Jack L-O-V-E-S Grace!!!

Thank goodness for Grace (Jack's cousin)! She kept him so entertained that not only did he quietly (and happily) sit with her for quite awhile--but he did so nearly 2 hours after bedtime. A feat I have never seen accomplished. I think its safe to say that Jack has taken a liking to her.

Sleeping Beauty

Of course, we also got to see Greta today. She has grown quite a bit since we saw her last. She decided to spend most of her time cuddling/sleeping (which probably meant she kept Jace and Laura awake all night), but it was sure nice to snuggle with a little baby for awhile--Jack, uh, doesn't really go for that kind of thing. Never has. Can't wait to see this pair playing together in a year or two. And I hope Jack doesn't corrupt this sweet little girl.

Aunt Jen comes to town...

Bob's sister Jen came to town this weekend to visit Jace, Laura, and Greta--fortunately, we were lucky enough to catch an afternoon with her as well. We loved seeing everyone, but sure wish we didn't have to wait until summer to see Jen, Chris, and the kids.

Aunt Jen and Jack

Grandma Teresa and Jack

Cousin Kendra and Jack

Trucks

Jack usually uses this truck as a climbing accessory. If he lays it on its side, he can use it as a step stool onto the fireplace and occasionally the couch. Today, though, he actually rolled it along the floor and pushed the buttons--you know, what its made to do.

Is this not seriously the most ornery face you've ever seen?

Mmmm--when he looks like this, I just want to eat him up. He's so stinkin' cute sometimes (if I say so myself).

Goofing around...

Double Digits!!

10 Months Old !!!!

Its so hard to believe, but today, Jack is 10 months old. The last month has certainly been trying at times--primarily with all the sickness we've experienced. We're on our 2nd round of antibiotics for an ear infection that doesn't want to disappear, but I think we're on the right track. Last Thursday (at our 5th doctor's visit this past month)....Jack finally hit the 19lb mark. While apparently not the least bit concerning, Jack's weight gain since 6-7 months has dramatically slowed....probably because there is no way to feed him enough to keep up with his crazy state of constant activity. However, as the puking has (thankfully) slowed, his appetite has definitely increased, and it appears he might be starting to put a little meat on his scrawny little self. Although--I don't think he'll be catching up with his cousin, Jason (who's almost 9 months old)--he's got him beat by 4 pounds.

A week ago, we got to see him take his first step. And he appears to get a little braver all the time. Currently, he's really big into climbing--quite scary. He'll use anything to give himself a boost. Really, he's just all over the place. And into everything. There is no way to contain him. He has only 2 modes--insane or asleep, but we're starting to adjust to that fact.

The last couple weeks he's been taking GREAT naps...and we are ALL sleeping much better now that he's in his own room. He now wakes up in the morning and from naps happy...usually willing to sit and play for several minutes without us rushing to to get him. He's also starting to more discriminately say ma-ma, da-da, ba-ba, and makes this weird 'gong-gong-gong' noise when he's playing--I have no idea what that means. Its really funny to watch. He's gotten extremely goofy over the last week. Laughing and giggling at the smallest things.

So far, I'd have to say we are LOVING 10 months.

A new hideout...

A Big Step...

Today, these little piggies took their first solo step. We certainly weren't expecting it. Jack had been standing near the couch and had turned around to look at Daddy. Bob held his arms out and Jack's little feet tried to oblige. No, we didn't get it on video. It wasn't even more than one step, but I was SO incredibly glad that we were both there to see it. Can only imagine where these feet will take him next.