Jasmine's 9 Month Check up

We had Jasmine's 9 month check up yesterday and she is getting so big...well not really. She grew 2.5 inches and is now 27 inches long, about the 30th percentile. She gained 1lb 2oz and is now 13lb 4oz, she didn't make the chart on this one, too little. And her head circumference is 16.5 inches, about the 30th percentile.

Jasmine has been crawling for a few months now and is pulling herself up to standing next to furniture like a pro! She has no interest in walking. I try to hold her hands and get her to take steps but she pulls her legs up in the air like she is trying to sit. She makes several sounds, "d", "b", "r", "m", and is starting to stick out her toungue and spit, how special. She just started crawling up stairs, though not well and that is a-ok with me!

I have recently joined a couple groups for SAHMs, MOMS and MOPS. It is so wonderful to connect with other moms and watch Jasmine play with the other kids. Or, should I say, crawl over and take their toys. They are a great support and invaluable resource when I need a little mothering advice!

Our business has continued to be blessed and we are now prepping for a large expansion at the St. Cloud Hospital on October 1st. We praise God for our success and are so thankful that I am able to stay at home with Jasmine and take care of business stuff while she is napping.

We are also starting to get more involved at our church which just celebrated its one year anniversary. I have started singing/playing guitar on the worship team about once a month. Brian and I will also be hosting a life group (bible study) at our home starting in October. We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that everything good in our lives comes from God. We love attending a church that consistantly brings the message back to the basics that Jesus died for our sins and accepting his amazing gift gives us eternal life with him in heaven. What an awesome God!

Jasmine is up from her nap so I am going to go take care of her! I will try to get some pics on here soon.

Love you all!

Julie