Nine Months!

Holy Crap, can you believe it? Nine months old this last Wednesday - the 23rd. He's crawling now and more independent than ever. It's weird to think that in only 3 more months he's going to be a year old and probably walking... This is how he likes to get around the kitchen - he crawls on the carpet:

So I've been trying to get this post up for a while.... He's now 9 1/2 months old and still silly as ever! He usually scoots around faster than this, but I thought this one was super funny because he had his hat on half naked, it was almost dark out and he was just so cute. He also has a little rug burn on his foot because he's found it faster to only drag one foot and let the other do all the work - he's so funny! He's also getting so chunky and it's wonderful. Can't wait to see you all soon!!!

-Pita and OJ for backwards

Invitations

Hey Family! I was supposed to make invitations for everyone to join us at our family reunion. That has not happened. So I thought I'd post a reminder here. The dates have been officially changed to September 10th - 14th. We are still working with the same itinerary, just a week later than discussed. Hopefully that works out OK for everyone. Its sort of short notice at this point, but I think that we can make it work. I'll keep you guys posted of any new Nuge News here. Other than that I just really look forward to it! As Mika would say, "Happy Hunting!"

We will all be here soon!

Growing up SO fast!

Check this out, this is too crazy! I tried to get him dancing the other night when mom and i flipped on So You Think You Can Dance and he started grooving along with the first song that was playing - but as soon as i got the camera out he, of course, stopped. But it was so darn cute. I'll have to try to catch him busting a move! He's still being a happy kid for the most part and eating like crazy and growing up too fast but he's so much fun. He sat himself up today by himself and is starting to rock on his hands and knees getting ready to crawl! Can't wait to see all of you again!

Oh, and he's climbing in his crib

He really likes his winnie the pooh from uncle pentiiMika will appreciate the swollen eyes in this one... haha

Best Blue-Eyed Baby Boy

So I told Krista there were so many pictures of Jorel from their last trip, that I would have to make him his own website. Haven't quite gotten around to that yet, but here are a few shots to give you all (and myself) a good reason to smile today.

Relaxing Weekend

This is a great way to spend a weekend - work in the yard, get dehydrated, have leg cramps, feel sore muscles for days after and enjoy the 112 degree weather!! That just about sums up my first days off work in 19 days. And I did have fun! I was able to haul away debris and dirt and rocks that were scattered around by our earlier plumbing problem when the main water pipe to our house had sprung a leak. All the digging and laying the new pipe left a mess and finally this past weekend I was able to get it mostly cleaned up. Krista, Markus and Jorel came out to help but they know their limits in the heat. On the other hand their mother is clearly in the dark about stopping when the heat got to be too much. :)


I had been couped up in a seminar room for days and had a great need to get outside away from the flourescent lights. No matter what I was doing and how hard I was working in the yard, I was still having a good and relaxing time. And it is always fun to see the results of your handy work!


I even had time to go shopping and spend some of that hard earned money. Jorel got a few new outfits - I ran into a couple of great sales at Jymboree and Osh-Kosh. It's a grandma thing! I intend to have a few more of these fun weekends this summer. Next time I will invite everyone to join me - this time for ice tea on the backyard swing enjoying the warm summer nights and the full moon! Can't beat the southern Utah summer evenings anywhere!


Everyone stay well and take care of your weekend needs - whatever they may be!

Love and hugs,

MOM

Jorel Pic Update!

Since we visited Jaana, Paul, and Jake those few weeks ago and you got ALL those pics, I hadn't posted any in a while, plus I lost my camera's battery charger somewhere... so its dead, but I've been using mom's for now until I can order another one. Anyway, He's going to be 8 months tomorrow, can you believe it? Weird. He broke his first tooth through on Friday the 13th and the other one is SO close, I wish it would just get through. He rolls all over the place and tries to pull himself up on everything but can't sit himself up quite yet or sit really steady, but he does pretty good. Oh, and don't take anything away that he wants or he'll scream pretty loud. But he's doing great and you would all get a big kick out of his latest faces. Gotta love him! Love you all!

Just being a Cutie

Decided to sleep on his side today

Helping with yard work

- Krista and Jorel

Weekend at Bernie's

Actually, it was just a weekend (+ some) at Jaana and Paul's place. But weekend at Bernie's sounded funny. Krista, Jorel and Markus came for what they thought would be 4 days and turned into a week and a half of adventure and delight. What can I say, I'm an amazing host! (I'm trying to convince Mika and Jessi to come visit me too!)

Anyway, there were some good times. There were some great times. There were some funny times. There were some gassy times. A good time to be had by all.

A quick recap on the goodness:

- Delicious food at Bob's Big Boy
- Bonfire at a cold and windy Huntington Beach
- Shopping at the new, fabulous Americana
- Taking Jorel to the LA Zoo (well it was more for Krista, since Jorel really couldn't see anything from his stoller)
- Getting our thrill on at Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Playing tennis at the High School (with our own rules)
- Jake and Markus camping with Paul and I - while Krista house-sat and walked a dog for one of our friends. (Sorry Krista! We missed you though!)

It has been awful quiet since everyone left. Its driving me and Jake a little crazy! But I'm so glad that everyone could be here and I'm truly grateful to have a flexible enough schedule that I could take some time to do these fun things. It was like a summer break for me too. If you guys had especially fun highlights, make sure to post 'em. Honestly, Jorel was my highlight. I can't express what a sweet, delicious baby he is. The rest of you are cool too, but come on! That kid is to die for. :)

Anyway, if anyone wants to view a LOT of pictures, please visit: www.paulpeltekian.com/fotoalbum/summerbreak08

Love to all!
Jaana