Snow Family Blog

Round 2

2010-01-10T22:14:00.000-08:00

We decided to go up one more time before we left. Here is a nice family picture. I look enormous in the big snow jacket I had on.

Chris being crazy and trying to show Jonas how to make a snow angel!

Showing Jonas how to make snowballs!

Sledding down from the top of the hill. Jonas' face was priceless on the way down. He was so scared. But he had fun.

Hangin' at the hotel

2010-01-10T22:11:00.001-08:00

Playing in the snow

2010-01-10T22:01:00.000-08:00

Road trip to the snow

2010-01-10T21:57:00.001-08:00

We decided to take Jonas to the snow for the first time right before New Years. Here are a couple pics we took on the way up.

My cute boy!

After the madness!

2010-01-10T21:52:00.000-08:00

Having a sleepover with my favorite cousin Siena.

Playing with my animals with daddy!

Stomping around in daddy's shoes.

My first Mr. Potato Head!

Christmas Night (#3)

2010-01-10T21:45:00.000-08:00

Chris' family gets together on Christmas night. We got together at our house this year. He got to open round three of presents.

3 generations of Snow men!

Taking a break to pick his nose. One of his new favorite things to do!

He literally laid across the present to open it.

Christmas Morning (#2)

2010-01-10T21:38:00.001-08:00

This year he actually new what to do with the presents and he had such a good time. We waited for daddy to get home from work to open the presents Chris and I (Santa) got him.

Christmas # 1

2010-01-10T21:36:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve we went to my mom's house to open presents. Chris had to work...bummer...but we still had fun. This was the 1st of three Christmas' Jonas had this year. Pics to follow.

No Santa This Year

2010-01-10T21:31:00.001-08:00

So, we procrastinated this year and didn't take Jonas to see Santa until the day before Christmas Eve. The line was 2 1/2 hours long and we decided not to wait. He was going to scream anyways and I would have been mad if we waited all that time and didn't even get a picture. So we decided to ride the train they had at Chandler Mall. I figured it would be less traumatic.

Caught him saying Choo-Choo.

Doesn't Chris look thrilled?!

Sweet face!

Sharing the caboose!

Playing the Wii

2010-01-10T21:27:00.001-08:00

He loves to try and play the Wii with us.

He really thinks he is doing it and gets so excited. He copies whatever Chris does.

Decorating Christmas Cookies

2010-01-10T21:23:00.000-08:00

Jonas got to decorate the sugar cookies this year.

Double fisting the shakers!

He had so much fun!

Updates!

2010-01-10T21:17:00.001-08:00

We went to the zoo and the baboons come up and sit right by the window. Jonas thought it was the coolest thing.

He found his beanie and he wanted to wear it all day.

More Halloween Pics

2009-11-10T10:57:00.001-08:00

He cared more about getting in cars parked on the street than he did trick-or-treating. Typical!

At a door, waiting to rign the doorbell. Sick of the hat to the costume!

Trying very hard to "push the button" as he says. One of the only parts of trick-or-treating he really cared for.

Looking through his stash of 4 pieces of candy.

Found one he likes. He loves suckers!

Watching his favorite show Wow, Wow, Wubbzy on Nick Jr. It was a Halloween episode where Wubbzy is scared of the scary shows he is watching. Wubbzy covers his eyes and shivers and says, "I'm scared!" My son does a great impression of it as you can see.

Our Little CEO

2009-11-10T10:48:00.000-08:00

Yet another CUTE picture of my son. What can I say...he's the cutest little boy ever!

What a nut!

2009-11-05T22:12:00.000-08:00

Halloween 2009

2009-11-05T22:07:00.000-08:00

Here's a couple cute pics of my little fireman. I took him to the Halloween store and let him pick out his costume. He literally went straight to the fireman costumes. Can't get my camera to download right now, but more pics to follow.

Carving pumpkins

2009-11-05T22:01:00.001-08:00

I wanted to carve a pumpkin with him. He was very interested in scooping things out with the spoon. He did not like the goo! He kept trying to get it off or hand it to me. He did rather well though.

Carving with my cousins.

A Visit with Grandpa

2009-11-05T21:55:00.001-08:00

Grandpa thought it would be fun to take pictures of one of many fits in action.

He was having fun feeding me the pudding. Excuse the "frumpy" look.

Whoa horsey! Was scared to death of it when he got it for Christmas, but now he almost rocks off of it.

Say Cheese! First one caught on camera. Silly boy!

Dinner with the fam. Never realize how much weight you need to lose till you see a picture of yourself.

Fun pictures

2009-11-05T21:51:00.001-08:00

We found these glasses at Grandma Peggy's house and he wouldn't take them off. He just looked too cute to not take a picture.

