Saturday, December 31, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
christmas day
~Christmas morning at home~
A very sleepy Jack
~And then to Grandma Judy and Grandpa Kirk's house~
Merry First Christmas Jackson!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
santa claus
We waited in line a long, long time to see Santa Claus. And of course after waiting for 20 minutes Santa Claus decided it was time to feed his reindeer. But despite the waiting and waiting, and fearing that you would have a total meltdown since we were encroaching into your nap time, we had the most wonderful time. You were happy and content and a joy to be with. We played and giggled. And played and giggled some more. And then we finally got to Santa's cabin. After a quick look to check him out you turned and gave the biggest smile. We both commented later about how much fun we had with you and how we are so lucky to be your parents. Maybe we will even brave the masses next year to do it all over again.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
a new friend
We got to meet Emmett Rye today! What a lucky guy to have Vince and Pi as parents. He's only 2 months old and has already gotten to go ice skating on a frozen mountain lake! Here's to Jackson and Emmett being long time friends. It looks like they are off to a good start.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
xmas at pike place market
Today Mike and I continued our Christmas tradition of going to Pike Place Market for a little shopping. And Ginger Cider! I think that is the real reason we go. And even though we had to skip the tradition of going to Vito's for a cocktail afterwards, we had the best time with Jackson.
Mike showing (well, trying to show) Jackson his tile in Pike Place Market
The most amazing ginger cider.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
6 months
6 months
Nickname:
Still Bug
{but might be Monkey really soon}
Weight:
18 lbs 7 oz ~ 70th%
{4 months ~ 15 lbs 5.5oz ~ 50th%}
Length:
27 1/2 inches ~ 90th%
{4 months ~ 27 inches ~ 98th% ~ think this was an overshot}
Head Circumference:
44cm ~ 75th
{4 months ~ 42cm ~ 50-75th%}
Eating:
You are on a schedule now and eat an 8oz bottle of formula four times a day...when you get up, after your first nap, after your second nap and then right before bed. Your last bottle of breastmilk was when you turned 5 months old and I cried while I gave it to you.
We gave you your first real food at about 5 1/2 months. Sweet Potato! You really seemed to like it, actually you have liked most of the foods we have given you. So far it has been sweet potato, banana, avocado, curried yams with coconut milk (made by Grandpa Kirk and a big hit), chicken soup, pork carnitas (another big hit!) and yummy rich yogurt from a local farm.
Sleep:
No complaints from us! You are a great sleeper, day and night. Just after you turned 4 months we transitioned you from the co-sleeper to your crib. The first night was hard (especially for your mama) but then we all adjusted pretty quickly. Your schedule these days is waking up anywhere from 8am-9am, about an hour long nap a couple of hours later, then a 2 hour nap in the afternoon and then bedtime around 8pm. Our night time routine isn't anything too special. We sit in the rocker in your room with the white noise machine on (waves), rock you and give you a bottle. Then you fall asleep and we lay you down. On most nights there is a small interruption but basically sleeping through the night. There have been a few times we have had to let you cry it out but not too many, thank goodness.
Personality:
You are still one happy baby. Lots of smiles all of the time. And giggles when we work at it! Determination is also showing itself. When you want to do something you are set on doing it. But we are still in the days of being able to take something you want away and you don't care. I think our days are numbered. You continue to be curious and engaging. Sometimes I think you get bored when we are at home too much. You love to explore and be social.
Development:
You are changing before our eyes! Someone recently told me that you were quite precocious. That is a pretty good word for you. In the last week you have started to sit. At just over 5 months you started doing a caterpillar crawl and then at 6 months and 2 days you started crawling on your hands and knees. At just 6 months you suddenly started to pull yourself up on your knees quickly followed by getting up on your feet. That was quite the surprise! Your favorite past time is climbing on us and having us give you our hands so you can stand up. And you look so proud every time! We can't wait to see your face when you start to walk. We have a feeling that won't be very far away. But the most challenging thing has been changing your diapers and clothes. It is all we can do to keep you from catapulting your self off of the dresser!
