We're still here!!!

So, what's new with the Sasser family you might ask?? Well, it's all about the teeth right now. Isaiah has 3 visible teeth and one of the way, which is very exciting for us...But, a little painful for him. Thank goodness for frozen chew toys and other teething toys. It's SO cute to see his little teeth when Isaiah gives that priceless smile. What a goof! Along with Isaiah teething...So, is my dear husband. Joseph is getting, yet another, wisdom tooth. He had all 4 of them removed, but one more is surfacing! So, I have TWO boys teething! hahaha!
Isaiah is now 7 months old and climbing up chairs, couches, anything that he can get a good handle on. Lots to explore and it's so much fun watching him.

I will do my best to stay on top of this blogsite better. Thank you for your patience!!

6 months going on 7

It's been a while since I have posted anything here. I guess I just got busy trying to keep up with Isaiah. One minute, he will be in the middle of the living room playing with his toys and then he will be across the room discovering new and exciting things. He is all about the army crawl right now, which is incredibly cute. He is also enjoying the wonderful flavors of VEGGIES!!! Yum.
We are also enjoying the new weather with all the bright colors that this time of year brings. We love taking walks together through the fallen leaves. Isaiah takes a snooze while I get some exercise and fresh air. I love this time of year! Joseph is busy with work and home projects, which we are very excited about. It will add some much needed color on our walls.
Here are some pics of our growing Isaiah!

Swallowed by a couch!

Isaiah is beginning to "crawl" and it's so much fun watching him move around on the floor. It's not exactly crawling on his hands and knees, it's more like scootching around on his tummy. He is able to rock back and forth on his hands and knees, but just doesn't go anywhere. Soon enough he will be crawling for real. I really can't believe how fast he is growing up. People told me all the time that time flies by and before I know it he will be walking, etc... I just didn't really believe them... For all of you out there that told me that, it's SO true. Isaiah is going to be 6 months this month.

Social Bug

I have a little social bug on my hands. Isaiah loves being around people and loves to be apart of conversations, even when he is the only one talking. It's fun to listen to him "tell" stories and to watch his facial expressions. Last night, Isaiah and I went to a party and he stole the show. He held his own while I stood in the background to watch my son hang out with a bunch of adults. With all this said, he still has a shy side when he first meets a person, but it doesn't take long for him to warm up to you.

Mmm, rice cereal

At Isaiah's last doctor's appointment, we were told that he could start eating rice cereal. Already?! Well, we gave it a shot and he actually enjoyed eating it. The afterwards was the hard part. He had serious gas issues and cried for a VERY long time. It worked itself out and in the end was a happy boy, again. We shall see how round two goes.

Community Kid's Day

We have been going to a small church nestled in the little town of Gold Hill, Oregon. A couple of weeks ago, they put on a kid's day for the whole community and it turned out to be such a great day. EVERYTHING was free for the kids, which included lots of games to play, food, prizes, and more. The great thing was that most of our church got involved to make this day happen and it was cool to be apart of that. Joseph and I were in charge of the fishing booth... Remember the fishing booth from some kind of festival?? Oh yes! We were the booth with easy prizes, so we were quite busy with lots of little fishermen. I think that was one of my favorite booths as a kid when we went to any festival. Isaiah enjoyed hanging out and watching. Maybe next year, he can participate in some of the events? Face painting perhaps? Here are some pictures of that day....

Growing boy!

Isaiah is 4 months and such a sweet little boy. He loves giving out smiles to friends and family and on occasion, strangers. He really enjoys exploring the world on his tummy and in his standing saucer toy. It is so much fun to watch him make different expressions when he is sad or happy.

Time Flies

I can't believe it's August already. Where does time zip to? Isaiah is growing so fast and I am trying to savor every moment possible. We had some great summer times and hope to squeeze a few more in before the fall hits, which is another great season to look forward to. Pumpkins, fall colors, cooler weather... What a great time of year!

First Road Trip

What a whirlwind of a week. Isaiah went on his first road trip around the great state of Oregon. This was mainly to introduce him to friends and family that live in Oregon, but also to get away for a bit. We had a great time as a family seeing lots of new places and faces.
We started on Sunday morning and headed to our first destination, Central Oregon. We stayed a couple of days there with Isaiah's Grandma and Grandpa Sasser. It was beautiful. First time for me, Heidi, and I loved it! The mountains were grand. We visited a place called Smith Rock. We all enjoyed the hike around the rocks. I was also able to catch up a bit with my cousin, Natalie and her little boy. Very fun for Isaiah to meet new family members!

