Lots of Firsts

Hunter’s First Movie

We took Hunter to his first movie in the theater this past weekend.  We went to see Toy Story 3 and he was mesmerized.  There were LOTS of previews and every time one came on he was like “That’s not Toy Story.”  We had watched the first 2 at home over the past couple of weeks, so he was familiar with the characters, of course.  He waffles on his favorite but its usually Buzz, sometimes Jessie.

Jenna’s First Steps

Jenna took one step a few times over this past weekend, but never more than one.  Usually she is trying to get to mama as she has become a big-time mama’s girl (which you know just makes me miserable – not).  Word on the street is that she took FOUR STEPS today at school!!!  We can only get her to do 2 or 3 steps at home.  But she’ll be taking lots of steps before her 11-month birthday this weekend, no doubt.

I keep repeating this over and over to people who ask me how the kids are, but it really is true.  It is SO weird to see Jenna taking steps because she’s so incredibly small compared to what her big brother looked like when he was starting to walk.  Hunter was 15 months and a BIG kid – she’s not even 11 months and is tiny.  So she really looks like a baby walking instead of a toddler.  It’s really strange for Mommy, and makes me feel like it is going by WAY too fast.

First Day of Swim Lessons

We signed the kids up for swim lessons – Hunter by himself with the teacher and Jenna doing a “mom and me” class.  I was really nervous last week after I signed them up.  I think I was fearful Hunter would be one of two extremes – fearless and jump in without anyone close enough to catch him or fearful and not wanting to get in without Mommy.

Their first day was yesterday and both did great!  Hunter got in with his teacher, Miss Katie, with no problem.  I immediately escaped to my corner of the pool with the mom-and-me class and watched him from a distance.  His biggest challenge is that he doesn’t understand blowing bubbles under the water.  His instinct is to suck, which is obviously BAD!!!  Jenna, however, is a water baby no doubt.  She loved it when she laid on my chest, both on her front and back, and I kicked her legs for her.  But her favorite part was when I dipped the side of her face and her ear into the water – I think it tickled her because she giggled with joy every time.  She even went UNDER WATER – babies apparently instinctively close their mouths and hold their breath when completely submerged.

I didn’t get any great pictures of any of these milestones, but I did shoot this one with my phone.  Hunter and Miss Katie were already in the middle of the pool by the time I went to take my shoes off and pull out my phone for a picture!

Father’s Day 2010

Here is a picture they did at school for Hunter to give Daddy for Father’s Day.  I LOVE it!!!

We had a great Father’s Day and Daddy loved his cards and gift.  Church was awesome – the sermon series they just started was on leaving your legacy, and I’m sure you can imagine what the pastor could discuss about that on Father’s Day. 

Hunter’s 3rd Birthday

I’m ashamed at how few pictures we got on Saturday!  Forgive me for slacking!!  Hunter had a wonderful time at his party.  Thanks to everyone who could make it and jump around with us.  I do have lots of video, but will have to get that downloaded another time.

 

Surrounded by girls and opening gifts…doesn’t get much better than that!!!  We had two sets of twin girls at the party. He’s starting young!!

I’m also hoping to get pictures and/or video from Saturday night at Brent’s cousin’s graduation party.  She had everyone sing Happy Birthday to Hunter before she gave her speech.  It was SO special and brought tears to my eyes.  Keep in mind – graduation parties in Round Top/Carmine are 200+ people, so it was very cool.  Thank you, Shelby, for being so unselfish on your special day.

Jenna – 9 months

Jenna turned 9 months old last week.  Here are some of her favorite things:

1.  Hunter or any of Hunter’s toys

2.  Clicking her tongue

3.  Cords – she seems drawn to electrical things and their cords. Takes child proofing to a whole new level.

4.  Pulling up and STANDING up – I can get her into standing position and she will stand by herself for a couple seconds.  She is very sturdy and balanced.  I predict she’ll be walking by 11 months at the latest.

5.  Tags – she prefers the tags on stuffed animals more than the stuffed animal itself.  :)

Jenna is absolutely precious these days.  She smiles at Mommy and Daddy all the time.  She adores her big brother.  She’s going through a Mommy stage where she wants me to pick her up or hold her anytime she sees me – makes it difficult to be around other family members that want to hold her.  But Mommy sure does appreciate it!!

I don’t have any new pictures of Jenna, but I do have some from the last few months that I don’t think I posted.  I will try to get some of us together today, since it is MY day!!  :)