Jasper is really beginning to have some control over his drawing. He can easily draw circles and straight lines. He has begun saying he's drawing mommy or daddy, and will draw two dots and a curved line so it looks like a smiley face. Yesterday he drew a circle and said, "Look, Mommy, it's a monster." Then as he drew lines coming off of the circle he said they were two arms and two legs. He drew two dots and said they were eyes.
He's also been trying to write letters. So far, he's told me he drew a D, an A, and an H. I could actually identify them, too!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Jasper Makes New Friends
We went to a cookout at the Hildebrand's house on Sunday evening. Jasper was very social and quickly made friends with Brian (1) and Jenna (3 1/2.) Jasper and Brian played on the slide and in the wagon together. When Jenna arrived, she and Jasper were soon running after one another. After dinner, the adults were playing euchre and dominos and Jasper and Jenna were getting out every toy in sight. Around
Jasper's normal bedtime he announced he was ready for bed. We got his PJs on and then he and Jenna covered up on the couch to watch some cartoons. The sleepy time didn't last long and he was going until we left at 11 p.m. (and then he was up and at 'em at 7:30 a.m. the next morning!)
Cousins Galore
Jasper had a great weekend and got to see lots of his cousins on Saturday evening. We went to a cookout at Jeff and Lanette Combs' house. The whole extended family was there including the two babies, Nathan (1 in a couple weeks) and Ada (turned 1 in April.) The coolest part was that both of the babies started walking right there in front of us! Jasper had a blast playing with them and with his older cousins Austin and Jayden.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Jasper's Spring Program
Friday was Jasper's Spring Program. He'd been practicing songs all month including Jesus Loves Me, He's Got the Whole World In His Hands, I've Got the Joy Joy Joy, If You're Happy and You Know It. I was really looking forward to him standing up on stage and singing, but it turns out that all of those songs were for the older kids.
Jasper is still in the 'toddler' class, and won't 'graduate' to the 2's class until fall, so he basically just sat on the step and looked cute! After the program, we had snacks and then he got to show us his classroom and do a little craft. Grandma Cathy and Walt came along, so it was fun for him to show them around, too
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wonderful Weather Week!
This week has been beautiful! Jasper has had a bit of a runny nose, but we've determined that it must be allergies because when he's on kid's Zyrtec, it's SOO much better!
It's sad, but I can't even remember what we did over the weekend...oh yeah, Josh worked Saturday, we went out to dinner Saturday night, church and groceries and house projects on Sunday. We did get ice cream on Sunday evening. This time Jasper opted for the ice cream sandwich. It was bit messy...
Wednesday, Jasper and I took a morning walk and played at the park in our PJs - Jasper loved it! Then we came home and got ready for our playdate with the Porters. Norah (4) and Brady (2) and their Mommy, Mary (I won't reveal her age) came over. The kids had a blast playing inside and outside. Jasper was so sad to see them go and kept calling for "Dora" to come back. Norah said through the window of the car as they left, "It's ok, Jasper, I can come back tomorrow." Jasper refused to take a nap after they left because he was so upset, so I told him we could go in the truck and see if we could find Norah (I know, a bit of a lie...) Well, he fell asleep, but as I was carrying him inside, he woke up, looked around and said worriedly, "Where's Dora??" Needless to say, that didn't work, and he didn't actually fall asleep until 4 p.m. Between my first attempt at nap and actual nap, Jasper dropped and broke our digital camera - so no pictures for a while. Looks like I'll be able to borrow my parents old camera until we can replace ours.
All week, Jasper's been serenading us with songs from his school program (tonight) and it's so cute to have him sing to us before bed instead of us singing to him. My favorite from this week was He's Got the Whole Word In His Hands (the verse when he said, "He's got da wittle bitty baby in his hands" was the best!)
Last night was so beautiful that we ate dinner outside. I think Jasper enjoyed that. Heidi brought her dog, Fink, over to stay for a couple days while she helps her sister move. Jasper thought it was neat to have two dogs at our house!
Today, Jasper and I went to the greenhouse to get flowers and vegetable plants. He was very good! Then we went to the library for books, movies and CDs and to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. Then home for lunch, a little playtime, and then I did a brave thing (or stupid??) I took Jasper and the two dogs on a walk. I hooked both leashes to the stroller and off we went. All of them did well, but we had to bring the dogs back before we were really done walking because it was so hot. Jasper fell asleep as we finished our walk and is still sleeping now. I had to stay in for a while to cool off, but am now headed out to plant flowers.