Our next stop was Eugene/Springfield to see Isaiah's great grandparents.




After our time there, we headed to Albany to see Joseph's good friend and wife, who is expecting a little girl. We are very excited to meet her in the fall.

Next stop... The OCEAN!!!! My personal favorite! I absolutely love the ocean and everything that it involves... Salt, water, sand, smells, sounds, and on and on. This was Isaiah's first time and it was SO much fun watching him take it in. He put his toes in the sand and FREEZING cold Oregon water. The weather was perfect. Sunshine and a slight breeze. I was pretty amazed to see quite a few people swimming.



That day had to end, but it ended on a good note when we drove to Portland to be with more family. Isaiah met his other great grandma and spent time with family. We also got to meet up with a dear friend of mine from Colorado for lunch. It was a relaxing and FUN time!



We all are happy to be back in our beds and safely back at home. Thanks to everyone who made this trip wonderful!

Heat Wave

Many of you know that we have had some pretty hot weather here in Oregon... Trying to keep cool is the key to most of our days. Luckily, we have access to a pool and air conditioning. Isaiah and I get to stay inside most of the day while Joseph has to work outside landscaping... NOT Fun!
All in all, Isaiah has shown us how he stays cool....

Lights Out!

Last night, we had an incredible lightening storm. To start things out, there was a beautiful sunset with all the bright pinks and oranges and yellows. The clouds were rolling in and lightening was off in the distance. About 10ish, the thunder was getting louder and the lightening was getting closer. Our electricity went out and it was quite dark in our home. Memories?? Oh yes! I have so many memories of sitting in the dark trying to find flashlights or candles down in Ecuador. Lights going out there was a lot more frequent that it is here... AND, it stayed out for long periods of time. I remember going down to my room in the basement in the dark with a small candle hoping that no one would jump out at me...aka, my brothers! haha! Our lights went out here in Medford for 15 minutes or so. We sat on the bed and watched the cool sky with it lightening up all around us. What an amazing sight! Sweet little Isaiah slept through the whole thing! One of these days, Isaiah will be able to enjoy God's cool creation to the fullest!

New things

What fun it is to watch someone see something for the first time and see their reaction. Last night, I got to watch Isaiah's eyes watch all the fireworks. His eyes were big and focused on all the different lights and explosions. He was busy sucking on his fists while being entertained. I absolutely love watching him discover new things daily. I think one of this favorite things right now is his little toy lion that dangles from his play gym. He can stare at that thing for long periods of time. If you pull on his tail, it will make music, so he is figuring out how that works, too. He was able to pull it a couple of days ago, which was SUPER exciting for me, mom. What a BIG world to explore with him. It's going to be a fun ride!!!!

I hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July.

OUCH!

Today, our sweet little boy had to get his first set of shots. Not a fun day for us. He had to get two in each thigh and one orally. He was quite the trooper... Shed a few tears during the process, but managed to smile for us when we left the clinic. I am hoping he doesn't have a bad reaction to them. His little thighs are sore and he lets us know that, but doing a lot better then I would have done if I had to get 4 shots. Other then that, he has gained 4 pounds and grew 4 inches. All is looking good for Isaiah and we are so thankful!
I saw this pic of him and wanted to share it with you... What Eyes!!

Oops...

I kind of neglected this blogsite, but have returned with some more pictures of Isaiah after a few words... Isaiah continues to grow and is becoming more and more aware of his surroundings. He is smiling more and loves to be tickled by Dad. He might be picking up some cheekiness from somewhere in the family..hahaha! He already has such a great personality and it will be cool to see it develop further. He slept more then 5 hours last night, which was so great. I am not really counting on that happening every night, but we will take those nights when they come and enjoy the sleep.
My friend, Alicia, came for a visit from Colorado last two weeks ago and had a great time with her. It's always fun to have familiar faces here!

Well, enough chit chat... Here's those pics:

growing fast

After a great time with my parents, I am trying to get into some kind of routine. I have lots to learn about being a parent and I am loving it. It's not peachy all the time, but it's such a great adventure.
Our little Isaiah is sure growing fast. He is already a little more then a month old. It's so much fun watching him make his different facial expressions. He is getting a lot better with holding his head up and loves looking around and at the right moment you might just catch his sweet little smile.

