It's a Rough Life

Jace has been very busy, little man lately... crawling, climbing, talking, playing, and smiling have taken quite a tole on the little man. Scott and I can't believe how much he has changed and how much he can do on his own.

He is such a joy... when he's awake... AND asleep!

First Basketball Game

We enjoyed our first basketball game as a family tonight. It's hard to believe that it is the end of February and we hadn't made it to a game yet... especially since the past three winters have REVOLVED around the orange bouncing ball! I guess priorities change a bit when there is a little one in the picture. Anyway... Scott decided "enough is enough" and carted us off to watch the Bearcats beat Lincoln High! Jace, taking after his father's heart, very much enjoyed the hardwood!

A Little Sick... and Very Tired

Jace has had quite a week. Sunday morning we realized that he wasn't acting like his usual, cheerful self. We decided that our 4 1/2 hour morning at church wasn't such a good idea for our, overly tired and a bit crabby, little boy. Jace and I decided to stay home and wait until he felt a bit better... then we would get back to our Sunday routine. Well, Jace had other plans. Instead of starting to feel better... he slowly started to feel and look worse. He was incredibly tired, running a fever, had no appetite, and just plain sick!

Sunday afternoon nap with dad.

It was time to see a doctor, instead of waiting until Monday we decided to take him to the nearest Urgent Care. We found out that he had an ear infection and (later that evening) RSV. We have had a few little friends with RSV so it wasn't a surprise that it was our turn... even though we thought we had dodged it!

Still a little sick!

That was Sunday... today, Thursday, we are starting to see quite a bit of our regular Jace-chatting, crawling, climbing, and smiling.

Finally waking up with a smile!

It's been an interesting week and anything but routine. We are so thankful to both have jobs that are understanding of our roles as mom and dad! I have enjoyed spending the majority of the week with Jace (even if he was a little "under the weather") and have had the opportunity to get some early spring cleaning done!

Spring cleaning with mom!

Happy Valentine's Day!

It is so exciting to watch Jace figure out how his little arms and legs move together! He is currently in the beginning stages of crawling and alternates between army style and a two-arm scoot. He is pretty quick and keeps us on our toes!

Splish Splash...

On the Move... crawling and swimming

Six Months Old!

Our Christmas was filled with family and friends. We are so thankful to be surrounded by people who love us! Celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior had an added joy this year as we watched our own son enjoy his first Christmas. Here are just a few pictures...
Jace learned to sit by himself the week before Christmas.
This made unwrapping presents much easier...
his absolute favorite part was the wrapping paper and bows.


We definitely got a kick out of Uncle Zach's "Christmas Spirit" this year!

Again... loved the shiny bows!


Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa Schukar's


Bergman Christmas with Grandma Laurie


4 Generations at Schukar Christmas
Grandma Nancy, Dad, Jace, Great-Grandpa Wagner

Cornerstone Berean Christmas Program
These two boys are the sons of Jace's babysitter...
Jace adores them!

Fast Forward

Fast forwarding to the present... pictures (of course) to follow...

November

• 14lbs 1oz
• loves to be tickled, Bentley, pretending to give kisses, playing patty-cake
• started sitting with support and reaching for mom and dad
  
• not rolling over
• think Jace might be left-handed
• started solid foods on the 23rd

December

• Elliana Grace Isaacson born December 6th, 6lbs 10oz, 20inches
• rolled over 2 times back to tummy
• sat on his own for 20 minutes
• first play date with Cori and Elli (14th)
• 6month appointment... 15lbs, 8oz
• First Christmas! Celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior took on new meaning with a son of our own. We are so blessed!
• Celebrated Great-Grandpa Isaacson's 85th Birthday!
  

January

• First tooth on the 2nd of January!
• starting to scoot
  
• First swimming lessons! Love the water...
  
• 17lbs 2oz
• second tooth comes in!
• Emma and Claire born on January 5th
• Grandpa Duncan turns 60!
• started signing "more" (well... maybe just clapping at the right time... but, we will take it!)
• top canine teeth came in (that's 4 teeth in January!)
• crawling ALL over!
  

February

• said "da-da" for the first time... and the second, third, and fourth... it's our new favorite word! :)