Busy Babbling Bather

As I have mentioned before, Jasper could spend hours in the sink if he was given the chance.

He is just babbling up a storm these days. Not sure what he's saying -- but he sings and "talks" all day long.

Here's a snippet from today's sink time activities.

You should see what the other kid looks like...

The above is Mike's favorite response to inquiries about Jasper's shiner.

Yes, Jasper manged to get his first black eye one week ago. I had secretly hoped the first one might happen on Mike's watch, not mine.

It happened when Jasper took a header during his bath last Monday.

I can't wait until it clears up, because everywhere we go, EVERYONE has to ask about it.

Look-a-like

I was looking through photos on my computer tonight and found some photos of my nephew Parker from 7 years ago.

Mike took Jasper to get his hair cut last week, and it is pretty short. With Jasper's new hair cut, he and Parker look A LOT alike to me.

When we were at my parents home this summer Parker and Jasper got to hang out together. We think Parker is a very handsome young man. Watch out Parker -- your twin is right behind you!

Valentine Crafts

Last week I had a Valentine craft party with Miss E and Miss L while their parents went out to dinner.

Jasper tried to help me babysit, but he was whisked away by Mike early on in the evening, as to stop him from further destruction at their house.

We decorated heart tins with stickers, paper hearts and good old modge podge.

We also made Valentine craft garland. We used 2 inch wide ribbon, and a gluestick to add paper hearts to the ribbon. It was super easy and they turned out really cute!

On His Perch

Jasper stood on this stool for 30 minutes while I unpacked part of our kitchen items and adjusted shelf heights.

I think this might be his new kitchen helper stool. He always wants to be in on whatever I am doing.

Pony Party

Today was Jasper's first ride on a pony and first birthday party of a friend to attend.

Haydin's 4th birthday was a my little pony party with live ponies. One dressed as a princess and one dressed as a unicorn.

I am not sure how masculine it was, but Jasper rode the unicorn pony.

Jasper didn't quite know what to think. He liked riding the pony much more than just sitting still on the saddle.

At the party there was also a clown who did face painting and balloon animals. Laura really knows how to throw a party.

Jasper and I were real party poopers, as we just stayed for a few minutes. We couldn't stay because today was a big packing, moving and painting day for us - as we are trying to get a lot done to prepare for our move to our new house on January 24th.

Thanks for sharing your special day with us Haydin.

Lindsay & Travis

We were lucky enough to get to see Lindsay & Travis Wilson while they were in town for Christmas.

I worked with Lindsay for 6 months when I was on assignment with EFY at BYU in 2007 -- and I love her!

We had fun taking Lindsay & Travis over to the new house for a tour.

I am super excited for Lindsay and Travis to become parents of a baby girl at the end of April.

Here's a photo diary of our visits with Lindsay -- and Jasper's growth.













We saw Lindsay & Travis in August.



















Jasper and I visited with Lindsay this summer while we were in Provo, Utah.

We also saw Lindsay last Christmas when Jasper was just 4 moths old. This was THE visit where Lindsay introduced us to the now famous Trader Joe's Candy Cane Joe-Joe's.

We love you Wilson's!

Does any one want to sign up for storytime with us?

Jasper and I are signed up for "Only Ones" storytime at the Paseo Verde Library in Henderson.

It is free, and is for ages 6 months - 23 months. We are signed up for the 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM session.

You can register on-line, call in, or sign up in person.

Here's the info. from the library website:

Date: 1/15/2009, 1/22/2009, 1/29/2009, 2/5/2009, 2/12/2009, 2/19/2009

Description: Bring your one-year-old to a storytime geared just for them which includes books, music, activities and fingerplays. You'll have fun too as you learn ideas for activities at home that will enhance your child's early literacy skills.

Once you have registered you are signed up for all six weeks

** These photos of Mike & Jasper were taken last September in our hotel room in Kirtland, Ohio. Nothing like some bedtime stories curled up in bed with daddy.

Paging Dr. Davidson

Jasper is named after his great-grandfather, Dr. Halvard Jasper Davidson, who was the "town doctor" in Manti, Utah for many years.

Jasper seems to be following in Grandpa Davidson's footsteps.

Jasper LOVES his toy stethoscope. He will wear it for hours at a time -- and sometimes for the entire day.

Jasper loves it when we use our best intercom voice and say: "Paging Dr. Davidson".

He makes house calls if you need a check-up.

First Time Home Owner's -- That's Us!

It's official! We bought our first home yesterday.

We took Jasper to the signing with us, which was quite an adventure. When all else fails, I stick him on my shoulders, and he's content. Jasper even got in a game or two of peek-a-boo.

We are super excited, and can't wait to move in and get settled in a few weeks.

