Jordan & Jen's Family

Yes, It's Been Way Too Long.....

2009-05-30T21:51:00.001-07:00

2009 has been a crazy year so far, and the lag time between this posting and the last is proof. We now have a toddler on our hands, chatting the day away while she climbs up and down over and through and gets into everything, especially if it's wet or messy! Her vocabulary and pronunciation skills are amazing, too... Anyway, below the photo are links to some highlights of the past several months. Enjoy!

February: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/February09Highlights?authkey=Gv1sRgCJCP0L3W_cCtMg#

February-March: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/FebMarch2009Highlights?authkey=Gv1sRgCJuq8pyhiKjLQw#

Late March & Big Sur: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/LateMarchBigSur09?authkey=Gv1sRgCKOGlt-I84HyAg#

April-May: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/AprilMay09Highlights?authkey=Gv1sRgCKK9rrXZvPCHWg#

Happy New Year 2009!!!

2009-01-03T08:35:00.001-08:00

Here's a cute little video to show our monkey in action:

Well, we had a great, mellow New Year's Eve at home with friends and hope you had a great one, too! To see photos of New Year's and our trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/AquariumNewYearS09?authkey=VszFmQaFdpg#

Elani is still taking anywhere from 2-5 steps without holding onto anyone/thing, but hasn't yet walked across the room. Maybe it will happen on our visit to Philly? Atlanta????? We're looking forward to seeing you soon!

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-28T11:08:00.000-08:00

Well, Elani officially met Santa this year, much to her dismay.... We've had a great Christmas and Hanukkah celebration in our new home and hope your holidays are going well, too. Elani is almost walking and has already taken about 4 consecutive steps. She continues to dazzle us and make us laugh with her crazy antics and expressions.

To see more photos from December, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/HolidaysAndBeachFun#

Enjoy!

Thanksgiving 2008

2008-12-04T21:00:00.001-08:00

We just spent 5 days on the Lost Coast in Petrolia, California. It was our first family getaway since we visited family last June, and it was wonderful: beautiful weather, good food and friends, and plenty of reasons to be thankful. For some Thanksgiving photos including a series of Elani on the beach, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/Thanksgiving08?authkey=-iSf24g_wrI#

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving, too!

Elani is ONE!

2008-11-22T21:48:00.000-08:00

Yes, Elani's first birthday was on November 13, 2008. We had a joint celebration of our birthdays, engagement, and new home on the 15th. If you'd like to see photos of the month and the birthday party, click here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/November2008#

Elani is such a monkey! She climbs up, around, in, and over just about everything and enjoys every minute of it. She's standing for longer periods but hasn't taken that fateful first step yet; it could be any day now, though.... Her vocabulary (or our comprehension of her words) grows daily as well. "Baby," "Dog," "This," "That," "Uh-oh," "Yes," and "I like it" are some of the things she mumbles regularly along with her baby babble. Her personality continues to dazzle us and we couldn't be happier; she's the most easy-going, lovable, cuddly, happy girl we know. If you haven't seen her (recently), please come for a visit!!

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-02T15:37:00.000-08:00

Yes, Elani (Ladybug) and Kyla (Monkey) had a great Halloween together in downtown Felton. We passed out treats at the clinic and let the girls play! For more photos of Halloween and more, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/HalloweenMore#

Here's a cute video of the girls playing in the clinic's lobby (please pardon my loud, somewhat annoying baby voice....):

We hope you had a great Halloween!!

Elani is 11 Months Old!!!

2008-10-21T09:36:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken on 10/13/08, her 11-month "birthday." These are getting harder to take as she will NOT stay still for long!
Elani is now standing for longer periods, climbing into and onto everything, climbing up and down things, babbling sentences that sort-of make sense (to us, anyway), walking with her walking toy, and feeding herself with a spoon! We're planning her first birthday party now and hope many of you can join us! For more photos of the past month, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/OctoberDownloads#

Here's a cute video of our trip to the pumpkin patch on Sunday, October 19th:

Here's a funny video of Elani eating, raspberrying, babbling, and pooping: the full repetoire!

Elani Can Walk (with assistance)!!!

