So, Jaxson is almost 16 months old.  Some of his favorite things to do are:  Pull everything out of the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen, "help" us load and un-load the diswasher, go to the park - well anything that is outside, climb the stairs, be in his uncle Josh's room, play in the truck, play with Roxy, dance,  and many other activities.  Things he is saying:  "Nooooo" and "No mama", "get down", "good job", "but plane" (for Airplane), and a ton of other single words like "hot", "ball", "pa pa", "co co", "ra ra" (for Roxy), "baby",  "cookie", "turkey", "melllllooon" (with his tounge sticking out, for melon)....and so on.  We still haven't given him his first haircut...and we need to - it's getting a little long.  Jaxson likes to eat healthy food like any kind of fruit, but especially melon, and berries and kiwi.  He likes cottage cheese a lot, and turkey.  He is a little bit of a picky eater, but then sometimes he likes things I think he wouldn't - like tomatoes, and mushrooms.  He loves to be around people - especially crowds - but then when he meets someone new, he tends to be a little shy, initially.  He has mastered walking and now is running.  He likes to expierement with walking down stairs, even though he knows he'll tumble....makes me terribly nervous.  He is a sweet lover boy,  gives us kisses all the time ,  it's the best!!!!

Jax's Dance

Jax & his babies xo

Just a little update

I gotta keep it short, Jaxson is running around....not really running, but definitly walking fast.  We had an awesome Halloween, Jaxson was Yoda.  He actually didn't mind being in the costume contrary to how he looks in this picture.  We visited my Mom at her work and showed off our little Jedi Master.  In the evening we hung out on the Wharf where they had a Halloween extravaganza for kids - it was fun.  He ate his first sweet, cotton candy.  He liked it OK, which is fine with me.  I have to say, one of the best things right now, is feeling like I am re-living MY childhood.  I see things differently...or maybe it's just that I am taking the time to really SEE things.  Jaxson is a curious, smart, loving boy.  I am very proud of him.

This pic is precious.  Jaxson LOVES to kiss - and when he does, he makes the sound "MUAH"!  It really is the cutest.  Here, he is kissing Jamilah at her first birthday party.  After this smooch, they followed each other around for the rest of the party.  So funny...

Jaxson also LOVES to drive.....dont worry, pretend drive.  He could literally spend hours pretending to drive the "truck"!....as we sit patiently in the passenger seat...

I just love this next pic....the sparkle in his eyes xoxo

Here is a pic of Jaxson and Grandpa Forest at Natural Bridges.

13 Months Old

I have a ton of pics and video to put up....but I gotta find the time.  So much has happened....Jaxson turned 1 and is walking!!!!!!!!  Here are a few pics to hold you over, from when we went to New Brighton State Beach.  Ryan's dad had a campsite there - we ate burger's made somores and watched the fireworks from the annual Monty Foundation festival.  It was Jaxson's first firework show - he watched intently and pointed at his favorite ones.  Thank you Hoye's for a fun night at the campsite!  

Crazy monkey boy eating his "nana"

Jaxson loves Banana's.  He says "nana" as soon as he sees one.   This particular day I just let him have the whole thing.  I think he felt quite empowered eating his very own "nana" like a big boy.  

Grandpa's 60th!

Grandpa Steve turned 60! We partied hard.  Unfortunately I don't have any pics from the big celebration at DeLaveaga Park.  We were to busy chasing Jaxson around.  No - he's not walking yet, but we brought his little push walker toy, and he was cruising all over with that thing. 

These pics are from Grandpa Steve's (and his twin, uncle Jim) birthday dinner.  It was a perfect evening at the Crow's Nest - I mean perfect.  The weather was awesome!  We sat out on the deck and had a wonderful meal.  Jaxson was in great spirits that evening, and he just sat there and entertained us all.  It was really fun.

Jaxson's Photo Shoot

We were so lucky to have our favorite photographer take some awesome pictures of Jaxson. She is the photographer that took our pictures when I was prego. If you wanna check them out here is the link http://www.pascalewowakphotoblog.com/2008/08/jaxson.html
There will be more to come too...

All is well in the Hoye household. We are enjoying the best time of year in Santa Cruz right now. We have lot's of great things to look forward to as the year starts winding down - Jaxson's 1st birthday, my dad's 60th birthday, our 4th wedding anniversary, a Tina Turner concert (whoo hoo Momma's night out!), and a trip to Mexico! Life is good.

