jonas

since its been so long,

i thought i would do an update on each child

(one at a time, of course).

those of you who we don't spend time with regularly

might be surprised to know our baby has become quite the little boy.

if people ask how old he is, i say

"17 months going on 5".

he is quite certain he is as capable as his brothers and sisters

and will try to do every last thing they do.

and if he cannot do it or we will not allow it,

look out, he can throw a stellar tantrum.

he is all boy, even more than micah was at his age...

he is completely taken with balls and anything on wheels,

from cars to skateboards on which, believe it or not, he hold his balance.

and yet, he is also more taken with dolls than either of my girls were at his age.

he has several boy dolls that he affectionately calls "doddy"

and carries all around the house.

hes such a sweet mix, and at the same time, completely himself.

hes short and stout like his papa, for whom he was named,

and hes got golden locks which fall all around his face...

this definitely warrants a pic.