Jayron is growing! 16 months? When?!

December 10, 2010 ~

Yep, the little champ is 16 months old! I tell you - he's growing fast and can't wait to talk. Half of the time he babbles his delightful baby gibberish, but he has his favorite words - "daddy", "car", "away, away" as we drive to his sitter's house, "di boy" for "good boy", are amongst them:)

He's usually laughing a bunch, but this was a cold, cold day. He really wanted to go out though:) And below, he can't wait to walk in mommy's shoes!:)

Jayron's First Birthday, #1 of 3

July 31, 2010 ~

Jayron's first birthday! His actual birthday was the 30th, but we planned the celebration on Saturday the 31st. It was hot (97degrees), although it cooled off as the evening wore on. But it was a lot of fun, for Jayron and everyone else. There were so many people who showed up; unfortunately I can't put up pics of everyone (I'll put them up on Facebook), there was a lot to eat, the cake was delicious and home-made, and the kids loved the games and adults loved their volleyball! The kids enjoyed the clues of the treasure hunt too.

The evening started with a prayer by the pre-youths. Then we ate and cut the cake and sang to the birthday boy. Then we had fun games starting with the piniata, then treasure hunt, then volley ball. There was good music in the background, and all in all, it was a very fun day. The Marshallese Baha'i friends treated Jayron to a cultural show where they sang and danced, playing their euculayli (that's how it's pronounced. It's a miniature guitar-like instrument), and dancing around Jayron while giving him money. And he had many gifts from others too. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a huge success. I'm sure Jayron couldn't have asked for more cuz he loves to see new faces.




















Cake in the making

It was so hot. Jayron alighted from the car asleep and immediately started perspiring. Ma Angeline fanned him.

Jayron is awake now

Tahirih offers a prayer

Jayron's Marshallese friends

Some of the African friends

Our very skilled punch maker, Larry

My cousins, Lionard, Feh, and Lionel

Gifts pour in and surround the piniata

Eating time

Jayron is thirsty. You can see how I'm perspiring

Jayron's First Birthday #2 of 3

July 31, 2010 ~

More pictures.

Below, the Marshallese perform a cultural welcome song to a baby in the Marshallese dialect. They also contribute money as they sing and dance around the table;
Jayron eats his birthday fruit cake (made by his mama!); The fun of the piniata; all dressed up as Sherlock Holmes for the treasure hunt; Jayron's wic; Jayron as his gifts.

Jayron's First Birthday #3 of 3

July 31, 2010 ~
More pictures.

Mostly the cutting of the cake as Jayron preps to cut; has help blowing the candles and everyone sings for him! It was fun!

Jayron at 9 Months of Age

May 2010 -

Jayron is now 9 months old and he's so much fun. He's such a happy baby, as you can see in the pictures. He loves to crawl, pull himself up, check new things out (which is just about everything he lays his eyes on:) ), and he is so busy when he's awake going about doing his own things. It's fun to watch him. He loves music and loves to listen to singing. So he flatters me when I sing and he looks at me so adorably.

As I post this, it's already May 28, and he'll be 10 months in another 3 days. It is hard to believe...

In Dad's Footsteps!!:)

April 2010 ~

Jayron, thanks for making me smile...:)

Jayron and High Chair

Jayron started using his high chair at about 7 months. He loves it, cuz he loves meal times. He's a good and happy eater... I guess like his mom and dad. We both love good food!:) Good habit to catch, Jayron, as long as you stick to the good and healthy things.:)

Jayron loves his banana...gosh, the child can eat banana...and his sweet potatoes, squash, sweet baby carrots, papaya, peaches, mangoes, sweat peas (not so much), avocado, almond milk. And he loves his milk!

Jayron is 7 months old!

February 28 ~

Jayron turns 7 months, active, happier, and very energetic.