Going... Going... Well almost anyway!

Jonas has finally taken a few steps on his own tonight! It was very exciting. When he did it the first time he started screaming and laughing right after. I think he was kind of over that though, by the time we got the camera out. Anyway we are so proud of our big boy!!

Jonas thought it would be fun to eat his cereal like a piggy!! He is so silly sometimes!

Stinky, Smelly Cows!

We went on a little walk today to kind of explore the property. Our Landlord has cows so we though Jonas might like to see them. He didn't seem all that interested, but Wyatt on the other hand was very interested and didn't know what to think! It was a nice little break and it was nice to see what's out there. I can't wait till summer there will be so much more to do and Jonas will be walking, so we wont have to carry him around everywhere. It's too bad we're so far out of town because I really like it out here!

The Cows!
Wyatt getting acquainted.
Matt and Jonas on our walk.
I tried to do just a picture of Jonas but he started to scream when I set him down on the hay bale, I think he thought I was going to leave him there with those stinky Cows!
Wyatt, Rocky and Annie. The big dogs belong to our landlord. Wyatt thinks he's so tough with them and tries to pick fights.

Our Backyard.
More Backyard
And more backyard!

Happy Happy Birthday Party!!

We had a party for Jonas last night! Unfortunately we live too far away, so only Grandma and Grandpa Brandley, and Uncle Mitch were able to make it to his party. He was till very happy to see them and he was angel for them all weekend!! We ate dinner and then we let Jonas destroy a birthday cake! He was really only interested in the frosting. Anyway then he opened some very nice presents fro G and G B, Grandpa Ralph sent a present and so did Grandma Reggie. He is so loved and maybe a little spoiled but that's ok sometimes!! Anyway it was a good day. Jonas had way too much sugar, went to bed way too late, but he still had a blast! It was a good day. We are so excited for a 1 year old, he is the best!

Cheesy Grin!
By the way I made the cake all by myself, I'm a little proud of it! It's an alligator but it kinda looks like a Lizard! His snout wasn't quite long enough.

Look at me I'm 1!!

Ok seriously I can't believe I have a 1 year old! 1 year ago today this little(not so little anymore)bundle of joy came into our lives and changed them completely! I can honestly say parenthood is not exactly what I expected it to be, and I can also honestly say that it's dang hard sometimes. But most importantly I can honestly say it is probably the greatest thing I have ever done and will ever do! Jonas has changed so much from being that little tiny baby that we started with, he is now on the move all the time, he is so curious about everything around him, and he loves to be the center of attention. The only time he ever cries is when we are ignoring him, or he bumps his head(which he does multiple time a day). The boy is not easily distracted which sometimes is adorable but usually he is most intrigued by something that he shouldn't play with. He is such a joy all in all and I don't know how we went so long without him! We love him so much and are so excited to have a little 1 year old cruising around the house! Happy Birthday little man!

Look at me I'm 1 Today!
Here are some picture of Jonas growing up through the past year...(sniff*)

1 minute old
1 month old2 months old
3 months old
4 months old
5 months old

6 months old
7 months old
8 months old
9 months old
10 months old
11 Months old

Just a comment about this last picture. Jonas loves to go into our room and open our drawers and pull all the clothes out of them! Matt's shirts weren't all over the floor before he got in there! He thought he was so clever!

I don't usually do these but I thought this was Hilarious!!

1.YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car)
-Scamper Cherokee
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)
-Chocolate peanut butter cup Snickerdoodle
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) - Rbra
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
-Yellow Sloth
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
-Louise Cecilia Calgary
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)
-Brare
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
-The Pink Gingerale
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)
-Leslie Fred
9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)
-Happy Lindt Ball
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names )
- Regene Grace Leslie
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter)
-Quinton Quincy
12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower)
-Summer Orchid
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”)
-Orange Robie
14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree)
-Yogurt Oak
15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”)
-The Quilting Fog Tour

OK make me laugh ..... copy, paste, and join in the fun !!!!

Wow, why did we move here again?

nuff said.

I love to see the Temple...

We finally went to the temple open house yesterday, which was totally awesome... I am so excited to have a temple just down the street, well kind of anyway. I remember being so sad when we moved because they had just announced that there would be a Temple in Rexburg, and now through a strange turn of events, we're back just in time for the dedication! It may be freezing out, but seeing this glorious building really warms my soul. Even Jonas didn't even make a peep in the celestial room! Not to mention he was very entertained by the mirrors in the sealing room. for him, I guess there is nothing like seeing yourself go on for eternity.

Front

Back

Finally, a spare minute!

Well I don't have time to actually write a lot, but here's the gist of it in pictures... Enjoy!

All the boxes moved in to the House. We did it all by ourselves, thank you very much!
Matt and Jonas in the U haul!
We ate at New Fongs!
Jonas Climbing in the Entertainment centerJonas wearing 4 hats!
Not liking the Green Veggies
Now if only I could get him to use it and not just play with it!
Our first Sunday!
Sleepy Head!
This one is for you Lori, He loves it!
Wheeeere's Daddy!?
Yay Daddy had a day off, he got to spend some quality time with Jonas and me!
Jonas just being cute!

I have no idea why he got such a kick out of this but it was so funny