We've got a walker!

We got Jax's 2nd physical exam last week. I was excited to get some new info, because we didn't get a well baby check in August. I was told this is common because of the rainy weather and the fact that many foster families go on vacation during August. Either way, I missed hearing what our little man had been up to!

*He gained about a 1/2 pound and is about 3 cm taller.
*He got 2 more top teeth and one more on the bottom.
*He is playing peek a boo, imitates some behaviors, and drinks from a cup with help.
*He is saying umma, mama, and dada.
*He crawls up and down and is throwing a ball.

And the biggest news of the month....Jax is walking alone!  


Watch out world, we've got a walker!

We got a new picture this week also. Jax got a new haircut and is beginning to look more like a little boy than a baby.

Jax and his birthday gifts.

A close up of our little man!

We probably will not be getting monthly well baby checks since Jax turned one. I think that we can expect them every other month. Although each email makes me a little sad because of all the things that we are missing, I know that soon the wait will be a memory and I'll be running ragged after our little guy.  But you know what, I CAN'T WAIT!

Happy Birthday, Jaxson!

Happy Birthday, Sweet Baby Boy! It is such a mix of emotions that I'm feeling today. I'm sad, because we can't be together. I'm excited, because I know that you are going to have such a wonderful day with the only family you've ever known. I'm thankful for the wonderful gift that I have been given to be your mommy. I'm grateful that I have many, many more birthdays to spend with you.

To celebrate your birthday, your daddy and I decided to try our first Korean restaurant. WOW! Chopsticks are hard! It was very, very good. I ordered the curry udon and Daddy ordered the bulkoki, but really we both shared it. As we were walking out, we were talking about what we are going to order the next time we go.

You are soon going to find out that your mother takes LOTS of pictures, so of course there are pictures of our night out.

So many choices!

YUMMY!

Curry udon

Definitely struggling with the noodles!

While we were at the mall, we had to stop in the Hawk Shop and guess what.....they have a University of Iowa t-shirt in KOREAN! I just had to have it....love it!

Hopefully, you have gotten your birthday care package that we sent last month. Hope that you are loving your new clothes and toys. In couple of weeks, we are going to Chicago to celebrate our anniversary and I plan on doing lots of shopping and picking out some pretty awesome gifts for you! My "for Jaxson" list at Ikea is pretty long!

We hope that you have a great day and love you more than you'll ever know. See you soon :-)!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy