In the midst of the craziness that has been our life the past year, I've had the impression that I need to write down little things about Jonas, Vera, and Anna (personality, things they say/have said, etc) as well as making a photo book of each year so that they will have them for later on in life. Here is the beginning of me finally getting around to it now that the house is unpacked and clean (though who knows for how long :) ), pictures are on some of the walls :), and kids are at the park with Gma and Aunts and Anna is sleeping. We'll see how much time I have... ;)
I'll start with Jonas...
Jonas, now 9 years old and starting 4th grade in two days, is affectionate and always saying "I love you." He has grown tall and gotten skinnier and is 54" tall and weighs 56 pounds. We're trying to put some meat on those bones :) He has such a good heart and always strives to do his best. He loves to read, ride his bike with Dad, and ask tons of questions. He learns quickly and soaks in new knowledge like a sponge. His strongest subjects are math and reading and he is increasing his vocabulary daily. Jonas tells me that he is deciding whether to be an engineer, a pharmacist, or a teacher when he grows up. His favorite color is green and his favorite food is Italian chicken in the crockpot. He wants to learn how to play baseball and the piano and I will start teaching him piano lessons in about two weeks. He is such a good helper around the house and is very good at remembering to do his chores. He loves to swim and play outside and just made a friend in our ward---they get along great! He loves his friends and family, plays so well with his sisters, and is a great big brother. Jonas loves to read his scriptures at night before he goes to bed and told me today "I like to take my mini Book of Mormon wherever I go. It helps me and I really like reading it whenever I have a spare minute." Wow. He is such a strong spirit. We love him.
Vera, now 6 years old and starting 1st grade in two days, is also very affectionate and loves giving hugs. She is growing tall, is 44" tall and weighs 39 lbs. She loves to read Pinkalicious books and write notes to Mommy and Daddy. Vera is just learning to ride a bike without training wheels and loves going out with Daddy. She loves to dance and sing and wants to be a professional singer when she grows up. Vera loves to be silly, play with dolls and jewelry, and with her little sister Anna. She is learning how to swim and is much more comfortable in the water than she was a few months ago. She and Anna love to play "Mom and Daughter" where they tell each other "Ok, honey, I'm heading to the store to get some fruits and vegetables. I'll be back soon. Love you!" and walk off to another part of the house with purse over arm and their fake coins in hand. Pretty adorable. Vera loves to eat homemade tacos and chicken noodle soup. She is very friendly (sometimes a little too friendly---we have to remind her of stranger rules) and makes friends so easily. Vera writes notes daily to each member of our family, reminding us how much she loves us (and likes us :) ) and is glad we are her family. She asks me daily when there will be a baby in my tummy. Vera told a friend who came over the other day that the extra cubby for shoes in the mudroom was for the baby. Ha. I think she's hinting... ;) Vera loves singing songs and she told us yesterday that when she had a nightmare, she sang "Love One Another" to help her feel better. I sure love that little girl.
Anna, now 3 years old and loving being "Free" (with her fingers held up), loves being cuddled and hugged and I often hear "Mommy, will you hold me?" She is tall and just keeps growing. A dress that fit her two months ago is now too short for her! I can't believe it. At her last appointment, she measured 38" tall and weighed 29 lbs. Anna loves playing with Vera and doing "letters" on the computer. She can count to 15 and loves seeing how fast she can get dressed. She can dress herself (and is very proud of it---"Mommy! Look! I did it all by myself!") and loves playing with dress-ups. She loves to jump, run, and go hiking. She wants to do homework with "The kids" as she calls them and can't wait to start school. She remembers things really well, especially names. One day back in Tucson, we were driving down the street where the missionaries lived and she said "That's where the missionaries live, huh Mommy?" We had been there once and it had been several months. Anna loves to be tickled and wants to be "Mommy doctor" when she grows up. Her favorite food is hot dogs and tomatoes and she loves the color pink. She says the most random things that make us laugh...on the way to Gma Rowley's house yesterday, she said, "I wonder what would happen if we drove in the trees." Then, a minute later, said, "We shouldn't drive through the trees because of the monkeys." Ha ha. Anna loves the song "Lullaby" by Brahms and each night when we do our bedtime ritual, she asks me to sing it to her and closes her eyes and lays down in my lap. We love Anna!
