I finished taking them down today. This was the first year that he was aware of Santa. I tried not to push it too much, but it's hard when it's all around. Though, he knows that we celebrate the Birth of Christ, Our Savior. His biggest present was his bike from Daddy and I. Mimi and Poppy got him a 3 wheeler and Nana and Pop got him Thomas Station. He loves Thomas! God brought us a natural gift as it began to snow Christmas night we woke to a blanket of snow Sunday morning. jacob had fun building a snowman and playing with Daddy. Our BIGGEST News of the month: on the 14th we found our we're having a BOY in 2011!!!! Jacob is going to have a baby brother. He is excited. We would ask what he wanted and he would say and baby brother and sister. He still says it. Maybe God will answer his prayers! Wes also turned 30 this month on the 23rd!!!! I even pulled off a surprise party for him on the 17th. He thought we were attending a Christmas Party and that I was cleaning and cooking for a Pampered Chef party for the next day. Then our doorbell rang and family and friends came caroling 'Happy Birthday'!!! Thanks to my wonderful neighbors who hosted our guest until they walked over ....so the party came to him. What surprised him was seeing Brad and Heather standing in front. Ben and Kristen joined us later (they got a late start due to an ultrasound they had scheduled). Brad and Heather are expecting a Boy, William 'Parker' in February. Kristen announced that they were also expecting a Boy this May!!! So 3 boys and Big Brother Jacob!!!

I hope that wasn't too much for everyone to catch up on. I thought it would be easy to read by the month. I'll try and get pictures together!

Chicago Trip

Wes bid on a trip to Chicago at a fundraiser for the Golf Junior League and won 2 nights for about $250 including Cubs tickets ~ so we made long weekend with it: June 30th ~ July 3rd and then spent Fourth of July in Auburn.

us at Soldier Field and Field Museum

Well, it's been awhile....

I'm not sure where to begin. you're probably wondering about the house and unfortunately we are not living in it yet. We are in the home stretch though. The frig and dishwasher were delivered today. The other appliances were on back ordered and should be in next week.

I've been home today with Jacob who is sick. His temperature was 102 last night when he and Wes returned home from the '4th Annual Seabrook Island Beach Trip'. It went down to 99 at the doctors (He did very well), but back up after his nap.

We left last Friday for our beach trip. It was nice to get away and relax, but lots of stuff going on here with the house and end of school. Micah and I returned Tuesday evening to return to work. Jacob loved the beach this year! He and Kylee had a blast running into the waves and jumping over them. He even played a game where the waves knocked them down. They play very good together when there is something to occupy their time, but during down time they get to each other just like brother and sister. Jacob gets so excited to see Kylee. They now have made the connection that they are cousins. Jacob will say "Kylee's my cousin...and Sissy too." It's fun to watch and listen to their conversations.

So my last post was the weekend that it snowed which was Jacob's last weekend wearing diapers. He began wearing Big Boy underwear on February 16th. Even though we've had and will have accidents we have officially made it through potty training. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. After Christmas and New Years he just started using the potty. We started sitting. At one point he wanting to sit backwards, but I didn't want to get into that habit, especially since he had to take off his shoes, shorts and underwear. So about March/April we taught him to stand and he does very well. It took about a month or 2 for him to tell us when he has to go. We just had to take him and ask him, but now he usually tells us.

Well hopefully you'll hear from me again sooner than later. The next few weeks will be busy with finishing the house and moving in. My last day of school is June 3rd which means I have to do end of the year stuff.

First Day of School 2009

Rise and Shine

First Day of School

Jacob's First Day back at Mrs. Janice's. He couldn't wait to see all his friends.

Pool Time

Jacob Surfing

Wes throwing Jacob in the water

Our New Pet...

....just kidding

Jacob & Daddy looking at the turtle!

Jacob touching turtle!

Family Time

Playing Outside

Jacob playing catch with Daddy.

He is ALL BOY!

Memorial Day Fun!

I got this for Jacob for his Birthday ($10 at Walmart). It took him awhile to get use to the water , but he ended up having a lot fun!

Kylee giving Jacob a hug!

Cooking Out

Giving Maggie and Kiss and Hug

Enjoying a blue sucker...can you tell!

Jacob's Nursery School

Jacob exploring Ms. Janice's on his first morning!Jacob's 1st Day of Nursery School at Ms. Janice's on August 12th. He is adjusting well. She has 8 children. Three 4 yr olds, 3 yr old, 2 1/2 yr old, 18m old, Jacob (15m) & a one year old.

