Jake runs

Jake loves to be outside! His favorite places are the park and the zoo. Since it was too late to go to either of those places, I took Jake for a walk around the block - well really he took me. He pretty much ran like this the whole way. Lucky for me, he stopped several times to point out trees, dogs, bugs, etc so I could catch up. :-)

Jake's message to Daddy! A must see...

Jake loves the water...

 

The sweet things in life!

Dan has started a new nightly routine with Jake and I just discovered it last night. Jake's nighttime routine consists of Nakey Jakey Bear, chasing dad all around the house, then pj's, teeth brushing, then reading books, praying together and then bed. Just recently Dan has started to sing to Jake before he puts him down. I didn't know that until last night. Jake and I went through his whole routine, I turned out the light and prayed with Jake and then he turned to me and said, "Momma sing". He has never asked me to do that but I wasn't going to deny him. So I sang him some of my favorite songs. He then put his face against mine as I continued to sing and then he gave me a kiss and said, "Non" which means bed. It was amazing how much good that time did my heart. After talking with Dan, I discovered he had recently started this routine with Jake. I couldn't believe how sweet it was. I asked Dan what he sang to Jake and he sings a variation of the "Baby Bubbas" song that Dan made up shortly after Jake was born.

The sweetest moments to cherish with our little boy!

Life is changing...

It is amazing to me how often it seems like life changes dramatically! I started my new job at PLNU in October and it has been a great change for us. It is definitely weird not working with Dan and carpooling everyday. The commute is pretty long but the view out here in Point Loma is fabulous. I really enjoy all my co-workers and the environment here as well. 

The other change coming is our family going from 3 to 4. We are so excited for our little girl to join us but we have a lot of work and adjustments to make before we get there. We will be moving Jake to a big boy bed soon so that he can get used to that and won't feel like we are booting him out of his bed for his sissy. We will be converting the office into a nursery. There will be some purging going on which will be hard but probably good for us. 

Dan and I were talking about what we were excited about with having a girl, and Dan suddenly got a little teary eyed and said "I just realized I get to walk someone down the aisle!" Super sweet! Then a minute later, he says, "I just realized I have to pay for a wedding!" Hahaha. I love my husband. I have no doubt my daughter will have her daddy wrapped around her little finger, and I can't wait. 

Due date is June 9th, it still feels far away but I know it will be here before we know it. Here's to more changes! :-)

Baby is...

 

October 22, 2012
Dear Family and Friends,
With the changes of Autumn come changes for the Quezada
family! I want to let you know that October 12th was my last
day with Amor Ministries. We have been blessed to be a part of
this ministry and serve together for the past 7 years. Dan will
continue to serve with Amor, but I am moving on to join the
team at Point Loma Nazarene University. There is a mixture of
sadness and excitement as I make this change. I’ve loved being a part of what God is doing, and I
get to continue that at PLNU. I will miss the people I’ve worked with
and miss the ministry I fell in love with. In my new position, I will be
doing many of the same things that I’ve done recently at Amor, as I
am the new Coordinator of Gift Processing at PLNU .
“Thank you” to each and every one of you for being a part of this
amazing journey with us! Thank you for your support, friendship,
prayers, and encouragement. Thank you for being a part of this
ministry with us! We could not have been here for 7 years without
you all. Dan could not continue without you. Thank you for being a
part our story — meeting at Amor, falling in love, getting married, and
starting our family. We look forward to sharing more Amor
experiences with you through Dan’s eyes! :-)
Blessings,
Katie, Dan, and Jake