Jonas is 4 months!

We have been blessed with four precious months with Jonas. He has begun to roll over, first from his stomach to his back and a week later he rolled from his back to his stomach. He is getting longer by the minute! He is noticing his toys more and grabbing for anything in sight. He is constantly trying to sit himself up when you hold him or if he is sitting in his bouncy seat. We can already see many differences between him and Asher. But we love them both the way they are!

He continues to goo and laugh with delight when he sees our faces, especially when he sees Asher running or jumping around the room. Althouth, this week he has been showing us a new side of crying...we think he is teething (or so we hope this is what his new onset of fussiness is all about). We can't wait to see what his fifth month of life will bring to our lives.

Free Time Reading

I just finished rereading The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. I think the first time I read this book I was in high school and had an obsession with the Chinese culture. After reading it for the second time, I again was fascinated by this rich culture and its traditions. Anyone reading anything especially good right now? I am always trying to find a good fiction book that can take me away (for just a little while) from my everyday life.

Week of Giveaways

Looking for fun giveaways?! Check out simplemom. Here is one of the things being given away. It's a carrier that helps keep your car organized and with two little ones, I need all the help I can get. You will find many other great items being given away from this week!

Too Much Stuff

picture from here.
After we packed up all our stuff and moved in with David's parents, we said to ourselves, PLEASE let us go through our stuff when we unpack it and see what we really need and see what we can give away. Yes, we will have more storage in our new home, but I find it funny that we had stuff in our crawlspace from the time we moved in to the time we moved out that we never layed eyes on. I don't even know what was in half of those boxes (sorry to the guys who had to move them to storage for us). So, I was excited when I came across Martha Stewart's 100 Reasons to Get Rid of It.
Here are a few highlights from the list:
#10 Swaporamarama.org Attend nationwide clothing exchanges and do-it-yourself alteration workshops. Unfortunately, I could not find one in Nashville. :(
#17. youthfortechnology.orgPut scanners, computers, and cameras in the hands of deserving, impoverished kids around the world.
#22. excessaccess.org
Match your household items with a local non-profit's wish list.
#26. www.operationfairydust.org
Send formal wear to teenage girls who need help getting to the prom.
#29. Suitcasesforkids.orgSupply children in foster care with luggage.
49. Recycline.com
Yogurt containers become colorful plates, flatware, toothbrushes, and razors.
#63. Titletrader.com
The great entertainment exchange: books, music, movies, and games, all swapped in one place

Jonas is 3 months (+)

We had Jonas' 3 month pictures taken yesterday (even though he is almost 4 months). They all turned out really well and thankfully he was his smiley self. Asher was the one who wouldn't cooperate as well for brother pictures (oh well). We had our pictures taken by Amanda from Shutterbelle Photography. You can view more pictures here.

The Green Wagon

A new eco-friendly general store, The Green Wagon, is now open in Sylvan Park. You can purchase everything from clothing, shampoo, cleaning supplies to even crib mattresses. The store offers a "refilling station" where you can bring in your used bottles and fill up on certain items at a discounted price. You can see what else is offered at the Green Wagon by going here. I can't wait to get back into town to check this place out. Has anyone been been here yet? What about Trader Joe's?
Picture provided from article in today's Tennessean here.

Pre-Christmas fun

Asher really enjoys food preparation. He always wants to see what is being cooked or baked in the kitchen and if he can help stir or pour, his day is complete. He was able to roll out, cut, and lift sugar cookies onto a cookie sheet with the help of Nana. He got to do this twice during the holiday season with both David's mom and my mom (both of which are his Nanas.)

I was given the job of icing and decorating the cookies. Can't wait for more oppurtunities to use my creativity in baking again. I hope to get back to decorating cakes again soon!