Like two peas in a pod

Hi Everybody,

I know it has been quite some time since I last posted on the blog. I apologise. Truth is, the New Year has been going by so fast and I got caught up in my social engagements. I also can't believe it's nearly February, my birth month. In terms of updates, I'm doing really well. I am still cruising and crawling around the flat and I'm talking up a storm. I'm also eating and sleeping better then ever and thankfully we have all got over the various little colds and such.

I spend a lot of time with Sadie these days. She is my best pal on the surface level. I'm starting to be less 'in her face' then before and I don't chase her nearly as much as I used to. There is a rumour going around that Sadie may be going to stay with Nana. That's ok because Mom and Dad want me to be able to explore the entire flat without fear of me finding her litter box.



I also have yet another new tooth coming in which brings me up to, well two teeth right up front on the bottom row. Here I am trying hard to hide them from the camera.



I am still very active and on a strict social timetable. Mom and I are constantly on the go, visiting other babes and mom's and running errands. We have a very active lifestyle and I'm loving the time I spend at friends houses, cafes, brunch spots and the library, where I attend a story group. Here is me on a horse at one of my play dates. Ride 'em Django!



My birthday is coming up so Dad is going to be sending out invites in the coming weeks. We hope to have an open house drop-in style party & get together on Sunday, March 2nd between 2-5pm. More details to follow, check your inbox soon.

Hope your having a good day wherever you are!

:) Jonah

Toothless No More

Special Announcement!

As of Thursday, January 10th, I am officially a member of the carnivore & herbivore tribe with my very own tooth, smack dab in the middle of my mouth. No pictures yet, but it reminds me of the image on one of my bibs, for which I got the proper translation:

" I Like To Smile When I have a New Tooth!"



No pictures of my mouth have surfaced yet but with other pearly whites on the way, I'll be posting shots of my gob for you in no time.

All smiles,

:) Jonah

Changes, Part Two

Well it's a new year and that means new changes, new steps, new beginnings. I'm not sure if some of you have noticed but I'm really changing physically and it's no wonder, I'm nearly one years old. The most significant development for me is that I've stopped gaining weight and my baby fat is slowly disappearing as I get taller. I haven't measured my height recently but some say I look as tall as a 14 month old.

As demonstrated in this picture, I'm also pulling new facial expressions that my mom feels are very 'boyish' but not very 'baby-like'. As she puts it, she can see my little mind at work. I've seen it happen with my other friends too, we sort of go from being google-eyed babies to little people with 'adult' characteristics overnight.



I'm also adopting preferences towards certain foods(love yogurt)and If I'm not in the mood to eat something, my lips are sealed. I'm also trying to drink water/juice from my Born-Free water bottle on my own. I tend to spill more then I swallow but Rome wasn't built in a day.

The parents also claim that I'm displaying new personality traits. A good example is that I can express my dis-like for things from being left on my own to play to cardboard boxes. I also have a new past time, blowing 'raspberries' or 'zerberts' on any available tummy I can find. Here is a shot of me in another winter toque, looking like a lost knight from the round 'change' table.



Finally, I know I have mentioned that I'm crawling but here is the actual proof. Check out my graceful form and perfect stance. Breathtaking!



Well that is it for now. So many new things are happening to me that I can hardly keep up with myself.

:) Jonah

P.S. Mom is slowly going through the pics from our Israel/England trip. She has narrowed the pictures down from over 140 to like 50 but still needs to select a reasonable amount for the blog. Hang tight.

Happy New Year 2008

Hello lovely people,

Well it's hard to believe but it's finally here, 2008. That means I'm close to being one year old (Feb 28th) and more first steps and adventures await me and my loved ones.

I know that my reports were slightly un-seasonal and that we had our share of colds and sniffles over here but I hope all of you out there had a safe and healthy holiday break. Please know that we all had a much happier and healthier New Year break. We saw plenty of Nana Emily ( sorry we gave you our cold) and also went and visited Grandpa Ken and Diane in Orillia.

Below is a shot of me in my new hat. Thanks Auntie Jo!



I also want to thank the W's for being such gracious hosts to us on New Years Eve. It was lovely to count in the new year with Sarita, Nigel, Marty and B. You folks are awesome. Here is a pic of me with a 'jonah' toy in my mouth that I got from them. It also comes with a boat and a killer whale. Pretty cool bath time stuff.



Sorry we are still experiencing delays on the vacation photo front but sit tight. Mom has promised me and I'll make her put the pics together this weekend. Hopefully they will be ready to post early next week.

Again, take care all of you. Mom, Dad and I love and miss you all very much. May this year bring you continued happiness and prosperity! Even more, we hope to visit with some of you this year as well.

Cheers,

:) Jonah