What's new with Baby Jeannie

My baby girl will be 10 months on Friday...10 months!!...

I can't believe how time has flown by. Let's see...as suspected, and just like her mom, Jeannie loves her name. She held up her head and slept through the night since day 1, she rolled over on her side from her back on day 2 (but not again until later)...scared me; let me tell ya!..., she loves her parents without a doubt and is a joy to have in our family. The doctor said her mobility is very advanced for her age when she started picking things up, catching swinging objects, holding her bottle, sitting up by herself and standing (assisted) at her 6 month appointment. She is so smart and loves music...anything that has to do with singing; she'll stop what she's doing to listen. Mommy's little girl!! She has recently started standing on her own and even more recently is able to stand on her own while doing things with her hands or bouncing (dancing). She took her first step last Thursday and another last night. She's been walking in her walker since her little toes first touched the ground. Now, she races around like nobody's business. I honestly think she's able to walk now; she's just lacking in confidence and a little in balance. She's always been a very vocal baby - though not over the top - and just last week I thought I heard her singing to her musical toys. Cutest thing ever! Right now she loves to say 'Dad' or 'Dadda'. Actually, on Sunday she said as clear as day, 'Hello Dadda' while waving at him. She's only said 'Mama' a couple times but it's cool; as long as she progressing, I'm happy. Her newest thing that I hope will never go away are long snuggles. She'll just wrap those loving arms around our neck and hug tight staying there for a long time. It is so wonderful to knowing our baby loves us.

Some of the things she's done and places she's gone (so far) are:
Sea World
LA County Zoo
Knott's Berry Farm
Tent Camping
Baseball Game
Basketball Game
Road Trip (to Utah)
Huntington Beach

Been to the snow
Car Shows
LA County Fair
...and lots of visiting...

(In March she's going to go on her first plane ride to Idaho)

Jeannie Angelle: Birth

On April 5th at 9:49 p.m., my little angel was born. Her father and I named her Jeannie Angelle Lynch. Jeannie after me...ever since I was 13, I wanted to name my daughter after me; I love my name! Angelle (pronounced On-Gel) after Angelle Sampey; an NHRA top fuel motorcycle racer. Why her you ask? She is this 90 pound girl (give or take) who wanted to race motorcycles for the NHRA when the sport was mainly done by men. She put her mind to it and began racing; and winning, but not without persecution. She continued doing was she set out to do and became the champion of her division. I name my daughter after her because I want Jeannie to know that she CAN do anything she sets out to do despite any obsticles that may come her way. If she is humble, keeps the commandments and sets out to do righteous things, I know the Lord will guide and protect her on her way. She was 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches long. She didn't cry when she came out; she was very content. She didn't have any wrinkles like a newborn typically has. She came out looking like a few months old baby. She is eye candy; very pleasant to look at. I look at her and can't believe she's mine...it's an amazing experience being a mom; I absolutely love it!

"The Kids"

Jasmine: Jeremi's Uncle brought her to us; she was a stray kitten in his housing complex. I think we got her in the beginning of 2003. She is a gray kittie...I think a mix between a common cat and a Siamese.
Jenna: We got her from an ad in the Penny Saver either in late 2003 or early 2004. (I'm horrible with these dates) The ad was for a Shephard/Husky mix for $375 each. Jeremi went over there to take a look and came back with Jenna. We paid $300 but the guy agreed on the price very quickly, so we could've paid less...oh well, she is worth every penny! She is an amazing dog...I highly recommend this breed to EVERYONE.
Jack & Jill: Jeremi's sister knew someone in Utah selling pure-bred Siberian Huskies. Jeremi and I have wanted huskies since we started talking about pets and after getting Jenna, and seeing what a great dog she was, we thought we'd get another one. We thought that we could breed her with a full Husky for great puppies; 3/4 Husky, 1/4 Shephard. The guy gave us a great deal we couldn't pass up; two for, I think, $675...a male and a female. Jeremi went up to get them and came back Christmas day of 2006...or was it 2007...I'll have to find out for sure... They're great dogs and stunning to look at too!
Japetto: We had some stray kittens born in our stables in late 2008, early 2009. Coming out of the house one morning, I heard a ear shattering scream from a cat in the back-back yard. Fearing that my dogs found a cat and was "playing" with it, I ran over to find that indeed, my Jackie-Boy had found a tiny black kitten. Luckily though, the kitten turned itself into a muzzle for my dog. He had his top claws clinging to the top of Jack's snout and the bottom claws clinging to the bottom. It was a sight to see...here this little kitten was eye to eye with this ginormous dog and was screaming louder than I've ever heard before. Jack was trying urnestly to scrape the kitten off his nose without success. I ripped the kitten off him and tossed the poor thing aside so I could scold the dogs out of the backyard. The dogs listened and I went back to try to find the kitten but couldn't...I was worried. Later though, I saw the kitten around the stable where his family was...it turns out, the mom didn't want him any more; probably because he now smelled like dog. She left him to perish outside of the safety of the stable. I then tried to feed him but he would always run away. Little by little, I continued to try to get him to trust me and I was finally able to gain that trust on a very cold night. I heard a very sick meow at like 2 a.m. and was very worried so I went out to see if it was "Munchkin" and it was. He was curled up in a little ball and was walking that way...it was alarming...he let me pick him up and he's been with us ever since. The next morning after I got him, he was the most cuddly and trusting thing...you'd never know he was a stray.

Our Background

Jeremi and I met "officially" on April 8, 2000 at an April Fools Day party my friend Brandy threw. I was 20 and Jeremi was 21...to be 22 the following month on the 12th. Without going into too much detail, I truly feel that Jeremi's and my meeting was set up from on high and I wouldn't be the girl I am today if that day hadn't happened. Although I was enjoying "single" life very much at the time, Jeremi and I became exclusive after one month and got engaged on October 28th of that same year. We were set to get married on April 21, 2001, but decided on a longer engagement instead. We were married on September 21, 2002. We began our life together living in San Dimas with his family. We agreed to stay and take care of his mother who is sick. We still live at this house, but we've converted the garage into a little apartment and live there. Our first child was born on April 5th; her name is Jeannie Angelle Lynch. We have three dogs: Jenna, Jack and Jill; and two cats: Jasmine and Japetto. Jeremi works at Covina Appliance but is trying to get into either the Sheriff's or the LAPD and is currently in the testing process for both. I work at the National Hot Rod Association's corporate office here in Glendora. We feel very lucky to be employed at such great places with the economy the way it is; although, I can't wait for the opportunity to be able to be a stay at home mom.