Almost 1...but NOT YET!

Yep, in only a month and a half, Jaxson will turn 1. I can't believe it. I've been thinking a lot lately about when I was pregnant with him and the bond we were creating while I was carrying him. It's amazing. I don't think I realized how strong that bond was. Now that he's been here for a while, and his personality shines strong, he was just the same while he was in my belly. Active, persistent (hence the breech position), hiccups all the time (although that is getting better), but it's also the spiritual aspect too. The energy. The peaceful times. The Love. This little guy is a lover. And it's the best.

Auntie Katie came to visit. They had fun together...as you can see ;)

Summer Fun

Well, here I am again trying to catch up on my blogging. I rarely have time to sit at this computer for more than a second. And, I know I've already pointed this out, but let me just say it again - Jaxson is an active boy! He's a mover and a shaker....and we love it!....Ok, let me be honest, I love it 99.5% of the time - this kid tires me out! Not to mention, he's still not a sleeper - surprise, surprise ;) Ryan on the other hand, I think he loves it 100% of the time. Sometimes I try and mellow him out, put him in his play pen with a few toys (that's mellow for him), but that will only last 5 minutes best. The other day I was trying to get something done, and let him fuss a little while he was in the playpen, he would push is face up against the mesh walls, as trying to tell me get me out of here. When I did get him out, he had rubbed his little nose raw - I felt bad. And Sad, because now, I can't leave him in there for any longer than he wants to be in there. It's ok, I have other ways of strapping him down when I'm trying to accomplish something - like his stroller, or his high chair. Jaxson's favorite past time right now is crawling the stairs. He would do it hours on end if he could. He leads, and we follow (closely) behind him. He likes it when we say "I'm gonna get you", and we tickle his feet - he'll giggle all the way up. We are trying to teach him how to get down - but he prefers to dive head first. Another thing Jaxson has mastered, is pulling himself up - on everything. Tonight he was standing right next to me at the stove while I was cooking dinner, turning all the knobs (guess I gotta child proof a little better). We are trying to teach him "hot"! when he gets close to the fire place or now, the stove. I think he's getting it...actually we think he's on the verge of saying "hot". He's also on the verge of saying "dog", and "up".
Jaxson had his 9 month check up this last Thurs. (2 weeks late), and he weighed in at 24 lbs 13 oz. He's in the 97th percentile for height, the 95th percentile for weight and the 90yh percentile for head circumference. He eats about 2-3 solid meals a day, with breast milk and formula. And he nurses all through the night! I can't believe in 2 1/2 months our baby is going to be a toddler. Well to me, he's still gonna be my precious baby boy - I don't think that will change for many years to come....

We took Jaxson to the beach a few weeks back. He definitely a beach baby. He just wanted to be crawling all over in the sand, and if he could of, he would have been swimming in the ocean.

This next pic, is after a little wipe out Jaxson had in the ocean. Gasp! It was one of those things where Ryan and I were both watching him and we took our eye off him for a second, and all of a sudden, swoosh, a baby wave crashed on our beach babe. I about lost it - but he was totally fine. Even after a wave went over his head, and he swallowed 10 gallons of salt water. He just wanted to go back for more!

Needless to say after the wipe out, we signed up for swim lesson - thanks to Grandma Mema! Thanks Mom!

Before getting in the pool

After we got out of the pool

One last photo of Jaxson and his many teeth. He has 6 now - 4 on top, 2 on the bottom.

Happy Fathers Day!

To my dear husband -
Thank you for giving me the best gift I could ever receive. You are such an amazing dad to Jaxson! As much as we are lucky to have him, he is one lucky little boy to have you for a father. Happy First Fathers day Ryan, we love you!

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We've been having fun!

Well, since Jaxson is fully mobile, he's keeping us mobile too. Jaxson is a very curious boy, he's pretty much scoped out every nook and cranny in our house - There's not much inside that is keeping him entertained anymore...so we're out and about!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Safeway - Woo hoo!
As you can see, he loves riding in the cart.
(notice the teeth..he's got two on the bottom, and THREE coming in on top - ouchy!)

Pinto Lake
Jaxson's new favorite hobby - feeding the ducks!

And Swinging!!!!