Spending time in PJs

A Trip to Lafayette

Jack with his cousin Grace

Jack with Grandma Teresa

Jack with his Aunt Laura (and his soon-to-be born baby girl cousin)


I worked today while Bob and Jack flew the coop and spent the day with family. I came home to an empty house (for about an hour)--and truly had no idea what to do with myself. But, by the time I figured it out, they were already home. Oh well--another day (or decade)!!

Saying goodbye to Granny...

...well, for a month anyway.

Hitting the Jackpot!

~~Rocking~~

I still L-O-V-E this little grin.

I wouldn't say he looks thrilled to be having his picture taken (repeatedly).

Getting the hang of it.

And, well, not getting the hang of it.

What do you do at Granny's when there's no power?

You hang out with mommy for a little bit....

When that gets boring, you start thinking about what kind of trouble you can get into.

You get ready to explore your new surroundings...

Show off your teeth to the camera.


Finally, you put your escape plan into action and tackle the stairs.

(Successfully, I might add)

How do you know...

....when its time for a new diaper?

Perhaps, when it looks like THIS.

What a load....I mean, its down to his knees.

Remember this...

....because I'm not sure it'll ever happen again. In fact, I can't believe it happened at all. He fell asleep during his nighttime bottle (this alone was a feat), and then was so out that he even stayed asleep during the transfer to his own bed (this was fantastic since he's such a light sleeper you have to tiptoe around usually to keep him asleep) .

An Evening at Home

Cooperative is not his middle name...

So...after months of teething symptoms, a couple weeks ago, Jack's teeth finally BOTH made their first appearance. I've been trying quite hard to get some pictures of his new pearly whites, but I'd say he's made it rather difficult. I mean he has no problem biting you with them. Or clamping down on your figure when you want to feel them. But actually SEEING them--not so cooperative. After several unsuccessful attempts, I think I finally managed to get one (you know, if you look REAL close).

Here's what happened when I started snapping the pictures....

Its like he knew exactly what I was trying to do--and did the complete opposite.

Finally, though, I got him on the sly.

Our Little Jailbird

I guess he does wear a lot of stripes.

THEN...

and NOW...

Our sweet little boy...

...so innocently making fart noises (eh innocent, yeah okay).

Apparently, we start 'em young around here.

We love him--tongue and all!

Uncle Jason comes to town...

My brother, Jason, and his wife, Alex, came for a visit this week. They live in Key Largo--and sadly, this means that we don't get to see them very often. The last time they were here was in April right after Jack was born. Needless to say, I think Jack had changed quite a bit since that last trip. Many times looking at Jack it reminds me of Jason in baby pictures--and I have a feeling that Jack will also follow suit when it comes to the hyperactive behavior (can't wait). We had a nice couple of days. Jack went to his first movie at the theater--he was rather good, especially for being up past bedtime. And he got to spend some time entertaining Uncle Jason and Aunt Alex--and he certainly showed them his stellar puking abilities. I was sad to say goodbye (I miss my little brother LOTS when he's not here)--hopefully, another 8 months doesn't go by before we get to see them again--perhaps we'll find a way to manage a trip down to Florida sometime next year.

Moving on up...

Now that Jack is entirely mobile--why I was excited for this I am not sure--but he can easily get into ANYTHING. He'll spot something from two rooms away and off he goes. He's also discovered that he can pull up to get to whatever it is his little heart desires. Most of the time he pulls up and stays on his knees....although the other day he was in this position at the window, I turn my back for a second, and when I look back he had moved his hands up the window pane and was standing ALL the way up, swinging his backside around like it was no big deal. Scary stuff! His new feats have already led to a few bumps and bruises--but he seems to be taking them all in stride (I'm trying my best to do the same).