Happy Birthday to John!
We have now moved into our new (old) apartment. It is ok and when ever we feel like complaining we add up how much money we are saving and just laugh at all of the quirks. Like last night we had the pleasure of listening to really loud Russian television and of hearing our young neighbors play their instruments and sing in the courtyard.
We are still not sure what we will do for John's special day. Maybe we will just have to celebrate once we are home.
It is nice to see that you found the site Doug and Cindy thanks for sharing information with the kids at school. I think of them often and I hope that they are doing well.
posted by Karon @ 10:47 PM
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Sister's sold!
Happy Birthday from all in Dayville! Can't wait to see your little one. We send our love....
We brought our daughter, Emily, home from BH2 on Feb. 7 and she was 8 mos. old and born 2 1/2 months premature. She is now almost a year old and still developmentally about where an 8-9 month old would be. We are taking her to physical therapy to limber her up a bit.
Some things to try with Baby Bug if his legs are a bit stiff...
• flex the ankles and try to make sure he's flat-footed when you stand him up.
• sit him on your thigh or leg when sitting on the floor and put toys on the floor in front of him... this gets him to bend down a little further and stretch those muscles
• our daughter sits straight-legged on the floor so we have to remind her to tuck her feet up towards her body when sitting... sort of like "indian stlyle" it also helps her find her balance and stretch better for toys
• Every time we change her we are also supposed to help twist her body so that left leg crosses over to right side of her body and vice versa... this is also a fun floor game for her
Keep those exercises up! It makes a huge difference and you'll see Baby Bug making progress faster than you ever expected. Spitting up was routine for our daughter too... until we backed off on how much they were feeding her. She's still only about 17 pounds and will be 1 year on Monday.
I wouldn't trade all the hard work or time spent in Uralsk for anything. Be sure to keep taking lots of pictures... we miss it so much now that we're back home and I imagine you will too especially since you've made so many friends already!
Take care and be blessed!
-jenni
tjhypes.blogspot.com
Well, it looks like I jumped the gun on clothing. Looks like Baby Bug will be too big for the things I got:-) That is great he is now growing so much quicker. We have friends who are having a grandson in September so I will save these things for him and I will get to go shopping again:-)
Haapy Birthday to John and happy coming up Mother's Day to Karon.
We will see pictures of the apartment??
Give Baby Bug hugs and kisses for us.
Love,
Jim and Beth
Happy Birthday Bro! Thank you both so much for this blog. It makes me almost feel like I'm there with you. Can't wait to meet the little fellow!
Happy Birthday John! We hope you had a great day. We are glad the baby is growing well. One of the reasons is all the love he is getting. Wish that you could have had him all day for John's birthday. Ava Elena is now crawing and her hair is reddish blond and curly. She is finally gaining weight after her 3 month illness, She had pneumonia and bronchialitis and rsv. She is now eating well and smiling all the time as long as you don't take her away from Jean. When Jean leaves the room she is fine. You are going to have such adventures with your little one and you have already started. Take pictures, keep a journal. We love you. Mom and Don
Happy Birthday, John! Regardless of how you celebrate, this will be one birthday you'll never forget... Love you guys!
Mothers day is this weekend! New way to celebrate this year! And you will be home for fathers day! Grandma and Grandpa Spell sent the pictures of the little one...he is a cutie. Very exciting to put a face on the little guy.
All is well here expecting 80 degrees today, you know what youa re missing with the kids on and 80 degree day! Season ender on the office is this thursday i think. I heard you have some tv...what about in the new place.....might be fun to watch in another language.
When is the projected return date now?? How much longer until you move across the country to the other town??
Enjoy the news from you....kerri is doing a good job keeping your class going too....enjoy....
Mccracken
Happy Birthday John!
I know the best part of your birthday was when you were with your precious little boy. Hope the rest of the day was filled with lots of joy and happiness!
Happy Mother's Day to Karon!
May your little one bring you as much joy as you have brought us. Hope your first Mother's Day is filled with lots of joy and happiness, too.
Love,
Mimi and Granddaddy
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday TO you!
Happy BIRTHDAY dear Johhhhnnnnnn,
Happy Birthday Tooo Youuuuuu!
...and Many Mooooorrrre.
What a way to spend it! Have fun and keep pushing... you'll be home before you know it - with CIH and DBOS.
(Child in Hand and Diaper Bag Over Shoulder) :-)
And to Karon, HAPPY (1st) MOTHER'S DAY!!!
We're so excited for you both ...and little Baby Bug too!
No problem can't wait till you all get home I found the rest of the crib sheets and blankets, toddler bed too. I will deliver when you get back.
The students miss you and so do we. I hope John has a great Birthday. I wish you the best Mother's day yet.
take care.
Cin
Happy Birthday John! Like everyone else said, this is one you won't soon (or ever) forget! I am just sorry they wouldn't let you two spend all day with your son.
And Karon.. Happy first Mothers day! We are so excited for you. That is wonderful news that Baby Bug is growin so much. Keary and Kelsey send their love too!
From Dad and Carol
Dear John and Karon...
Happy Birthday, John.. Your first as a dad!!
and a beautiful new grandson for us to love...
We love you and are so proud of you both.
Can't wait for you to get home so we can hug that bug...
hope all your new friends will let you go...
we have been shopping....
Dad and Carol....
Interesting to know.
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