Musings on life, parenting, Jesus, and more...

We took our annual trip to the San Juan Islands last weekend. This year we had two new attendees... of course our beautiful Jenica came with us and Rob's little sister Amy was able to come along as well. We had a great time exploring the island and relaxing in our little cabin.

Jenica had her best doctor's appointment yet - her 9 month check-up. What made it so great, you ask? Well, she didn't have to get any shots. She's still in the 25th percentile for weight, but has jumped to the 75th percentile for height. Maybe she'll be tall like her daddy after all :) The doctor said the reason her weight is still low is probably due to all her energy. She's all over the place these days burning off most of the food she's eating. She's right on track as far as all the other developmental milestones are concerned and is just overall a happy and healthy baby!

Jenica has become quite the little explorer these days. Since she can now pull herself up on just about anything, the living room has become a whole new playground for her. And it's so cute to come in after nap time and find her standing in her crib waiting to get out. She seems happier than ever with all the sunshine and her daddy and I got her her very own swimming pool for the back yard, which she loves! She attended her first parade on Saturday night - the Starlight Parade in Portland...part of the Rose Festival festivities and really enjoyed all the marching bands. Sorry I haven't been updating this very often. I'll try to do better! As usual, your comments always motivate me that people are actually reading these :)