It's sad, but I can't even remember what we did over the weekend...oh yeah, Josh worked Saturday, we went out to dinner Saturday night, church and groceries and house projects on Sunday. We did get ice cream on Sunday evening. This time Jasper opted for the ice cream sandwich. It was bit messy...Wednesday, Jasper and I took a morning walk and played at the park in our PJs - Jasper loved it! Then we came home and got ready for our playdate with the Porters. Norah (4) and Brady (2) and their Mommy, Mary (I won't reveal her age) came over. The kids had a blast playing inside and outside. Jasper was so sad to see them go and kept calling for "Dora" to come back. Norah said through the window of the car as they left, "It's ok, Jasper, I can come back tomorrow." Jasper refused to take a nap after they left because he was so upset, so I told him we could go in the truck and see if we could find Norah (I know, a bit of a lie...) Well, he fell asleep, but as I was carrying him inside, he woke up, looked around and said worriedly, "Where's Dora??" Needless to say, that didn't work, and he didn't actually fall asleep until 4 p.m. Between my first attempt at nap and actual nap, Jasper dropped and broke our digital camera - so no pictures for a while. Looks like I'll be able to borrow my parents old camera until we can replace ours.
All week, Jasper's been serenading us with songs from his school program (tonight) and it's so cute to have him sing to us before bed instead of us singing to him. My favorite from this week was He's Got the Whole Word In His Hands (the verse when he said, "He's got da wittle bitty baby in his hands" was the best!)
Last night was so beautiful that we ate dinner outside. I think Jasper enjoyed that. Heidi brought her dog, Fink, over to stay for a couple days while she helps her sister move. Jasper thought it was neat to have two dogs at our house!
Today, Jasper and I went to the greenhouse to get flowers and vegetable plants. He was very good! Then we went to the library for books, movies and CDs and to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. Then home for lunch, a little playtime, and then I did a brave thing (or stupid??) I took Jasper and the two dogs on a walk. I hooked both leashes to the stroller and off we went. All of them did well, but we had to bring the dogs back before we were really done walking because it was so hot. Jasper fell asleep as we finished our walk and is still sleeping now. I had to stay in for a while to cool off, but am now headed out to plant flowers.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Prince Jasper
Today started early with Jasper up several times during the night with the start of a cold. He and I ended up sleeping on the couch from about 4 a.m. until he announced he was ready for breakfast at 6:15. One good thing about an early start is that I had eaten breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen and started a load of laundry by 7:30 a.m.
Jasper and I decided to build a castle of a cardboard box this morning. We have a book that gives ideas of all kinds of things you can make out of boxes. Our castle has a drawbridge and flags and 'Prince' Jasper has a crown. He is currently watching 'Cars' and eating a snack inside the castle. I take that back, he just said his castle was too scary and climbed upstairs to play (but he's still wearing his crown.) Earlier he told me that it was "nice and warm in my castle."
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Coffee and a Cactus
Jasper has done some funny things lately. One that I put on the quote of the day last week was really good! I was making tea on the stove and went to pour the hot water into my cup and Jasper said, "I want coffee, too, Mommy." Then he continued, 
"In my bird cup...with a straw." We have a mug that has a flamingo as a handle that he had hot cocoa in this winter, and I would give him a straw to drink it out of, so I think he assumed all hot drinks worked like that. I was curious to see what he'd think of my decaf tea, so I poured a bit in his "bird" cup and put a few ice cubes in. I gave it to him, he looked in the mug and said, "I no want ice." I poured out the ice. He took a sip and said, "It's not hot, warm it up, Mommy." I put it in the microwave for a few seconds. He took another sip and said, "Still not hot, warm it up again, Mommy." I warmed it up again. He took another sip and said, "I don't like it." HILARIOUS!!
I mentioned last week that Jasper told me he was drawing a cactus. I happened to catch it on video - here it is...
"In my bird cup...with a straw." We have a mug that has a flamingo as a handle that he had hot cocoa in this winter, and I would give him a straw to drink it out of, so I think he assumed all hot drinks worked like that. I was curious to see what he'd think of my decaf tea, so I poured a bit in his "bird" cup and put a few ice cubes in. I gave it to him, he looked in the mug and said, "I no want ice." I poured out the ice. He took a sip and said, "It's not hot, warm it up, Mommy." I put it in the microwave for a few seconds. He took another sip and said, "Still not hot, warm it up again, Mommy." I warmed it up again. He took another sip and said, "I don't like it." HILARIOUS!!I mentioned last week that Jasper told me he was drawing a cactus. I happened to catch it on video - here it is...
