I have been delaying this post for as long as possible because I am denial that my baby could be one already. Seriously, how is that possible? As many parents can probably relate, there is great delight and also sorrow and grief with every passing milestone. It is so hard for me to say goodbye to my pregnancy and birthing years, and completing this first rotation around the sun with Jonah has felt like the solid closing of this chapter in my life and it kind of devastates me. *sigh*
Its been a good month for Jonah. We've been enjoying the beauty of the PNW at the end of summer. Jon took a 12 day trip to Europe for his friend Mike Tamola's wedding in Amsterdam, which left us to fend for ourselves while Henry started 1st grade and we celebrated Leo's 4th birthday. We visited lakes and went yurting on the coast.
Jonah is very mobile and no longer content just in the carrier, loves to crawl around and pull up on things. Cruises easily, but not yet walking independently. He is great eater, loves to try new foods, even spicy ones, though he and I are still avoiding dairy because how it effects him. He is still nursing and sleeps a couple hours in the pack and play in our room before coming into bed with with us at night. He is a happy boy and people always comment on what a "chill" baby he is, though when he has an opinion about things he is sure to tell you.
Well, 3 months late...but here is the photo recap of Jonah's last month prior to turning one.
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| our photo shoot for his birthday card |
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| bath time play time with Maya, Molly and Case's daughter during their visit |
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| conversations in high chairs |
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| Maya and the Strauhull boys |
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| Mean mugging... Jonah's passport photo |
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| soaking in August in the PNW, up at Trillium lake |
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| summer time backyard hammock naps |
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| nap times |
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| Leo's bday party at Peninsula park |
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| the cousins |
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| Brody and Jonah at Leo's bday party |
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| friend's bday parties |
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| Open gym at the MAC |
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| play time with brothers |
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| Henry's first day of 1st grade |
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| Ready for school, 1st grade in Ms. Peake's class |
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| play time at Nana's house |
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| swinging at Henry's soccer practice |
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| after school hang outs in the park |
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| playing and yoga in the backyard at our neighbor's house |
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| things I never want to forget: those chubby legs and how he sleeps with his legs crossed at the ankles |
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| loaded up in Nana's car |
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| those blue eyes |
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| spa night while Jon was away in Europe for 12 days |
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| playing in the yard at Arthur and Chester's |
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| Jonah, Henry, Arthur, Leo and Chester |
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| Leo's actual birthday, September 1st... celebrating on Sauvie Island with Dave and Adrienne |
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| cozy spot: next to the heater and toilet |
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| play at Henry's soccer practice |
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| so cute |
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| more swinging at Henry's soccer practice |
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| on our way to the yurt at the beach |
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| sweet boy |
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| cozy in the yurt |
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| first yurt experience at Devil's Lake in Lincoln City |
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| Devil's Lake |
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| content by the fire |
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| sand play at Lincoln city |
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| making mandalas in the sand |
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| the big boys above Oceanside |
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| ready to move |
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| cozy mornings on the couch, with a slightly more wiggly boy than one year ago |
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| naptime nursing |
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| love him so much |
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| snuggles |
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| September 14th...this big Birthday day boy! |
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| so loved by Leo |
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| we went to get henna from Blue Lotus Henna as a celebration of this momentous day |
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| more Leo love |
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| not walking, but solid cruising |
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| happy boy |
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| happy 1st birthday! We love you soooo much! |
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