These little kids are such strong spirits and I often can't believe I get to be their stepmom.
I'll post some pics of our latest adventures soon!
I'll start with Jonas...
Jonas, now 9 years old and starting 4th grade in two days, is affectionate and always saying "I love you." He has grown tall and gotten skinnier and is 54" tall and weighs 56 pounds. We're trying to put some meat on those bones :) He has such a good heart and always strives to do his best. He loves to read, ride his bike with Dad, and ask tons of questions. He learns quickly and soaks in new knowledge like a sponge. His strongest subjects are math and reading and he is increasing his vocabulary daily. Jonas tells me that he is deciding whether to be an engineer, a pharmacist, or a teacher when he grows up. His favorite color is green and his favorite food is Italian chicken in the crockpot. He wants to learn how to play baseball and the piano and I will start teaching him piano lessons in about two weeks. He is such a good helper around the house and is very good at remembering to do his chores. He loves to swim and play outside and just made a friend in our ward---they get along great! He loves his friends and family, plays so well with his sisters, and is a great big brother. Jonas loves to read his scriptures at night before he goes to bed and told me today "I like to take my mini Book of Mormon wherever I go. It helps me and I really like reading it whenever I have a spare minute." Wow. He is such a strong spirit. We love him.
Vera, now 6 years old and starting 1st grade in two days, is also very affectionate and loves giving hugs. She is growing tall, is 44" tall and weighs 39 lbs. She loves to read Pinkalicious books and write notes to Mommy and Daddy. Vera is just learning to ride a bike without training wheels and loves going out with Daddy. She loves to dance and sing and wants to be a professional singer when she grows up. Vera loves to be silly, play with dolls and jewelry, and with her little sister Anna. She is learning how to swim and is much more comfortable in the water than she was a few months ago. She and Anna love to play "Mom and Daughter" where they tell each other "Ok, honey, I'm heading to the store to get some fruits and vegetables. I'll be back soon. Love you!" and walk off to another part of the house with purse over arm and their fake coins in hand. Pretty adorable. Vera loves to eat homemade tacos and chicken noodle soup. She is very friendly (sometimes a little too friendly---we have to remind her of stranger rules) and makes friends so easily. Vera writes notes daily to each member of our family, reminding us how much she loves us (and likes us :) ) and is glad we are her family. She asks me daily when there will be a baby in my tummy. Vera told a friend who came over the other day that the extra cubby for shoes in the mudroom was for the baby. Ha. I think she's hinting... ;) Vera loves singing songs and she told us yesterday that when she had a nightmare, she sang "Love One Another" to help her feel better. I sure love that little girl.
Anna, now 3 years old and loving being "Free" (with her fingers held up), loves being cuddled and hugged and I often hear "Mommy, will you hold me?" She is tall and just keeps growing. A dress that fit her two months ago is now too short for her! I can't believe it. At her last appointment, she measured 38" tall and weighed 29 lbs. Anna loves playing with Vera and doing "letters" on the computer. She can count to 15 and loves seeing how fast she can get dressed. She can dress herself (and is very proud of it---"Mommy! Look! I did it all by myself!") and loves playing with dress-ups. She loves to jump, run, and go hiking. She wants to do homework with "The kids" as she calls them and can't wait to start school. She remembers things really well, especially names. One day back in Tucson, we were driving down the street where the missionaries lived and she said "That's where the missionaries live, huh Mommy?" We had been there once and it had been several months. Anna loves to be tickled and wants to be "Mommy doctor" when she grows up. Her favorite food is hot dogs and tomatoes and she loves the color pink. She says the most random things that make us laugh...on the way to Gma Rowley's house yesterday, she said, "I wonder what would happen if we drove in the trees." Then, a minute later, said, "We shouldn't drive through the trees because of the monkeys." Ha ha. Anna loves the song "Lullaby" by Brahms and each night when we do our bedtime ritual, she asks me to sing it to her and closes her eyes and lays down in my lap. We love Anna!
These little kids are such strong spirits and I often can't believe I get to be their stepmom.
I'll post some pics of our latest adventures soon!
you are so smart to document these cute things!!! xoxo
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