Jasper Goes to a Fashion Show
On Saturday, my mom, both grandmas, Aunt Elaine, Mary Porter and I went to a fundraiser event for the Peru chapter of Birth Right, a pro-life volunteer organization. Heidi is volunteering for the organization now, so she was there, too. The plan was to have Jasper stay at my Grandparent's house and one of my cousins to come over so Grandpa Pete wouldn't have to be chasing him around. The plan didn't work out because both cousins I asked were busy. So, Jasper stayed with my dad until he had to begin work on the deck project he had planned for the day. I went and picked Jasper up at that point and took him back to the fashion show. He was ok for about half an hour, but then began saying, " I want go home" over and over and over!
Later in the day, we got to go visit the Porter's new house in Wabash and Jasper loved playing with Brady and Norah. Norah was so cute because she wanted Jasper to play with a certain toy, but Jasper wasn't interested. She tried everything she could think of, and finally said, "Jasper I need your help, I have a really big problem." That worked and he followed her, only to run into her nose and cause her to break into tears!
That evening we visited Grandma Lena and then Grandma June and Papa Pete. Jasper was in such a good mood and was showing off left and right. At Grandma Lena's he loved playing on her new lift chair, but was a little scared when it lifted Mommy up. He also climbed on Grandma Lena's footstool and colored - then he insisted Grandma color, too. At Grandma June and Papa Pete's house, Jasper broke out the song and dance routine again. He sang "If You're Happy and You Know it." He did 'clap your hands,' 'stomp your feet,' 'jump really high,' 'shake all over.' The best part was when he said, "Get up guys" and made us all (except Grandpa - somehow he was exempt...) get up and sing and do the motions. This went on for a LONG time and if one of us would sit down, he'd say, "Come on guys, get up." After that song, we had to do "Ring around the Rosie." He was still singing after we left! In the car, he sang his ABCs and at the end he'd sing, "Next time won't you sing with me?" and then he'd say, "One more time" and point his little finger, and start all over again!
Jasper stayed at Grandma Debbie and Papa Brooke's house all night. Josh and I had a nice evening and day together on Sunday, and then picked him up (and our compost bin) on Sunday evening.
Later in the day, we got to go visit the Porter's new house in Wabash and Jasper loved playing with Brady and Norah. Norah was so cute because she wanted Jasper to play with a certain toy, but Jasper wasn't interested. She tried everything she could think of, and finally said, "Jasper I need your help, I have a really big problem." That worked and he followed her, only to run into her nose and cause her to break into tears!
That evening we visited Grandma Lena and then Grandma June and Papa Pete. Jasper was in such a good mood and was showing off left and right. At Grandma Lena's he loved playing on her new lift chair, but was a little scared when it lifted Mommy up. He also climbed on Grandma Lena's footstool and colored - then he insisted Grandma color, too. At Grandma June and Papa Pete's house, Jasper broke out the song and dance routine again. He sang "If You're Happy and You Know it." He did 'clap your hands,' 'stomp your feet,' 'jump really high,' 'shake all over.' The best part was when he said, "Get up guys" and made us all (except Grandpa - somehow he was exempt...) get up and sing and do the motions. This went on for a LONG time and if one of us would sit down, he'd say, "Come on guys, get up." After that song, we had to do "Ring around the Rosie." He was still singing after we left! In the car, he sang his ABCs and at the end he'd sing, "Next time won't you sing with me?" and then he'd say, "One more time" and point his little finger, and start all over again!
Jasper stayed at Grandma Debbie and Papa Brooke's house all night. Josh and I had a nice evening and day together on Sunday, and then picked him up (and our compost bin) on Sunday evening.
Dinner and the Zoo
Last Friday, Jasper, Grandma Cathy and I went to the zoo. This is the second time we've used our season pass - it's so great to have a free visitor pass for each visit!! We plan on taking everyone at least once this summer.
Jasper walked almost the whole time we were there! He got to ride the train and loved the alligator (nearly 400 pounds!) We went to lunch at Chick-Fil-A and I now know it was a STUPID idea to go somewhere with an indoor playground when we didn't have time to stay and play. Jasper threw a huge tantrum as we left and it took me around 10 minutes to get him strapped into his car seat because he was throwing such a fit! After a few minutes of driving, though, he was asleep and slept for 3 hours!