He is still taking a short morning nap along with their 2 hour afternoon nap. He takes after his Mommy when it comes to sleep. Daddy takes him in the morning except Tuesdays and I pick him up. Though Jacob is not old enough yet, they wear a different color everyday to help them learn their colors and each week they study a new letter.

Summer Update

4 Generations of Kelbe's

Sorry, it has been so long since my last post. We had a very busy July! We just got back from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl yesterday. We had a family reunion to celebrate my Grandfather, Bill Kelbe's 80th Birthday on 08-08-08! It was an eventful week, but we all survived. Jacob was so good considering the heat, lots & lots of people, staying up late, the heat, and moving from place to place, oh and did I mention the heat!

We 1st stayed a few days at my grandparents-then we moved all our stuff to Ocean Manor Hotel on the Beach just to stay one night-the next day we were upgraded to the Penthouse because the air condition was not working in the previous room. Did I say how hot it is in FL ;).

Lets just say someone could write a very interest book on the events that unfolded within my family last week, but we all got to spend time with our loved ones and celebrate the man that brought us all here!

Happy 80th Birthday Grandpa! I Love You!!!

p.s. I'll try and get more photos up soon.

"One Nation Under God"

We are in Gulf Shores with my parents (kelbe) about to head to the beach. Jacob's first time in the Gulf. He's been to SC beaches twice (2m & 11m) He wasn't to sure about the sand and water. So we'll see how he does. He traveled very well. We drove to Auburn Wednesday after lunch. He took a 40 minute nap in the first part of our trip and was awake for about 3 hours. We spent the night in AU then left Thursday afternoon. He was awake the whole 4 hours in the car. We are so blessed to have a wonderful son. He is just full of energy and a joy to be around as he explores his world.

We are so blessed to live in this country and many of us take it for granted. I know that gas prices are high (but as our pastor states it could be worse- some countries in Europe are almost $10/gal). Our country was founded and lead by many men of Faith. God blessed us with this beautiful place and though it will never compare to what I vision Heaven to be, we should be thankful that we live in America during our time on Earth. May god be with you as we American's celebrate our 232 year of Independence.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Summer Update

The first month of Summer is almost over. Jacob is mastering his Walking and Tooth # 4 & 5 has broken through. He loves to clap and has begun to give us high fives. He Loves to climb stairs and pet Maggie & Hersey(our dog & cat). Sami (our other cat) doesn't let him near her. He likes to put things inside other things. Which includes toilettes. Yes he put my cell phone in the toilette. Luckily it was my old one and it so happens that it still works.

He began to say around his 1st Bday 'mama' a little, but mostly 'dada' but hasn't really said them recently. Still not sure if he knows what they mean. He mostly just jabbers and everything is 'ball' though it comes out more like 'baa'. I believe that he is trying to say 'puppy' (he has a stuffed puppy dog that he sleeps with. The joys of having a toddler!

SYTYCD

Here is my Favorite Dance from Week 2: Twitch and Kherington. No one really stood out to me this week. I did like Chelsie & Mark and Katee & Joshua

I Love Dancing

One of my favorite shows this summer is So You Think You Can Dance. Here was 1 of my favorite performances from Week 1. Auburn Fans check out Cheslie's brothers tshirt when they introduce her. I'll post Week 2 favorite when it is available (if it is).

First Week of Summer

Yesterday I was thinking about what I was doing this time last year. ...taking care of my new born baby boy. Jacob was just 2 weeks old at this point. I love now that he can hug & cuddle, smile & laugh, clap & walk...but I do miss that newborn stage. It is just amazing how much they learn and grow in a year.

His 3rd tooth has finally come...working on 3 more on top I think. He has been a bit whinny the past couple of weeks. If it's not his teeth I hope this stage end soon. We had his 1 year pictures taken Monday. Between teething and his emerging independence it wasn't the best, but we take pictures to capture the moment, right. We have been able to do much but stay inside because of the raging heat. I hoping Jacob will conquer his fear of the water this summer, by taking him to the pool. Bath time has gotten better.

Enjoy some more photos of our boy!

Jacob's Birthday

My BABY is One Year Old!!!

It about 12:30 and I'm still awake getting things together for Jacob's party tomorrow. We had a good day. I took a half day to have lunch with Jacob and my family. Then we went to Walmart to get a few things (hah-a few things at Walmart=a whole cart full) for tomorrow. Then Jacob took his nap while Mama & Nana baked cupcakes, etc. & daddy played golf with Jacob's grandpas and uncle Kyle. We all met at Fudruckers for dinner. Came home and opened a few gifts and Jacob had his First hair cut!!It's been a busy day and tomorrow is going to be just as crazy.

Happy Birthday to my baby!