Most of the interior paint is crazy -- I mean crazy! So all the paint has to be redone before we move in. I'll post the photos of the interior after the paint is up.

We patiently waited for our housing market to go down, and our patience paid off. Our new home (which is 2 years old) is only 1 mile away from where we live now.

It is in a quiet cul-de-sac with a huge backyard (by Vegas standards...land of postage stamp backyards) where Jasper can run free. We are thrilled to stay in the same ward.

Open Sesame

Jasper's latest trick is opening doors.

The last 2 weeks have been more eventful here at home, as Jasper now can let himself into any room in the house.

His favorite new hang out is a once forbidden zone -- the pantry.

This afternoon Jasper tried to make his great escape out the front door. He had my keys in hand, and that is as far as he got...for now.

Gotta' love the cute chunky thighs in this photo. Jasper's thighs (or quads, as Mike calls them) are the only place in his body where he has some cute baby fat.

15 Month Check-up

I'm almost a month behind here.

Jasper is so small that I was really worried he would be in the 1 percentile for weight and height. Luckily he did better than I expected.

Here's his stats:

Height: 30 1/2 inches --10-25th percentile

Weight: 21 lbs. 7 oz.--10th percentile

Since Mike & I both got a flu shot, Jasper got his today too. It is a 2 part series, so we go back in January for flu shot part 2.

Jasper was so good about his shots that they asked us if he even got his shots. He is one tough little guy.

Just Trying to Get Something Done

I feel like I can never get anything done lately. Is this just part of being a mom?

I was trying to do some online research for some appliances and Jasper just couldn't keep his fingers (and trains) off my keyboard.

I finally stuck him on my shoulders, and he was quite happy up there. I had five whole minutes of uninterrupted computer time...I think I will try it more often.

Daddy's Shoes

Jasper is pretty obsessed with shoes right now. You better keep your shoes on. If he spots them, he'll slip them on.

Mike has a pair of running shoes that Jasper LOVES! I think it is because they have a tag in the back, which he thinks is a carrying handle. These are Jasper's favorite shoes by far.

When he is not hauling Mike's shoes out the door and all over the house, he's wearing them.

We're not sure what thrill comes from dragging Mike's shoes outside, but Jasper has added this to his list of chores.

I caught him dropping the shoes off outside (he can only carry one at a time), and then making a get away down the side of the house.

I told you, he's busy.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

From our house to yours!

Catch me if you can

I was trying to salvage Jasper's outfit AND rinse him off in the sink after a diaper that was deserving of a rinse off. Well, I ended up soaking the outift.

The second I undressed Jasper and dried him off he decided to play "race track peek-a-boo" - which is were we race each other around the kitchen island (which is 6 feet long). He still had his socks and penny loafers on. The traction from his shoes helped him go extra fast!

Hopefully we burned a few calories after 10 solid minutes of fun, because we were late getting to the gym.

Whole Wheat Blender Pancakes

I picked this recipe up at my ward recipe club a few months ago. I made this stack of mini-pancakes and they are delicious!

5 Minute Blender Whole Wheat Pancakes

1 cup wheat--whole grain--not ground

1 cup buttermilk or milk

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

1/2 cup oil or applesauce (I used applesauce)

2 Tbsp sugar or honey or both (I used honey)

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp baking powder

1. Put the whole grain wheat and 1 cup milk in a blender and bled at high speed for 3 minutes.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend 2 minutes more.

3. Cook pancakes as usual or make silver dollar size for snacking.

Dancin' a Jig

I bought some cornflakes to crush up and use as a topping on funeral potatoes.

It seems like Jasper has been reading my cookbook, because he took the cornflakes out of the shopping bag and started dancing a little jig on top of the box.

I think that the cornflake crushing can be attributed to Jasper's need to climb on top of anything and everything that he can.

Thanks for crushing my cornflakes Jasper!

Christmas Blankets Full of Cheer

You may remember my post about making a blanket for women who are on bed rest at the Hospital during Christmas.

Let's just say that my blanket for next year will be finished on time -- as I can use the material that I bought for this year and did not finish. :>

Jasper and I still went out for the deliveries and we had a great time.

We were able to go in and talk to 2 ladies who are a little more than 1/2 way through their pregnancies.

That is a long haul to be in the hospital for many more weeks to come. They each have other kids at home -- one lady has an 8 month old baby at home. Whew! That really broke my heart.

We took the extra blankets to the Pediatric Oncology floor where we know they are needed.

Merry Christmas Sunrise Hospital!

Rain, Snow, Sleet or Hail -- The Male Mail Team Rides On

It may be snowing, but the male mail team still delivers!

Thanks boys!