Hangin' with daddy at the park.

His first snowcone!

First trip to daddy's firestation. They thought he'd be scared of the truck because a lot of kids are...we couldn't get him off. He loved turning the wheel. Now everytime we pass a fire truck he says, "Daddy car car".

SAD NEWS!

2009-11-05T21:49:00.000-08:00

Don't know who doesn't know yet, but we lost the baby due in April. Very sad, but we found out it had a 1 in 8 chance of having a chromosomal defect. Nature took care of itself. I would much rather have had it happen the way it did.

April 20, 2010

2009-08-30T16:57:00.001-07:00

Just thought we would tell you all...Jonas will be a big brother around April 20, 2010! I am "barfy" and tired, but very excited!

2009-08-30T16:48:00.000-07:00

So it has been a while. School started back and it has been crazy. Here are a few recent pics I thought you might enjoy.

This is at his babysitter's (a.k.a. Keekee to Jonas). He thought this motorcycle was great. Think I have an idea for Christmas now!

His first fat lip. He was running after the cat and smacked down hard on the tile...face first. His lips were bleeding and swollen and his nose was bruised. I was a wreck as you can imagine.

If I am ever wondering where he has run off to...he is usually in the computer room messing everything up. I just thought this was a classic picture. Maybe he is a born CEO!

First Hair Cut

2009-07-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

Ok...so...after much protest...I broke down and got my baby's hair cut. I guess it was a little out of control, but I didn't want hime to lose those precious curls. Anyways, here is his crazy mop before we got started.

They turned on Elmo in Grouchland and as you can see...he was very into it. He sat very well. Plus he thought the car seat was cool!

Good thing he loves movies. He was actually smiling during the whole ordeal. He looks like it was fun.

The only thing he did not like was the wrap they put on to keep the hair off. He hates bibs so I wasn't surprised. It was the only thing he cried about and tried to take it off several times.

Almost done!

My very handsome boy after they were done. We went to Kids Kuts and they were awesome. They gave him a certificate and put his baby hair in a baggie for me. Doesn't he look so big?

He's All Boy!

2009-07-09T13:05:00.000-07:00

Ok, so the phrase..."he's all boy"...didn't have a lot of meaning until now. Our son has become a complete boy. He is rough and he is fearless. This was after I went to get him some more juice. In the time it took me to get to the fridge and fill his juice, he was up on the table and crying because he didn't know how to get down.

His new favorite place is on the kitchen table. I ran to the bathroom and when I was done...30 sec...he was sitting on the table emptying the salt shaker all over the place. Look at the mischevious face.

Lastly, his other favorite spot is on the swivel chair in the office. He loves to get up and play with the mouse and keyboard. This time he fell and bonked his nose on the desk. Did not cry...just did his fake little laugh and kept right on going.

Vegas Vacation

2009-07-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

Mommy and Daddy finally got some time to themselves after almost 16 months. We went to Vegas and laid by the pool and caught up on two and a half years of sleep deprivation. We managed to go out one night and gamble a little. Here is the picture that resulted. Also, like the new hair?

2009-06-27T21:00:00.000-07:00

I am so lucky to have the job I have. It has been a hard week as a teacher but, coming home to this is so great. I get to spend an entire two months with my kid. And days like this one make everything worth while. Jonas loves to snuggle and fall asleep. We thought this was one of the cutest pics yet!

He loves his food. But he is a big boy now, so he doesn't want any help getting it. He still needs help, but I am trying to let him do things on his own. He needs to learn somehow!

Smmer Time Fun!

2009-06-16T13:42:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when you decide to get up at 12:30 a.m. and not go back to sleep until 4:00. Jonas' molars are working their way through and he has been a nightmare at night. He wakes up screaming and then when he calms down he will either say "Jack" or "down" (dow). Jack is his favorite show, Jack's Big Music Show on Noggin. He wants to watch it. Or "down" because he wants to play. Well, it finally caught up with him. I have been waiting for this to happen. Every kid has a "sleeping in a high chair" pose.

He loves to wear our shoes and gets so frustrated when they won't go on the way he wants or when he can't walk in them. He finally got the hang of it and walked all over with Chris' shoes on. I thought it was so cute.

He has been laying down watching Jack's Big Music Show and I wanted to catch it on camera.

He loves to climb on our tables and hang his legs over the edge to swing them. He is just so darn cute.

I am so liucky to have the summer time at home with my baby!

Memorial Day

2009-05-29T21:18:00.000-07:00

During the morning, Jonas was just playing around. He loves hats and he put this one on himself and walked around with it on that way for a while. I had to get a picture.

We went to Pecos Pool to play. Jonas loved to be able to walk around in the water freely. He kept pushing our hands away when we tried to help him. He did a face plant into the water when he bent dwon to splash the water. He was fine and he loved it.

