Friday, December 28, 2012

Home-made Ornaments

I really wanted to buy one of those footprint/handprint ornament making kits for Sawyer's First Christmas but saw the price tag and decided against it. BUT thanks to my bestie Megan who shared the  easy ornament making tutorial she found, I was still able to capture his cute little hand and footprint on an ornament for almost no money at all. Here is her blog on all the wonderful ornaments she made: http://johnsonblurb.blogspot.com/2012/12/salt-dough-ornaments-1-of-2.html
http://johnsonblurb.blogspot.com/2012/12/salt-dough-ornament-2-of-2.html

My mom and I made the dough on Christmas Eve and since they need to bake for 2-4 hours, we finished the painting last night. We only made a couple, his hand and foot prints and then stockings for Mommy, Daddy, Sawyer, Grandma and Grandpa. Next year, he will be able to make his own!








Thursday, December 27, 2012

Our Christmas Card

Our Christmas Card 2012

photos by J Designs

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Sawyer’s First and Many Merry Christmases


Besides the 24 hours sickness that struck John and me, this was a wonderful Christmas. We were able to celebrate with almost every side of the family and Sawyer got to meet many new faces and reunite with family members he only gets to see every once in a while. We had 6 Christmases total starting Saturday Dec. 22 in Arkansas, then to St. Louis and back to Springfield for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We enjoyed every one of them. He received some amazing toys and clothing. John and I feel very blessed that Sawyer is so loved!!! We feel so fortunate to be so close with all our families and this season reminded us of how important it is to stay in touch and tell your family you love them!! Since it was Sawyer’s 1st  Christmas it was only natural that I take a ton of pictures, so enjoy! And from our family to yours, we hope you all have a Safe and Happy New Year!!

New tradion of Christmas T-shirts at John's family's
Playing with all his new toys with dad
Sawyer sharing his new table with his cousin Chase
Tam from Scotland from his cousin Erin
Opening his present from Cousin Meghan
The Engel cousins
Glow balls from Grandma & Papa Engel
More balls from mommy and daddy
Christmas morning with John and me
Keepsake & Boots from his Great Grandfather all the way from Florida
Christmas Day with Papa
Christmas Day at my parents house
Block wagon from his Great Grandparents 
Riding in his block wagon
Ate a ton of Turkey Christmas day 
Hamra Men - 4 generations

Hamra Family Christmas 

Monday, December 17, 2012

Sawyer: 10 Months

he was moving of course, so his hand disappeared

SAWYER WALKED! This was definitely the highlight of the past few weeks. He isn’t walking full-time officially but he has taken up to 4 steps not holding on multiple times this weekend. We all had said we thought he would be walking by Christmas and looks like he wanted to prove us right.

I just love his little leg muscles

Stats this month

Weight: 18.5 (that is up 1 pound since his 9 month appointment, yippee!)

Length: 27.5 inches (haven’t measured him since Dec. 6, so he might be longer)

Eating: Still nursing and eating anything and everything in site. Loves finger foods like cheerios, rice krispees, string cheese and bread. He has also tried pizza, pasta, pigs in a blanket and a lollipop. Loved them all. 

Sleeping: His sleep has really improved. Doesn’t wake up in the middle of the night like he was for a while and usually gets between 8-9 hours. His bedtime is 8-8:30 p.m.

Clothing: wears 6-9 months clothes still, 12 months are too long for his little legs.

Diapers: size 3

Some of his artwork from school
Playing: His new trick….talking on the phone. We gave him his own iphone (it is my old one) and he will pretend to have a conversation and even pause like someone is on the other line. He is a great player! Loves the shape sorter and activity table. Also loves balls. He has learned to hide his pacifier and then when he finds it he yells “yaaaa”. He walks all around the house (holding on) playing with different toys, opening and closing cabinets and exploring. He is interested in EVERYTHING!


Talking: “Momma” is definitely the word for the last couple weeks; he tends to go back and forth. He also has little made up conversations while he is playing that sounds like full sentences. He cracks himself up too, which is so adorable.

Teething: He has 4 new additions to his top gums. For a week or so he just had the side canines so he looked like a little vampire but the front two also decided to come in. They aren’t all the way down but in a couple weeks he will have a real smile.

Other developments: Sawyer love to wave and point. My favorite thing is when I get home he points at me and yells with a smile “MOMMA”. He also has starting to shake his head no, and likes to do it a lot!

Friday, December 14, 2012

Holly Jolly Christmas Time

It's Christmas Time and that means lots of fun parties and get togethers. We have already gotten to do some fun holiday things over the past week...Christmas Programs, Parade, Holiday Parties.  Here are the pictures....
Sawyer's Christmas Program at Messiah Lighthouse 
He was a bunny but wouldn't keep his ears on
McQueary's Christmas Party


Richter's Christmas Caroling Party later that night

Christmas Parade



Paisley is not Shy!

First Kiss

Girl's Annual Christmas Ornament Exchange at Scotch & Soda