Here's a picture of our family. It's one of the few we've managed to take together since Jakub was born. That's sad... We actually took it today for our church directory here in Fayetteville. :)Well, Jakub's first trip to the U.S. has been a great success so far. He's really enjoying getting to be with and play with so much family. It's been wonderful to spend time with them and to see him interacting with them and loving them. We've taken so many pictures since we've been here, but it would take me a long time to go through them and post a lot, so I'll save that for another time. I'll just put up a couple more at the end of this post.
Jakub also turned 10 months this week, so there are some things I want to write down now so I won't forget them or this time in the US.
- He has 2 teeth, which came within 2 weeks of each other. I think a third one is on it's way now. He's had a lot of pain, but handled it so well!
- He weighs about 23 lbs and is 31 inches long. We had a well check-up here last month and he is a healthy boy! His weight is around 60% for his age, and his height is 98%.
- His hair is coming in thicker now and still has a reddish-blond look. I love it.
- He's pulling up on everything, walking around the furniture or with us holding his hands, and he can climb up the stairs alone.
- It only took 2 days of jet lag before he began sleeping through the night here as he usually does at home. We're blessed with how well this kid sleeps at night.
- He says "ma-ma-ma" all the time now and has even called out to me 3 times when he wanted me to get him. It melts my heart:)
- He's starting to say bye-bye and to wave sometimes on command.
- He tried to say button after I did the other day, but would never finish the word. He talks gibberish all the time and makes lots of noises while playing. He's also starting to make singing noises with music and he likes to dance to it, also.
- He had his first stomach virus here, which only lasted a few hours and by the next day he was pretty much back to normal. He handled it so well- we were so proud of how strong he was and how healthy he is all the time. We thank God for that!
- He loves Bible class and hasn't had a problem being left there at church. He loves to play with the other kids and toys. He didn't even look back at me one time when I left him... I was both proud and sad at the same time:)
- He is terrible now about getting his diaper changed. He hates to lay on his back and immediately turns over and tries to crawl away. I dread this time.
- He has a dominate personality and when playing with others he often pokes at them, crawls on them, or takes their toys away. This could be a problem...
- He still loves bath time and reading at bed time.
Thanks for your prayers for his and our transition to the US. God has blessed us greatly. Though we do miss our friends and work in Olomouc, we are having a wonderful time at home with our family and friends. We're trying to soak up every moment here and with Jakub.
Here are a few more photos:
Here's one of us at my sister Hope's wedding.
Here's one of Jakub with his great grandpa. He sang him to sleep and it was so precious. We all had a great time visiting out on the porch. A lot of Josh's family was in town for his brother's fiancee Nellie's wedding.
Here is Josh with Jakub. Some of our family gave him this Tickle Monster kit with a book and special monster gloves you use to tickle the baby with:) It was really sweet and a lot of fun!