He was so amazed at the big kids playing and he would watch them forever.

Then we went to our friend's, Brent and Keira, house for a BBQ. Jonas was quite laid back.

He is learning to use forks and spoons. Still needs a little help, but here he is eating the yummy chicken and fruit salad we had.

I realized I don't have many pictures with my beautiful son. I am usually on the other end of the camera. So, I finally get a good one of us just hanging out. I love this kid!

Mother's Day and More!

2009-05-29T20:51:00.000-07:00

We went to my mom's house for Mother's Day brunch and ended up staying over there all day swimming and BBQing.

He loves swimming and tried to play a little pool volleyball.

He kept splashing himself and making these great faces.

Here he is in his car floaty. He loves that thing.

Close up of my baby!

The next day we were at it again. My mom bought him a little floating vest and he couldn't wait to get outside. He went straight to the door and waited.

2009-05-25T10:52:00.000-07:00

Hangin' with daddy again!

At my favorite zoo, The Wildlife World Zoo. It was hot and daddy's hat did the trick.

My first carousel ride. It went faster than I thought it would.

Working out

2009-05-25T10:48:00.000-07:00

Already trying to stay fit. Just can't quite figure out how to use this big bicycle thing. It's fun to play with anyways.

I LOVE SPAGHETTI!!!

2009-05-25T10:42:00.000-07:00

I am such a big boy. I eat almost anything...unless I am allergic. This is my favorite dinner. Mom makes the best food.

Easter...2 months later.

2009-05-25T10:22:00.000-07:00

We started at church and my moms's house for brunch that morning. I will post pictures of that when I get them from Papa (Kent).

Then it was on to Chris' sister's house for dinner. Here is Jonas hunting for Eggs at Uncle Martin and Aunt Jen's House.

These were in my Easter basket from Anne. Do I look like a star or what?

Updating Blog...We have a lot to catch up on!

2009-05-25T10:10:00.000-07:00

Well, it has been a while since I added pics and posts on the blog. Moving is a huge ordeal and leaves no time to do anything. So, we are going a little ways back, but here is all the fun you've missed in the Snow family.

Here Jonas is lounging with his dad. When he wakes up in the morning, he loves to lay on us or with us in bed and relax and drink his bottle.

This is Jonas' new chair. Not so new anymore, but still his favorite. He is such a laid back kid.

He would be naked all day if we would let him.

2009-05-02T11:11:00.001-07:00

My Stick Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Jonas' First Birthday

2009-03-29T21:46:00.000-07:00

Well, I finally have internet access and am getting these pictures up of the party. Jonas had such a good time. We want to thank everyone who was able to make it and everyone who brought a gift. Jonas loves all his new toys and clothes. We will be sending out one year pictures soon. Here he is enjoying mommy opening all his presents for him. He was more interested in ribbons.

Then it was on to cake. He loved the frosting mostly. What a mess!!!

Adding better pics when I get themfrom "papa".

Lucky!!

2009-02-21T21:08:00.000-08:00

Jonas is so lucky to have three grandpas that love him. One day we'll get pics of him and his grandpa Snow.

Here he is with Grandpa. He was about six months old. Dad was here visiting and Jonas is wearing his Montana shirt. You think Jonas has Grandpa wrapped around his little finger?

Here he is with his Papa! A future Cubs fan? Who knows. I think Jonas has two grandpas wrapped around his finger? Don't you?

As promised...

2009-02-21T21:00:00.000-08:00

The camera was at my mother in law's house the whole time. She thought it was someone else's and that's why she never said anything.

Anyways, JONAS IS WALKING!!! Here are some pics of it.

Our Prayers Were Answered!!!

2009-02-20T20:30:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all of you. I know it was because of all your help and thoughts that...WE HAVE LOCATED THE CAMERA! As my boss said, "And what will you do as soon as you get a chance?" Obviously download the pics to a disk. Pics to follow! We have a lot of catching up to do.

No New Pics :(

2009-02-19T20:44:00.000-08:00

Ok, so we could use a little divine intervention. I figure the only way to really get it is to have as many people as we could praying to St Anthony (he is the saint that helps find lost things). Or giving us good intentions into the universe. I, Staci, have lost our beloved camera. I had it at my cousin's birthday party for her daughter and I had it on Super Bowl Sunday at my mom's house. Since then it has vanished. I am literaly sick over it. It has Jonas' whole entire life on it. I know, I know...we should have put the pics on a CD or something. We really were going to and just never got around to buying the right disks. So, here we are, looking, looking, looking. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we try to find this camera. It means the world to us.

Jonas is walking now! If only we could take pictures of it and post them on the blog!!!!

My girlfriend is 1!