2008-10-16T21:14:00.000-07:00

Here's Elani pushing a wooden mower-like toy (from Mum & Pop) across the room. She does this effortlessly (until it bumps into a stationary object) and often! She's also standing for longer periods (5+ seconds) without holding on to anything. Those first little steps seem dangerously close!

Elani Climbs a Ladder!!

2008-10-03T22:03:00.000-07:00

Monkey-girl can't walk yet, but she sure can climb; check it out! (This was taken a day before she turned 10 months...)

Elani is 10 1/2+ Months Old!

2008-10-03T21:40:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that she'll be 11 months old in only 11 days, but it's true! (I'll try to post sooner next time--promise!) Elani is an absolute joy: she's not yet walking, but climbing like crazy, barking and hooting like a monkey, giving hi-5s, clapping her hands, saying "Yeahhhh!!!" whenever she or someone else does something great, giving juicy kisses, cuddling closely, snuggling with her favorite stuffed animals, and being a super cute, happy, fun baby girl. She even said "Hi, Daddy" last night during the debates (I think she wanted to distract us....). If you'd like to see more pictures, follow this link: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/BlogAlbumAugSept08#

I have some great videos, too, but they failed to upload into the album. I'll see what I can do....

Elani is 9 Months Old!!!

2008-08-25T22:14:00.000-07:00

I know it's been WAY TOO LONG since my last post, but suffice it to say that I'm posting from a new laptop (may my old one rest in peace). Elani is now eating LOTS of solid foods, crawling EVERYWHERE, pulling herself up onto EVERYTHING, talking a lot (including working on the words "dog," "yes," and "hi," and practicing barking), waving at people when they say "hi" or "bye," climbing the stairs (she went straight up 21 without even blinking...), teething (she has two 1/2 in on the bottom), and being a genuinely happy, joyful, wonderful baby girl. She's getting bigger every day and keeps amazing us with her climbing skills and love of water (we call her our little mountain goat-monkey-fish girl).

If you'd like to see more photos and video from the last two months, click on the following link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/JulyAugust200802

Enjoy!!

Elani is 8 Months Old!!!

2008-07-14T11:44:00.001-07:00

Yes, Elani is now 8 months old and is crawling, pulling herself to standing, and even climbed up one stair two days ago! Her bottom front right tooth is also coming in. Aside from moving in (still), we're quickly baby-proofing the house and trying to stay one step ahead of her. I'm also filtering through and editing the 840 photos from March-June and will have more links up soon-ish. Take care!

2 Photos from Father's Day

2008-06-18T06:47:00.001-07:00

Here are some great photos taken by Jordan's friend's wife (aka Michelle) on Father's Day. Enjoy!

Whoa! It's been three BUSY months!

2008-06-16T12:05:00.000-07:00

Since the last post, we bought a house, took a month to move, tried to settle in, worked, and took care of Elani. We're still not fully settled, but I tried to upload photos a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, my computer screen went black!!! We're now visiting family in Philadelphia and, fortunately, Jordan's mom took some great photos a few days ago and sent us the picasa albums. Here they are:

http://picasaweb.google.com/weismer.lynn/2008_06_11
http://picasaweb.google.com/weismer.lynn/2008_06_13
http://picasaweb.google.com/weismer.lynn/2008_06_15

You'll see Elani's cousins, uncle, "Pop," and "Mum" as well as us in the photos. I have HUNDREDS of photos and videos sitting on my camera, waiting for me to get a new monitor so I can sort through and post them for you. I promise this will happen before too long.

In short, Elani turned 7 months old on Friday, June 13th and is now saying "Mama (or Ma)," "Dada (or Da)," "Ba," "Ga," and other consonant-vowel combos. She can sit up without support (and can get to a seated position by herself), has started to crawl, has been eating solid foods for about 5 weeks, and LOVES the water. She just had her first pool experiences this week and was as happy as she could be (I'll upload videos later, but there are some photos in the albums above). Until the next post, take care and enjoy Lynn's (aka "Mum") slideshows!!

Elani is 4 Months (& 1 week) Old!

2008-03-20T12:24:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true: Elani turned four months old last Thursday, March 13th. I would have posted earlier, but we're buying a house and the last 2 weeks have been crazy!!! Elani is still a very happy baby, sleeps well at night (and has even given us 8+ straight hours of sleep a few times), loves to laugh, and has discovered her voice. She squeals in delight, coos, and makes some funny high-pitched sounds as well. She's started to roll over (as you can see in one of the videos on the web album below) and loves to play with her toys and interact with others. For more photos of the past month and two videos, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/ElaniAt4Months
Enjoy!!

