Sorry for the lack of updates lately. A few weeks ago I was planning on updating the site with some videos and pictures of Jenna, but our (new) computer crashed on us and, unfortunately, all of our pictures and videos of Jenna are on that computer. We're praying that we'll at least be able to access the hard drive so we can get the pictures and videos off of it. So, in the meantime, here's a pictureless update...

On March 10th, Jenna rolled over for the first time. We thought it was maybe just a fluke, but she did it consistently for the next few days. However, she decided to take a break from it and has only done it a few times since then. :)

Jenna's also getting closer to actually sucking on her thumb/fingers. She still tries to stick her entire fist in her mouth and gets frustrated when that doesn't work very well. This morning I found her with her hand at her mouth and her fingers open instead of in a fist....so I think we're getting closer.

Jenna is able to hold up her head well. She's very attentive and loves looking around. We've found that we can't hold her in towards our body because she wants to see the world. We always have to hold her facing out.

She also prefers sitting up when she's held. She doesn't want to be reclining at all. If you lay her back, even slightly, she'll straighten her legs and tighten her stomach muscles trying to sit up. It's too funny! If it were up to her, she'd be sitting by now.

Jenna's been much more vocal lately. She's making many new sounds including squeals and a few little giggles. We're looking forward to when she really laughs out loud. That should be coming up soon. Many times we'll wake up in the morning to Jenna's noises - it's precious.

This is my last week home with Jenna. I go back to work next week. It makes me sad to think that I'll have to leave her for most of the day, but I try to keep telling myself that it's only for 9 weeks and then it's summertime! I just pray that those 9 weeks go VERY quickly.

Hopefully I'll be able to update soon with some new pictures...

Great-Grandpa Jones

Our family has had a difficult past week. My grandfather was diagnosed with terminal cancer almost a year ago and this past Tuesday he passed into eternity. Although his death was expected, it's still very difficult. We all miss him and look forward to seeing him again someday.

My grandpa LOVED babies and couldn't wait to meet Jenna. I feel so blessed that the Lord allowed my grandpa enough time to meet and hold his great-granddaughter. Even in his last days he would light up when Jenna was brought into his room. We'd lay her in the bed with him so he could cuddle with her. Although I'm selfish and wish grandpa could have had more time with Jenna, I'm so glad he was able to spend some time with her.

Great-Grandpa Jones holding Jenna at the hospital after she was born

2 month check-up

Jenna had her 2-month check-up at the doctor's yesterday, which meant she had her first round of immunizations. She did really well though! Of course she cried bloody murder while she was getting the shots, but afterwards, I picked her up and she stopped crying. Such a sweet little girl! She got 3 shots and drank one of the immunizations (for Rotavirus)...she seemed to really like that one - she kept licking her lips. :) We also found out that Jenna now weighs 12 lbs and is 23 1/2 in. tall. The doctor said she's in the 90th percentile for weight and the 95th for height. Yep, we have a BIG girl.

I'll leave you with some pictures...

Mommy and Jenna playing

Jenna's staring at her mobile on her crib

Here's a video of Jenna watching her mobile. She's really started noticing it within the last week.