When we found out we were having Jonathan we decided that we didn't want a traditional nursery theme, we wanted to be different. Since I'm from Alaska and I consider that an important part of who I am we decided to look at an Alaska animal theme. At the time Build-A-Bear had this adorable moose so we decided that our theme would be moose and we would build the bear after Jonathan was born so they could have the same birthday. We never found crib bedding or anything to go with our theme so for a while all Jonathan had was his moose, Talkeetna, named for a town in Alaska. (There is a story behind that name but it will have to wait for another day) Every month for Jonathan's 1st year we took a picture with Talkeetna to document how much Jonathan was growing.
Fast forward to December 2007 when we found out that Jason was coming. Since the boys would be sharing a room we decided that we should continue the Alaska animal theme. We went back to Build-A-Bear and found a cute bear. Of course this bear had to have an Alaskan name so we named him Kodiak, after another town in Alaska. Both Talkeetna and Kodiak have t-shirts with the logo for the University of Idaho on them. Dan and I are both Idaho alumni and are working hard tobrainwash instill in our children a sense of Vandal pride.
So faithfully, every month for the last year, we have taken a picture of Jason with his bear. So here, without any further adieu, are Jason and Kodiak over the last year.
Fast forward to December 2007 when we found out that Jason was coming. Since the boys would be sharing a room we decided that we should continue the Alaska animal theme. We went back to Build-A-Bear and found a cute bear. Of course this bear had to have an Alaskan name so we named him Kodiak, after another town in Alaska. Both Talkeetna and Kodiak have t-shirts with the logo for the University of Idaho on them. Dan and I are both Idaho alumni and are working hard to
So faithfully, every month for the last year, we have taken a picture of Jason with his bear. So here, without any further adieu, are Jason and Kodiak over the last year.
May 2008 - 1 month
June 2008 - 2 months
July 2008 - 3 months
August 2008 - 4 months
September 2008 - 5 months
October 2008 - 6 months
November 2008 - 7 months
December 2008 - 8 months
January 2009 - 9 monthsThis month we had to switch to taking the picture while Jason was asleep. When he was awake he was more interested in attacking the bear or crawling away!
February 2009 - 10 months
March 2009 - 11 months
April 18, 2009 - 1 yearYou've come a long way baby bear!
4 comments:
Wow, that bear really shrunk!!
I love seeing these pictures, how much your little one has changed! So much fun!
Too cute. Love the year picture.
Yeah, we also had/have a hard time taking Jayden's picture since he started moving and groovin', lol. I love that last picture with his hands behind his head. He looks so laid back!
It's so amazing to see the changes over the months!
Sorry to peak, it was kind of amusing to go through these pictures backwards, it looks like the bear is growing :)
Also, your son is adorable.
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