John Patrick visited Santa yesterday and loved him. He did not want to get off of his lap.

Today, is his 10 month birthday. I cannot believe it. Everyone tells you the time flies and it really does. Well, all my Christmas shopping is done, just need to wrap. That is hard to do with a 10 month old. He loves paper, I will just have to wait for a nap. I am sure he will get more than he needs for his 1st Christmas, but he is so easy to spoil. Merry Christmas to everyone. This Christmas is a true blessing to our family, we have John Patrick.

I am back. Sorry, that has taken me so long to report on the Fartin Martins but we have been busy with traveling and the holidays. Jason has been golfing in some tournaments one in North Carolina and one in Jupiter, Florida. So, when he leaves for golf, John Patrick, Stolie and I head to West Virginia.

John Patrick is now standing, he pulls himself up on everything and he tries to walk. It will not be too much longer. His two lower teeth finally came in, right at his 9 month birthday. When he smiles with those teeth, it just melts your heart. At his 9 month well visit, he moved up into the 65th percentile. WOW, at his 6 month visit he was only in the 25th percentile. He is really growing. His grandpa John thinks he is going to be 6'5. It is hard to believe he was 3lbs 9oz. at birth. Here are some pics of the little man. I will try and do better with blogging.