Where does the year go?

I'm looking at the calendar and realizing that John is 15 months old today. How does time go so fast? If I can get near the computer without John throwing a fit, I'll add some pictures from this summer. It seems like Emily just got here yesterday, and yet she went back home yesterday (boohoo).

I've decided to take up cake decorating after making John's birthday cake, and Emily's creation of Hazal's Hello Kitty cake (hopefully she'll post pictures). I don't really need another hobby - the house is full of my current ones - but like mom says...I can't sit still. I'm going to take at least one or two classes with a girl from work - always helps to have a partner in crime.

All is still relatively well in the Smallwood household. John is teething and Justin is worn out from working overtime. I could use another week off work, but I doubt I'd get anything more done!

Tomatoes upside-down

Hey guys, Emily mentioned thinking about growing tomatoes in an upside-down planter when the clan came through, so when I saw this 'make your own planter', I thought I'd post the link here. Good luck with the balcony garden!

This is a great site I recently discovered since we started cloth diapering John Carl (late start, I know, but I have to admit, I LOVE IT! Crazy, huh?)

Enough time off

I think I've taken enough time off from posting things, so I'm going to try to do better to keep everyone updated.

All is well in the Smallwood household at the moment. Justin is working a lot of overtime at the schools to make up for all the rain we've had. John Carl is EVERYWHERE! He just wants to be on the move at all times. But fortunately he still likes to snuggle too. And me...working too hard and not playing enough (except with John). Looking forward to Emily being home so I can take a break and travel with her.

New pictures at picasaweb.google.com/smallwooderin COMING SOON!

http://www.thebighint.com/?8ykfrk48al84h9dqn99v2823

John's 1st solid food - avocado

No new news

Hard to believe he's already 19 weeks old! We've all been sick the past week, but at least John's been his usual happy camper self :) I added a few new pictures to the picasa web album...check it out!

New to me.

This is a first time blogger. You can teach an old dog new tricks! Happy Birthday to all of the Sept folks.

Big Boy!

John is now a whopping 12 lbs. He's gained 7 oz. in the last 2 days!!! He even showed off to the Dr. by rolling from front to back and then back to front. Can you tell I'm one proud mama?!?!

The Smallwood Family Photos

If you want to check out our latest pictures, I've got them posted at http://picasaweb.google.com/smallwooderin. I'll do my best to keep them updated...