12 Weeks

Twelve weeks! Wow, what a whirl! 

These past six have been much better than the previous six. Really, the last three weeks have been pretty great. I feel like we're finally hitting our stride.

This collage is not my favorite/best work. But, it will do. (the 10 week photo is my favorite)

Today, when I was taking pictures I clicked one that immediately reminded me of 

one of my favorites of Jonah. 

So, I dug through my files and found it. Isn't the comparison amazing! 

I love that they are making nearly the same expression. 

 He was two weeks younger when his photo was taken. I sure do love these beautiful kids! 

A Sporting Good Time

I first uploaded each of these pictures individually, but it wasn't as enjoyable to look at. So, I made one of my fun collages! Aren't you excited!

If you have met Jonah, then you know he loves to play ball. Any ball, he's not picky. But, he doesn't limit himself to just balls. He likes anything that is done outside, or anything athletic (although he doesn't yet know the word or meaning of 'athletic')

above you see Jonah:

• wearing a bike helmet (the way he thinks it should look)
• sporting BEN's tennis racket (it had to be Ben's)
• with his fave....the basketball
• ready for swimming

• being Joe Cool
• playing t-ball with Molly
• drying off after swimming

below you will see Jonah playing his own little made-up game...

Football on the Hammock, or "weeep" 

(since that's what I call the word he keeps repeating):

I did not put the ball on the hammock.
This was all Jonah's doing...no form of weird parental torture! 

Dr. Pepper Remake

Remember the Dr. Pepper Photo Contest (that we didn't win)?

Well, Dr. Pepper has a new product.

it's the "manly" diet drink

So, I'm thinking, what better product could there be for the "cute boys and dr. pepper" photo contest. 

I know I just entered and I don't know if there are rules about re-entering. But, there's no harm in asking is there?

I'm trying a different angle this time.  This time I'm including Jonathan. 

But I need your input. I don't know which photo to enter. 

#1

#2

#3

Keep in mind this is for the Dr. Pepper calendar. We're looking for the complete package here. I am trying to best feature the product AND the cuteness. If the one on the right were better of Jonah, it would be my pick. 

What do YOU think?

oooh. Do you think she'd accept a collage?? You know how I love to make a good collage!

Dr. Pepper, Baby!

We have stumbled upon a really fun opportunity in the Atkins' house!

I have entered Jonah into a Dr. Pepper Photo Contest via this little blog called i hate green beans. The author, Lincee Ray is so funny. I love the way she writes. 

Now, here's my confession: I discovered Lincee and her fabulous writing through watching the Bachelor/Bachelorette on ABC. I first watched the show with a bunch of friends the year after I graduated college. I don't remember who any of the people were on the show that year, but I sure do remember the friends I watched with! We had some fun times all crammed into a tiny apartment around a tiny tv!!

In more recent years I started watching again, with a different set of friends. We have an equally good time watching and talking about all the drama. Sometimes I find myself saying a little prayer for these people who are on national television. Not because I'm concerned for the outcome of the show, but because it makes me so sad that people have such a hole in them that they try to fill it  with (what I perceive as) fake love.

Anyway, it was this more recent viewing that led me to Lincee Ray. She has several facets to her blog. One of them is dedicated to recapping the show. Another of them is Dr. Pepper. She has worked out a deal with some wonderful people at the Dr. Pepper offices. They make a calendar and she features entries for the "Men of Dr. Pepper." Each month they choose a  new photo and the winner gets a YEAR's SUPPLY OF DR. PEPPER!!

So, I will notify you when voting happens...I will need some support.

And if we win we will have a Dr. Pepper party at our house!!

Whaddayathink? Is this the face of a winner?