Elani is 3 Months Old!

2008-02-18T11:55:00.000-08:00

On February 13th, Elani officially turned 3 months old! She gets more interactive each day and loves cooing, belly laughs, drooling, and blowing bubbles/making raspberries with her mouth! To see some more pictures of her (including her first fever--boo hoo) and a video of her activity time, click on the following link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/ElaniAt3Months

Elani's First Trip to the Snow!

2008-01-29T18:06:00.000-08:00

As you can see, Elani was happy to get all bundled up for the snow! We had a great time taking her to Tahoe with seven other adults and Kyla, her best friend. To see those photos and a couple extras, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/TahoeTripJan252708 Be sure to watch the sledding videos!

In other news, Elani is now 2 months and 3 weeks old. She loves interacting with people, playing on her activity mat, relaxing in her vibrating bouncy chair while staring at kissing fish and bubbles, and being with Mom and Dad. She's much better at grabbing things (especially Mom's hair!) and is reaching for and holding onto her toys and rattles. She's also drooling all over everything now and we're finally using all those cute bibs we got as gifts--thanks everyone!

Elani is 2 Months Old!

2008-01-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

It's hard to believe that 2 months have passed, but yesterday (Jan. 13th) was Elani's official "birthday". She is so much fun now: she smiles big, coos a lot, likes to explore her surroundings, and is very good tempered. If you want to see more photos and a short video of her playing in her activity gym, click on the following link: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/ElaniAt2Months Enjoy!

Comparing Elani: One & Two Months

2008-01-14T18:58:00.001-08:00

These two photos were taken on the same dog blanket one month apart. (See the Elani at 4 weeks post for more...)

Happy 2008!!!

2008-01-01T13:14:00.001-08:00

Elani in her party clothes and hat: Elani and Ruby wish you a very happy new year and hope your festivities last night were safe and fun. To see our little party and some pictures of a hike in the redwoods and elephant seals at Ano Nuevo, click on the following link: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/NewYearS2008

(Ruby likes to be festive and dress up, too!)

Elani's First Christmas!

2007-12-25T21:57:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Elani's first Christmas at home with Uncle Adam, Aunt Teresa, Cousin Jolie, and Grandpa and Nana. To see more photos of the big day and a couple of Ruby after last week's surgery to fix her torn ACL, click on the following link: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/Christmas2007

Happy holidays and have a safe, fantastic New Year celebration! We wish all of you a peaceful and joyful 2008.

Elani Loves Bathtime!

2007-12-20T17:01:00.001-08:00

At 5 weeks old, Elani has realized that she likes taking baths (maybe it's because Mom is now taking them with her). To see her with Kelly, 2 dads hard at work, and more bath photos, click on the following link: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/ElaniLovesBathtime

4 Weeks Old Today!

2007-12-11T21:39:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how quickly a month goes by when you're spending all your time getting to know this unique little person. Elani's doing very well and just enjoyed a visit from her Grandmom, Pop, Aunt Jill, Uncle Coop, and cousin Joshie. If you'd like to see the photos plus a few from today, go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/WeismerCooperVisit124To12907

Elani's First Bath: 11/24/07

2007-11-27T16:21:00.000-08:00

Elani had her first home bath experience just a few days ago and it was quite exhausting! If you'd like to see more, along with pictures of her grandma and great grandma, follow the link to: http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/ElaniSFirstBath Enjoy!!

Elani Sierra Schreiber is Born!!!

2007-11-23T13:30:00.000-08:00

Recipe for a Happy, Healthy Baby Girl:
Preparation Time: 40 Weeks & 2 Days (should be done by 11/13/07 at 7:46pm)
Ingredients: Plenty of love, patience, and strength
To make: Let nature take its course for roughly 9 months and make sure you eat well and stay healthy for that duration. Then, go through 13 hours of unmedicated labor, push for 4 hours without any pain relief, wait one hour, then top it all off with a 2-hour c-section.
Results: In the end, you'll have a beautiful, 7lb 15oz baby girl, an exhausted mom who's happier than she's ever been in her life, and a proud and loving papa.

