December 12 - December 18 (J-Week 52)

Happy Birthday Jon!!
We all made it through Jon's first year!!! And what a year it was. Jon celebrated by opening presents, having Lily open presents and cupcakes for everyone. Jon REALLY enjoyed his cupcake, that is, after he realized that you could EAT it. Jon got some great gifts from everyone and he and Lily had a ball playing with all of them. THANK YOU!


Little Miss Dainty
Lily was a bit daintier with her cupcake.





Shaving Cream?
Painting with shaving cream. Yet another way I amuse my children.


My Gym
Our little friend Bailey has a birthday this month too and they had a party at a place called "My Gym". The kids had a great time and we were all worn out by the end. (But did we nap afterwards???? NO!)
Thanks for the pics, Heather!





Christmas Cookies
On Sunday we had fun making Christmas cookies with Nana.



Posted by Mama at December 19, 2005 08:52 PM
Two Cents

First post, yes!!!
I have never seen two kids eat cupcakes so fast. Once Jon got a taste of what it was I don't think he spilled a crumb.

Posted by: Daddy at December 19, 2005 09:28 PM

Happy belated birthday to Jon!!! It looks like he and Lily really enjoyed the cake! :-) The shaving cream looked fun, at least it smelled nice and clean! You guys are way too cute!!

love,
Niki

Posted by: Niki at December 20, 2005 12:36 PM

Okay Ray
This is so unfair. I haven't even gotten a note yet that said the site was updated. You, not only live there, you're off all week. I used to be 1st to post a note all the time. I still have to make cookies, it's eleven at night, and I'm third to post a note. Life is so unfair!
Okay, great pics! I'm so glad that Jon had a great birthday! He looks like he totally enjoyed that cupcake. Usually you do white cake--so it doesn't look so bad--but chocolates my favorite too!
The shaving cream looked like fun--I'm sure I would never have thought of that. Whipped cream with chocolate topping, maybe--but not shaving cream.
Love you all, and it was great to see Jen and Lily. Looking forward to another visit! Gotta go--cookies to make!!!!!!
Love always,
Muma

Posted by: Muma at December 20, 2005 09:55 PM

Did I get removed from the new posting alerts!? This has turned into a fun little competition! See kids, we are already fighting for your affection!! :-)
Happy Birthday, Jon! You guys look like you had lots of fun celebrating your big day!

Posted by: Auntie Katherine at December 21, 2005 08:38 AM

Hi--I'm posting twice--does that count almost as much as being first???? I love the pic of Jon hanging from the pole. He sure is a strong little guy--look out Lily!
I forgot to wish him a Happy Birthday on the blog which is the real reason I'm posting twice.
Happy Birthday, Jon!!!!!!
Love you all,
Muma

Posted by: Muma at December 21, 2005 10:18 PM

Hi All,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON!!! Sure looks like you enjoyed your cake! You wear it well. Looks like you are getting to be such a big boy and so strong hanging on the bars too! I think Lily better start being real nice to you soon! You are both just so cute, love all the pics, thanks for keeping us close Jen.
Love Aunt Bev

Posted by: Bev at December 26, 2005 07:39 PM