2009-01-27T21:27:00.001-08:00

This is Abigail. She is my girlfriend. She just turned 1 and I am so excited to see her.

I take after my daddy (looking up girls skirts already). Mommy is a little worried.

She got mad at me for moving too fast...What should I do? I don't understand girls.

I know...I'll beg for her forgiveness! Don't know if she buys it yet.

Moving on! I don't know what this thing is, but it sure is fun to play with. I think I'll let Abby in on the fun.

Playing Peek-A-Boo

2009-01-27T21:19:00.000-08:00

Jonas' new favorite game is Peek-a-boo! He pulls anything and everything over his head and waits for you to say, "Where's Jonas?" Then he pulls the "whatever" off his head. He is so funny. This is him with it over his head.

Here's his new ball grandma just got him. He is such a boy. He loves this thing. He has finally learned how to throw balls as well.

Cardinals Win!!!

2009-01-24T19:34:00.000-08:00

Jonas and I were watching the Cardinals game and he wanted to sport a Cardinals sweatshirt. He took my phone when they won and wanted to call everyone. That is his new thing. He loves to say hello on the phone and hold it to his ear. Maybe he is watching his mommy a little too much. Can't wait till SuperBowl weekend.

Boys will be boys!

2009-01-07T20:52:00.000-08:00

Jonas is obsessed with going through our cabinets and pulling all the pots and pans out. The other day he discovered the drawer under the stove and decided it wasn't enough to go through and pull everything out...he had to get in and really check things out. We thought it was so cute.

Popsicles!!!!

2009-01-07T20:49:00.000-08:00

Chris and Jonas decided to enjoy a popsicle together. It was the only thing I could get him to eat while he was sick. Thank goodness he is better.

Hangin' With the Boys

2009-01-07T20:46:00.000-08:00

Here is Jonas watching football with the boys. Chris is so proud!

My First Christmas

2009-01-07T20:24:00.000-08:00

Well, Jonas had a wonderful Christmas. He was more interested in sitting on top of the boxes and eating the bows, but he had so much fun. Our front room has officially become the playroom and it looks like a hurricane went through it. He loves his new toys. Our new year was an uneventful one. We were asleep by 8:00. Chris started his shifts at the fire department and Jonas was sick. He woke up for the 3rd time that night at 12:36 a.m. so we rang in the new year then. Hope everyone had a great holiday and new year. Here is a few pics for you.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-23T19:23:00.001-08:00

We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. We are so excited to have Jonas' first Christmas. We will probably be more busy keeping the wrapping paper out of Jonas' mouth than anything else. He won't even care about the presents yet but it is still fun. We will post pics soon.

My Husband...the HOT Fireman!

2008-12-15T19:13:00.000-08:00

Well, he finally graduated. I can't belive 12 weeks has gone by already. It seemed like it took forever and then all of a sudden it was over. I can't begin to say how excited and proud I am. My husband is, as he calls himself, a SUPER HERO! So, CHEERS...to the love of my life, the father of our beautiful baby boy, and the newest member of the Tempe Fire Department. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers to stay safe and that he will be able to help all those in need. I will post pics when I get them.

After the Feast

2008-11-30T07:49:00.000-08:00

Well, we had a great Thanksgiving. Always way too much food since we do the "Turkey Shuffle". That's what I call what we do every holiday. We shuffle around to a million and a half houses and eat way too much. Jonas had a great 1st Thanksgiving. He got some mashed taters for the first time and wasn't too sure about them. The baby food companies make special baby food for this time of year so he got pureed turkey and sweet potatoes...mmmm! Thank goodness the turkey was mixed with sweet potatoes or I don't think he would have eaten them. Finally figured out how to attach pics, so here are a few of my favorites. Hope everyone had a great holiday!

Not Very Good At This!!!

2008-11-25T20:44:00.000-08:00

I need to get some good pics up of my sweet baby Jonas. I wish I were better at the tech stuff. I'll figure it out eventually. Look how long it took for me to even get a blog. Then look how long it took to post another comment. Anyways...life's good. Chris passed all his physical Final Exams today for the fire department. He's pretty much done and he graduates on the 12th of December. I am so proud of him. It will be so good for our family, too. Looking forward to a few days off. Always nice to have a 4 day weekend. Hope everyone has a great holiday and eats a lot. Last Thanksgiving I was huge, and pregnant and couldn't eat hardly anything becasue Jonas was sitting on my stomach and keeping me from enjoying all that lovely food. How lucky am I to have him here with me this Thanksgiving. Well anyways...Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

I finally got a blog

2008-11-14T18:58:00.000-08:00

Well, I am finally keeping up with the times. I decided to get a blog going since so many other people are doing the same. I will try an dkeep it updated. Be writing again later.