If you'd like to see more about this recipe, please view our picasa web album at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MamaJenWag/ElaniSierraSchreiber

11/11 Has Arrived!!!

2007-11-11T22:46:00.000-08:00

(But, alas, the baby has not....yet)

Here I am (again) on November 11, 2007: the first day of week 40 and the baby's official "due date."

Jordan and I decided to celebrate 11/11 by going to a movie and dinner (something we may not be able to do for quite some time). There are no signs of impending labor right now, but things are progressing as usual and the baby seems to be doing fine (according to my doctor's visit last Thursday). So, it could be any day now.....

Thanks to all of you for checking in on us! It may be a while before I post again, but by then you'll get to see the baby rather than my belly. We promise to send word "through the grapevine" whenever we have some news. In the meantime, take care and keep sending the love!

Interesting Belly Angles!

2007-10-21T14:07:00.001-07:00

Here are two shots I took on October 20th, just one day before the start of week 37 (weeks 37-42 are considered "full term" even though normal gestation is 40-41 weeks). I thought you might like to see the frontal view and my perspective on my new, 43-inch waistline. Enjoy!

Baby Kyla is Here!

2007-10-21T14:04:00.001-07:00

Our friends Jason and Corinne (see our bellies below) had their baby on Oct. 9, 2007. Here's Kyla Jade with Jen, Jordan, and "Jomo" (inside the big belly) on Oct. 15th.

"Babymoon" Hike!

2007-10-21T13:57:00.001-07:00

This was on a 4-5 mile hike in Carmel Valley, where Jordan and I took our "Babymoon" (like a pre-baby honeymoon). It was Oct. 14, day one of month 9, and I felt like quite the badass to climb this hill. (So, naturally, I made Jordan take a photo to commemorate it.) Yeah, it's not too easy hiking uphill with that much weight out front (and much less lung space to boot)!

Baby Room Update

2007-10-11T17:01:00.001-07:00

Though the progress is slow, I managed to find some time last weekend (between grading sets of papers) to get the baby's crib together and hang the quilt on the wall. So, now you can all see the African animal/ "Swazi" room theme first-hand.
Enjoy!!

Bearing Bellies Bared!!!

2007-10-06T18:45:00.000-07:00

Here's my friend Corinne and I on October 2, 2007. She was due on September 30th (so she's 40 weeks and 2 days here) and I'm due exactly 6 weeks later (so I'm 34 weeks and 2 days here).

Our 5th Anniversary!

2007-10-06T18:39:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken on September 27, 2007, our 5-year anniversary, just before we went out to celebrate. I was 33 weeks and 4 days (or about 8 1/2 months) pregnant.

More Pregnancy Photos!

2007-09-07T11:29:00.000-07:00

This was taken last night, on September 6th, 2007, in the middle of week 30. (Yes, that means there's only 10 weeks to go!)

More Pregnancy Photos!

2007-09-07T11:28:00.001-07:00

Bobbi took this photo of our "happy little family" on August 21, 2007 when I was 28 weeks along.

More Pregnancy Photos!

2007-09-07T11:08:00.000-07:00

This was taken on August 10, 2007 when I was 27 weeks along.

More Pregnancy Photos!

2007-09-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

This was taken on August 5, 2oo7 when I was just starting week 26. (Notice the well-organized baby closet behind me!)

Baby Room Progress II

2007-09-07T11:00:00.000-07:00

It's still a work in progress, but here's how the baby's room looks now:

Baby Room Progress

2007-09-07T10:43:00.000-07:00

This is how the room looked at first: what a mess!

Pregger Photos: 22 1/2 Weeks

2007-07-11T16:57:00.000-07:00

Well, here are two photos taken today, July 11, 2007, for those of you who have been requesting belly shots. Enjoy!

Welcome!

2007-07-11T11:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our little blog, created especially for our growing family. I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant with a November 11th (11/11) due date and hope to use this forum to update friends and family on our progress. We don't know the gender and we won't know until s/he is born, nor do we know the name, but that will all be revealed in November.....

So, I hope you check in periodically and I'll try to send updates whenenever I put up a new photo or post. We should be taking some pregnancy photos soon so those of you far away can see how much I'm growing.