Jax would like you to meet....

Jax would like you all to know that he is having a baby Brother! We could not be more thrilled to add another boy to the family and I am praying that they will become best friends!!
Here is our newest little man~~

July 4th and 15 months.

Oh my, there has been so much going on these last few weeks, its hard for me to capture everything so I don't have too many pics to share. However, I'll post what I do have.
First, here's a pic of Jaxon's new favorite accessory. He wears this pretty much everyday, all day.




Last week my mom and I went to visit my dear friend Katrina who just had a little precious baby boy named Cole. He is such a sweetie..oh how I love when they are just passed out like this! ...here are the photos.
Jax actually did really well despite the slap on Cole's head. I think that's how he shows he's interested, he just doesn't know what else to do. Sorry baby Cole!

Later in the week I started up women's bible study again for the summer and then went to a friend's bachelorette party, the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner and then her wedding on Saturday. Of course I have no photos to show for that, but we had a great time, the bride was GORGEOUS, and I was exhausted.
On Sunday Bryan and I enjoyed an afternoon out and we went to a movie, then drove up to my parents house for fireworks. Jax was not a fan at first but got used to them and enjoyed sitting with his Daddy while all the neighbors around the lake shot off their fireworks. It was quite an amazing show and I think everyone from the Woodlands should come out there to watch next year. It was certainly way less crowded then heading to Market Street or somewhere around there. And I'm sorry to announce that I have no photos from July 4th either--boo. But here is a video I took of him on our way to see the fireworks. Bryan was making drum sounds in the car and Jax started trying to repeat. It was so cute. Of course I couldn't capture how amazing he was, but you'll get the idea.




On baby news, I have started to feel little kicks and jabs throughout the day, which makes me very excited to finally feel something! And hopefully we will find out whether the little peanut is a boy or girl on Friday. Let's pray he/she cooperates!!

Jax Stats.

So I don't think I've posted any of Jaxon's stats lately...here are a few.
-He now has 4 teeth. Yes he is 13 months old and only has 4 teeth, but hey, at least they are there.
-Jax LOVES swimming. He's not so good at listening so we have to be super careful, but he loves the water and screams when its time to get out.
-He weighs somewhere around 22lbs, that was at his 12 month check up so I'm sure he's over that by now.
-Jax is eating apple sticks and sweet potato fries and chicken nuggets and grapes and hot dogs. Really just about anything. I know I need to let him try feeding himself, but I am just not ready for the mess. Maybe in another month or 2.
-When I ask "who's on the phone?", he holds his hand to his ear, tilts his head and starts speaking babble in a high pitched voice. So cute.
-He is climbing on everything, loves to sit on things his level to make it a chair and runs circles around the living room. Let's just say I don't feel like I need to work out at the end of day.
-Jax LOVES music. I've been getting out my guitar once in a while and he'll come bang on it with me, he plays on his drums and dances and sings anytime he hears a beat. I am so glad he's going to have some rhythm. Of course I have dreams of him being a worship leader with an incredible voice and selling millions of albums...what a mother can dream can't she?
Basically Jax is growing up before my eyes and I am amazed at all that he is learning, even things I don't teach him. I just can't wait for him to start using his words so I can hear him say "I love you" back to me.

Vacation and Weddings.

Wow. I have so much to share and we have been super busy but I'll try to keep this short. We recently had a little vacation to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe for my brother-in-law's wedding. We were so glad to get some time away and be together but I don't think I will travel with a one-year old like that again. Unfortunately, Jax did not do well with the plane ride, the time change and staying in different hotels. He is so used to his own bed and his space that it was hard to get adjusted the entire time we were gone. By the 3rd day, I was in need of a time out away from Jax and luckily the bridal luncheon was that day, so I got away for a few hours and it was wonderful. You know, sometimes you just need a break. I've never felt that way before, but for 3 days straight I had no space from Jaxon. His whining was driving me bananas!
Bryan and I had a wonderful time walking around San Francisco, eating Churros and watching the Sea Lions, but we realized that this would be more fun when the kids are older and we can enjoy the underwater aquarium and take a boat ride and tour more of the city. So we'll have to go back in a few years when Jax will truly enjoy it. On our way to Lake Tahoe for the wedding we stopped off at the Jelly Belly Factory, which was just a few miles from my old house. My Aunt Patty and Grandma came over to go through the tour with us when they were on their way to Sacramento. We finally arrived in Lake Tahoe and it was GORGEOUS!! This place is so beautiful and the weather was absolutely perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with family that we hadn't seen since last summer and of course LOVED watching Bryan's brother get married to an amazing woman and we couldn't be happier for them. Jax was finally in a good mood for the wedding and he had such a blast. He was the life of the party and I think everyone was watching him on the dance floor instead of the bride and groom. It was just so cute to watch him in action.
Below are some pics of our trip a bit out of order. Enjoy.

The new completed Leuenberger family....until more kids come of course.

The Bride and Groom, they were so happy and in love. Such a beautiful wedding!

All the sister-in-laws!

Jaxon and his cousin, Ashlin, were the life of the dance floor!

The Next Chapter.

Well, I guess it's about time I fill you all in on our news. We are having another baby!! I am almost 10 weeks now and for the most part am feeling great. I am extremely tired and can't stay up late to watch our usual TV shows, so my poor husband is very behind. He's so sweet to wait for me to watch them though.
We are super excited, scared and nervous all at the same time. I feel like I'm just getting the hang of 1 kid and now that he is getting older and more independent, he's been quite a piece of work some days. I hope he grows out of that phase and I'm hoping that once he learns to speak and communicate he will not be as frustrated. Thinking of having 2 kids right now sort of freaks me out, but I know if 7 more months, it will be just the perfect timing. I'm secretly hoping it will be another boy, but I know these things never work out the way you want or desire, so I'm trusting the Lord because I know that He has worked out everything in His perfect plan.

Jaxon's 1st B-day Party!

Here's a look at Jaxon's 1st Birthday Party. We had so much fun even though the party got a little rained out. I ordered this cake to match the invitations...which were super cute and I don't have a picture of them...but they look like the cake. I was hoping to have a swim party but of course it was cold and rainy and no one got in the water...I'm a little surprised no one fell in which makes me very happy that all the kids stayed away from the water.
The pics are a bit out of order...but you get the idea!

Thank you everyone for coming to the Party!!

Morgan was being such a big help opening presents!

This face sums it all up. I think Jax was a little overwhelmed by all the people, chaos and presents.
Some of the family came in from out of town...it means so much to us that you were there!
Olivia..Uncle Eric..Granny L...Aunt Andrea...and Poppy (who lives here.)

Jax almost got the flame with his fingers...but I got to it in time.

Even though he's making a happy face in this pic...he was not happy about the cake and did not want to eat it. I think he just didn't want to be in his chair anymore. Oh well...better luck next year.

Emma was soooo cute in her Rock Star glasses...I got goody bags for the kids with all things Rock Star....glasses, candy, guitar bubbles, noise makers and of course, blow-up guitars!

Silly Boys.

Ryanne and Morgan are best friends and were using the bubble wand as a mascara wand. So funny! Aren't they just adorable.

The kids still played outside even though the weather was awful. Sorry parents that your kiddos were wet and muddy!

Happy Birthday to the most adorable little man in the world. We love you Buddy!

Happy 1st Birthday Jax!

Birth Day.

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6 Months Old.
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1 Year Old.