Jacob's 6 Month Check-up
We went this morning for Jacob's 6 month well child check. Things looked good, but he didn't gain as much weight as they would like. He had only gained 6 ounces in the last 2 months. So, we have to go back in in a month to get that checked out. We are going to start doing solids more regularly now since he is 6 months, so that should help a lot. They also suggested I drink more water and take Fenugreek for a couple days. That is an herb used to increase milk supply. So here are his stats...

Height - 26.5"
Weight - 16 lbs, 7 oz

Nathan went for his 6 month check-up a week late, but here were his stats then...

Height - 27"
Weight - 18 lbs, 1 oz

Sleeping Arrangements
A week ago we decided to take the plunge and have the boys sleep in the same room. Well, it has worked out great and they are roomies now. Nathan likes to make noise before he falls asleep and it doesn't seem to bother Jacob, thankfully.

Graduation
Daryl's party went well this past weekend. We surprised him really well with a new TV. It is a flat panel and is really nice. Hey, I also get the benefit of it! We also got him his tassel and hood to have as a memento. He should receive his diploma in a few weeks.


Company Picnic
Today we went up to Huber Farm in Starlight, Indiana, for my dad's company picnic. Nathan got to ride a horse, go down a really long slide, jump in a bounce house, eat, shoot some corn cobs from a canon, launch some balls from a slingshot into a lake, take a hayride, feed some goats, and a few other things. We had a good time!

Half Birthday
Today is Jacob's half birthday! We got a picture of him like we had of Nathan. Here are those two next to each other. I have also posted some new pictures in our online gallery. You can see those by clicking on the link above and to the right.

It is finished!

This week I will be an official graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, or SWBTS as they call it.

I started Seminary in August of 2002, so this has been a process consisting of:
* 67 graduate hours of studies
* 500+ pages of written term papers/homework
* Countless hours reading material which frankly, at times, is boring
* 5 school years
* 3 states - Texas (twice), Oklahoma, Kentucky
* 2 apartments
* 3 houses
* 2 children
* and 1 wife :)

I turned in my last paper on Monday. I had my last debrief conversation with my professor on Tuesday. The graduation (we will not attend) is on Friday. And they should send my diploma to me in the next couple weeks.

I completed the MACE - Master of Arts in Christian Education program which is roughly 1/3 theology and 2/3 educational fundamentals, foundation, and administration.

What next in the world of education for me? Nothing to speak of. I'm confident that I'm in a good place in life. I enjoy being a "Jesus Geek" and am serving at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. I am currently serving as a Technical Services Manager where I lead a team of 5 other IT Professionals (Desktop Support/Help Desk and Network Administrators). It's a fun place and fits my gifts and talents well. I've always heard "if at first you don't succeed, go back for another degree..." but I think I'm done.... for now! ha!

Anyway, I don't think I've ever posted on the Hunterfam blog, so I thought I'd give it ago and share some happy news from the Hunter Family.

Much Love, --DW & Family

Happy Derby Day!
It isn't the best weather today for the 133rd Derby... pretty rainy and dreary. I went last night to Kroger and saw them making the garland of roses. It is really pretty. Some interesting facts...

• it is made up of 554 roses
• the garland tradition started in 1932, before that it was a horseshoe-shaped arrangement
  
• it takes about 8 hours to complete

Here is a picture I took from last night...

Nathan Update
Nathan is getting more and more words each day. It is really neat to see and hear. A lot of the words only we can recognize at this point, but they are coming. Here is a video of a few of them...




Another exciting milestone for today is that he went poo poo in the potty! Well, I heard him grunting so I ran him over to the potty and he went in it. I'm not sure how much he understands of it all, but it is a start!

Balloon Chasing
This past Saturday was The Great Balloon Race which is part of the Derby Festival. We got up really early and drove to where we could see them pass overhead. It was really neat and Nathan liked seeing them. We left a little late and only saw a few of the balloons though.

Jacob Update
Jacob is doing well. He is very smiley and content most of the time. We got him on a pretty good routine now. He wakes up around 7ish and then goes to be around 8. Nathan and Jacob both nap at 1, so it is nice to have some quiet time! A few nights ago he rolled from his back to his belly, but he has yet to do it since then. Here are some recent pictures of him...