Werth Family OnlineArriving in Minnesota over the holidays, we were able to spend a good number of days with Larry, Mary, and Laura. Jacob loved to chase around the two cats and play with the dishwasher. Jacob received a really cool musical bug, a folding wooden table made by Larry, and a big red wagon! Radio Flyer has definitely made some improvements over the years by adding backrests, seat belts, and four cup/juice-box holders! Jacob highly enjoyed it when we took it out for a test spin. Enjoy!
Today was a great day around the Werth household for having a good time. Jacob was his energetic self – as usual – and I remembered to grab the video camera to record the fun.
The past few weeks have been quite the blur for the Werth household. The end of December brought the end of Jon’s temporary position, a week spent in Minnesota for Christmas (including a trip to Lutsen), and starting a new position as Elise gears up for the end of the second term. From December 23rd to the 31st, we spent time with many friends and family members in Minnesota. This was Jacob’s first Christmas and also the first time a number of people were able to see him.
We have a lot of great photos (and a couple of videos) from this time which we’ll be posting over the next few days. To start you off, here’s a couple photos of Jacob’s first haircut:
I felt like the title needed a little more emphasis due to the extensive wait for this posting. Since I last posted, Jacob has become quite the stand-er man. He is continuing to work on his balance and his cruising while holding on to something (table, couch, chair, etc). He is now quite adept at standing and crouching down to pick something up, before standing up again. He enjoys picking things up and putting them onto the coffee table, only to knock them off again – especially books.
In other news, I had been pursuing a full-time position at the University of Iowa ITS (Information Technology Services) while working as a temporary miscellaneous professional; basically a full-time employee without the benefits. Last Friday, I was offered a position within ITS-Instructional Services. After contemplating over the weekend, I have now accepted the offer and am very excited about the position.
To celebrate, here are some photos of Jacob. Enjoy!
The past three weeks have been active ones for the Werth household. November 18th-20th we traveled to Minnesota to celebrate Elise’s cousin’s marriage. We were able to spend good time with family and everyone enjoyed seeing Jacob. On Saturday, during a good snow, we visited the Minnesota Zoo with Larry, Mary, and Laura. This was quite exciting and Jacob was particularly interested in the penguins and ducks!
The following weekend we again arrived in Minnesota for the Thanksgiving holiday. Jacob was not feeling his best, but we were able to spend more quality time with family – this time with the Werths. We had a good time watching the MN Wild (who lost, unfortunately) and going out to eat afterward on Black Friday.
This week brought about the month of December, but was fairly uneventful. Today, we toured a couple of possible houses in the area, as we have begun to search for another project house. Jacob has been growing steadily and is continuing to get better at standing up. I shot this video today of him Practicing his Steps – yikes!
I have a number of great photos from the MN Zoo trip, which I hope to post soon, so check back for more fun!
Last week, Jacob went in for his 9-month checkup and follow up for his ear infection. Everything went very well and Jacob’s score on the nine-month assessment (testing various skills and abilities) was excellent – scoring 60 out of 60. Jacob now weighs 21 lb 8.6 oz and is 28.7 inches tall! He also received the first of two stages for the flu shot.
In addition to visiting the doctor’s office, the family also went bowling this past week. This was pretty exciting for Jacob as there were many new sites and sounds to experience! He enjoyed clapping his hands and cheering energetically.
Christmas came early for Jacob this year, with the arrival of his two front (bottom) teeth. 🙂
I had the drumsticks out from church this morning, and Elise captured this video. We may have to enroll him in lessons soon!
Since moving in to the apartment, we’ve become friends with another couple at our residence. They like to visit often, eating lots of food and singing beautiful songs. We enjoy their company and have captured some good photos 😉
