Attending the Christmas Eve candlelight service. Both boys were completely enthralled by the lights and music, and Jacoby held a candle all by himself.
Jacoby's mantra during present-opening time was: "What's It Going To Be!?!?
Visiting Grandmanette, Grandpa Barber, Uncle Jared, Aunt Jill, Uncle Marc, and Cousins Des and Jax in Billings, MT.
Hours of playtime with Cousins Desmond and Jax. Jacoby and Des opened a "bookstore" in Grandmanette and Grandpa Barber's living room.
Jacoby enjoyed a trip to the Lockwood Fire Station with Cousin Des.
Visiting Uncle Mark and Aunt Megan in their new house in Billings, MT.
It was a super busy trip and we enjoyed the time very much but were also glad to get back to our home. We've dived right in to 2010 and are in full swing with our weekly routines. The boys enjoyed being back in school last week and everyone kept commenting on how much Morgan had grown! Besides following Jacoby around like a shadow, Morgan is practicing standing all by himself, walks with the walker, and tells us "night, night" when he's going to bed. Jacoby has a monstrous appetite right now and is very busy with his trucks and trains. Wherever we go, we have to pretend the Subaru is a garbage truck. Justin is doing two independent studies this quarter to round out his courses in his PhD program. One is in Hebrew reading (Judges) and he's learning Coptic for the other...yes, Coptic, another one of the ancient languages to add to his repertoire. Work is moderately busy for me and I'm also joining a bible study with some other moms.
What's on tap for 2010?
Here are some of our goals and hopes for the New Year:
Justin ~ Finish courses, pass comps, defend dissertation proposal, keep up a regular workout schedule, consume less sugar in diet, implement meditation into daily routine.
Jacoby ~ Start and complete Potty Training Boot Camp, maybe try skiing, maybe try itty bitty soccer in the spring, maybe try learning lower case ABC's, and maybe try writing his name.
Erin ~ Keep up practice of striving for balance with home and work life, foster some sort of social life with friends, continue to strive to be a good steward of our resources, keep up regular workout routine, continue to strive for healthy meals for the family.
Morgan ~ Master walking (Mommy predicts it will be before his first b-day), transition to toddler room at school, start jabbering with us, maybe start sharing a room with Jacoby.
Fun Things We're Excited About:
1. A skiing trip this winter.
2. More fun in the snow.
3. Birthday extravaganza now until March.
4. Summer break! Camping, hiking, and a trip to Montana.
5. U2 Concert for Daddy & Mommy in June (anyone want to babysit?)
6. Time with family ~ we're always excited to have visitors!