That night we went out to dinner with Cathy for Mother's Day at a nice Italian restaurant in LaPorte. Jasper was in good form and after he was done eating, he got out of his high chair and did a little song and dance routine in the restaurant. So cute!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Jasper and the Outdoors
Jasper loves being outside! Since it's gotten warm, we've been spending a lot of time outdoors playing t-ball, soccer, basketball, bocce ball, pretending to mow the yard, digging holes, finding worms, riding bikes, etc. The other night we were digging up an area to plant some wildflowers, and we found a toad. Jasper thought it was hilarious!
Playing Catch Up
I haven’t posted in a while… Here’s what’s been going up with us. Two weekends ago, Grandma Debbie came up and spent the night with us. She watched Jasper during the day while I was out so Josh could work outside. Then she watched him so Mommy and Daddy could have a date night (Ponderosa and a movie – Josh actually picked 17 Again!) Sunday was the Mother’s Day Banquet at church that I helped plan. It went really well and it was fun to have my mom and my Jasper there!
Last Wednesday, my Grandpa Pete had surgery, so Mom and Grandma June spent the night here. Jasper loved spending time with them in the morning and even got Grandma June into Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Uncle Colin visited on Friday night for a seafood meal on the grill (Josh grilled salmon and scallops and made a shrimp dip.) He stayed the night and Jasper had a blast playing with him. At one point Jasper decorated Colin's face with smiley face stickers. After Colin left, Josh, Jasper and I headed to Plymouth for a picnic at the park and then went to the driving range. Jasper and I lounged on a blanket while Josh practiced with his new golf shoes.
We decided over the weekend to give Jasper a break from the potty training. He's in pull ups for a while and we're hardly even mentioning potty to him. He did tell Daddy on his own last night, so we figure he'll let us know when he's ready to start back up. It is just a little frustrating that he had been doing so well, but I know that is not uncommon.
Jasper and I stayed home today and did all kinds of stuff - crafts, books, toys, songs, took a walk, made cookies...and then this evening he got to go to his favorite friend, Matthew's house for a little while because I had a meeting at church.
Jasper is now signing several new songs - If You're Happy and You Know It, God is So Good, I've got the Joy Joy Joy, He's Got the Whole World In His Hands. He is also showing interest in the piano and even likes to look at the music books. He now knows the number 0 by sight and continues to show a great memory. He does a really good job kicking his small soccer ball and can hit the ball off of his cone (we have a caution cone for a tee.) He can also pedal his tricycle. He plays pretend all the time and his favorite thing to be is a monster! Today he was drawing and told me he drew a cactus! I didn't even know he knew what a cactus was!!
Last Wednesday, my Grandpa Pete had surgery, so Mom and Grandma June spent the night here. Jasper loved spending time with them in the morning and even got Grandma June into Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Uncle Colin visited on Friday night for a seafood meal on the grill (Josh grilled salmon and scallops and made a shrimp dip.) He stayed the night and Jasper had a blast playing with him. At one point Jasper decorated Colin's face with smiley face stickers. After Colin left, Josh, Jasper and I headed to Plymouth for a picnic at the park and then went to the driving range. Jasper and I lounged on a blanket while Josh practiced with his new golf shoes.We decided over the weekend to give Jasper a break from the potty training. He's in pull ups for a while and we're hardly even mentioning potty to him. He did tell Daddy on his own last night, so we figure he'll let us know when he's ready to start back up. It is just a little frustrating that he had been doing so well, but I know that is not uncommon.
Jasper and I stayed home today and did all kinds of stuff - crafts, books, toys, songs, took a walk, made cookies...and then this evening he got to go to his favorite friend, Matthew's house for a little while because I had a meeting at church.
Jasper is now signing several new songs - If You're Happy and You Know It, God is So Good, I've got the Joy Joy Joy, He's Got the Whole World In His Hands. He is also showing interest in the piano and even likes to look at the music books. He now knows the number 0 by sight and continues to show a great memory. He does a really good job kicking his small soccer ball and can hit the ball off of his cone (we have a caution cone for a tee.) He can also pedal his tricycle. He plays pretend all the time and his favorite thing to be is a monster! Today he was drawing and told me he drew a cactus! I didn't even know he knew what a cactus was!!
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