Update...

A lot has happened since I last wrote.. I have been so busy lately.
To start, our family has been doing very good. We are all happy and mostly healthy, besides Shandan being sick for this last week. We haven't had any big changes lately but things are definitely changing all the time.

Jude: He is already 11 months and a week. He will be a year soon and you can really tell. He is taking steps here and there but still has no desire to just take off. He is getting into things though as he walks around the house holding on to things. Other than running around, getting into garbages, the mail, and more, he has been growing up so much. His personality is changing as he gains more of a sense of humor and has also become more attached to mommy. He says "mama" now too! He still doesn't eat much but is getting better. His favorite thing to do these days is play with buckles, buttons, straws, or any kind of electronic device. He is really just getting cuter everyday and he is such a blessing to everyone he meets.

Momma & baby Jade: I am already 33 1/2 weeks pregnant! Can you believe it? I sure can't. I am beginning to have my appointments every week now and so far, everything has been going great. She is already head down and seems to want to stay that way so far. She is getting big though and never stops wiggling. She is awake all the time kicking me left and right but as much as it can be annoying, it's still so precious. We are still going to name her Jade too, if any of you heard different. We love the name and even though it sounds kind of weird with Jude, we just can't find anything we like as much. We are all set and ready for her arrival! I have diapers, blankets, clothes, and a bassinet all ready for her to come. I can't wait but it's coming so fast.

Shandan (daddy): Shandan has been sick this whole last week, it's been very hard on the family but we've made it through. He is feeling much better now but is slowly beginning to develop a good appetite. He hasn't been working much lately and is thinking about getting a part time job or something. He really wants to be available to help me when Jade is born and that will be such a blessing. We know God will always provide and we have been doing just fine financially but it has required a planned out budget! Other than that, he is still a great daddy and enjoying his free time playing with his son.

Well, other than all that, not much has been going on. I just had my birthday yesterday and my baby shower was a couple weeks ago. Jude's birthday is coming up and I cannot wait! We are having a party with his friends and I think he is going to love it. Other than appointments, the library, taking walks, we are pretty much relaxing and enjoying our time together before baby sister comes!

Let us know if you'd like to get together. Oh and we are going to Washington to see my family for Easter. I am very excited since most my family has still never met Shandan and it will be fun for everyone to see Jude as well! It is going to be about a 5 hour drive and an extra 2 if we decide to go to Spokane to visit but my midwife says it will be ok so I am hoping it goes alright. It is in a week and it will be only 5 weeks away from my due date but I know I can do it!