Isaiah

before and after

Getting closer

As I looked down into his little eyes and stroked his soft head, I felt a bond like no other. A bond that only a parent and a child can feel. But, that moment was all in a dream I had the other night. I woke up feeling desperate for time, for another month maybe? How are we going to raise this child? Are we going to love him no matter what? Are we going to do everything possible to keep him safe and secure? All of these questions feel my mind as the date approaches. You know what? We can't do this on our own. We can do it with God's help. He has promised that we can do ALL things through Christ who gives us strength. Phew! What a relief.

Now, the question is... Who will get here first? I had another doctor's appoinment last Thursday and I am 1 cm dilated and 20% effaced, which means, it's getting closer. After 4-5 days of that appointment, the baby could come any day, he said. Mom and Dad Reimer are expected to be here Friday afternoon. The Race is on!!!!

2 years ago...

I stood in front of my best friend declaring that I would love and commit to him for the rest of my life. A little nervous with many friends and family watching, but so confident that this was the man I would spend the rest of my life with. I wouldn't trade these past two years for anything. I have grown so close to him. He has shared my joys, sadness, downs and ups and has stuck by me no matter what the weather was like. I am more in love with him today and I can't wait to share another 2 years with him. Here's to my husband, Joseph.

APRIL?!

Already??? Wow, where does time zip to? I think this might be quite an eventful month for the Sasser family. I think most of our readers know that this is the month of a very special arrival, if all goes according to plan. If you don't know, it's the arrival of my PARENTS!!! They will be coming to Medford, OR on April 20. It will be so nice to have them around and show them all the great places of Medford and the surrounding areas. This is also the month of another VERY special arrival... Our little BOY!!! YAHOO!!! It has been quite the wait and it is still quite the wait. We are both getting excited to meet this little boy and be able to see what has been forming inside of me for 9 months. I am meeting with the doctor every week now until he comes. I have a doctor who is great at what he does, because he has been doing this thing for more than 30 years. It's nice to know that we are in good hands.

Some thoughts

Thought A:
The time is approaching for baby Sasser to come. Lots of emotions are flooding my brain as I am trying to prepare for a baby. It's a lot harder that I thought it would be. It sometimes is scary to me to think about the responsibility of raising a child, but it's also exciting to have this chance. I have been reading a lot of books on how to raise a child... A lot to take in, but people keep telling me that it will come naturally. It's interesting to me that having a child and raising a child comes naturally. I guess I will know in just a few weeks.
Thought B:
Hiccups. I think baby Sasser has the hiccups at least twice a day. It's quite interesting to feel them...Sometimes they are strong enough for Joseph to feel them. We both do our best of trying to relieve those silly hiccups... scaring the baby (I wonder if that really works??), patting my stomach to see if that will help... I guess it's just one of those things that's part of the development.
Thought C:
I had a surprise baby shower last weekend and it was such a great time. Some new friends of mine went in together to put this party together. I think I have over 1000 diapers in the closet! (I hope that will cover a lot of the first year?). I also brought home a diaper cake! YUM! It was actually a brilliant idea. It looks beautiful and I plan to keep it for awhile... It won't ever really go bad.

Gardening

One thing I like about Oregon is how easy it is to plant a garden. Well, I guess I don't know how easy it is, because Joseph did all the hard work of planting. It was fun watching and contributing to watering the planted seeds. I am excited to see what grows out of all the seeds he planted. There will hopefully be some beets, okra, fennel, and some more yummy produce that I can't remember. The reason I like planting in Oregon is because of the rain that comes, rich soil and the fact that we have a place to plant the seeds. I can't wait to try our first "crop" in the early summer.

Ahhhh...Spring!

I don't know about you guys, but I love the smell of fresh spring flowers, cut grass and rain. There is a lot of new things happening and it fits so perfectly with this season. I am excited about meeting our little boy in about 5 weeks, which is something VERY new for both Joseph and I. I had another good appointment with my doctor yesterday and so far everything is looking good. It's always fun for me to hear the heart beat. I have probably heard it a dozen times, but it nevers gets old for me. I wonder if I will try to listen to his heart beat when he is born? The doctor told me that I am in the "cute" stage of pregnancy. I don't know if I would use the word "cute". I would rather use uncomfortable... swollen... acid reflux... I might even use the word "FUN" sometimes. It is fun to feel his feet kicking or elbows or whatever part of the body seems to bulge through.

First Blog

We've decided to set up a blog sit for news on Heidi's pregnancy and our future addition. We'll also cover our family life news here. If that's what you're looking for you're in the right place.