Head to Toe:
You are getting quite the head of straight, thick blonde hair. People still constantly comment about how groomed and 'coiffed' it looks. You have the sweetest round face. You crinkle your nose when you smile and it is adorable. You have the perfect amount of rolls:) Most people say that you look like your mama. But you have obviously gotten your papa's physical abilities!
Favorite Things:
Still Wheels on the Bus and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da
Being with people, especially babies
Making your parents 'baby wrestle' when they change you
Moving all of the floor~crawling, sitting, downward dog, climbing, standing, repeat
Chewing on anything and everything
Spitting up. Not our favorite.
Helping Papa build a fire
Going for walks in the stroller
Climbing on Sunny
Swimming!
Dislikes:
Being made to lie still for diaper changes
Having your nose wiped
I miss:
How fast the time is going.
What I look forward to:
Your first Christmas
Making more sounds like baba, gaga, mama, papa!
Watching you explore the world
Nickname:
Still Bug
{but might be Monkey really soon}
Weight:
18 lbs 7 oz ~ 70th%
{4 months ~ 15 lbs 5.5oz ~ 50th%}
Length:
27 1/2 inches ~ 90th%
{4 months ~ 27 inches ~ 98th% ~ think this was an overshot}
Head Circumference:
44cm ~ 75th
{4 months ~ 42cm ~ 50-75th%}
Eating:
You are on a schedule now and eat an 8oz bottle of formula four times a day...when you get up, after your first nap, after your second nap and then right before bed. Your last bottle of breastmilk was when you turned 5 months old and I cried while I gave it to you.
We gave you your first real food at about 5 1/2 months. Sweet Potato! You really seemed to like it, actually you have liked most of the foods we have given you. So far it has been sweet potato, banana, avocado, curried yams with coconut milk (made by Grandpa Kirk and a big hit), chicken soup, pork carnitas (another big hit!) and yummy rich yogurt from a local farm.
Sleep:
No complaints from us! You are a great sleeper, day and night. Just after you turned 4 months we transitioned you from the co-sleeper to your crib. The first night was hard (especially for your mama) but then we all adjusted pretty quickly. Your schedule these days is waking up anywhere from 8am-9am, about an hour long nap a couple of hours later, then a 2 hour nap in the afternoon and then bedtime around 8pm. Our night time routine isn't anything too special. We sit in the rocker in your room with the white noise machine on (waves), rock you and give you a bottle. Then you fall asleep and we lay you down. On most nights there is a small interruption but basically sleeping through the night. There have been a few times we have had to let you cry it out but not too many, thank goodness.
Personality:
You are still one happy baby. Lots of smiles all of the time. And giggles when we work at it! Determination is also showing itself. When you want to do something you are set on doing it. But we are still in the days of being able to take something you want away and you don't care. I think our days are numbered. You continue to be curious and engaging. Sometimes I think you get bored when we are at home too much. You love to explore and be social.
Development:
You are changing before our eyes! Someone recently told me that you were quite precocious. That is a pretty good word for you. In the last week you have started to sit. At just over 5 months you started doing a caterpillar crawl and then at 6 months and 2 days you started crawling on your hands and knees. At just 6 months you suddenly started to pull yourself up on your knees quickly followed by getting up on your feet. That was quite the surprise! Your favorite past time is climbing on us and having us give you our hands so you can stand up. And you look so proud every time! We can't wait to see your face when you start to walk. We have a feeling that won't be very far away. But the most challenging thing has been changing your diapers and clothes. It is all we can do to keep you from catapulting your self off of the dresser!
Head to Toe:
You are getting quite the head of straight, thick blonde hair. People still constantly comment about how groomed and 'coiffed' it looks. You have the sweetest round face. You crinkle your nose when you smile and it is adorable. You have the perfect amount of rolls:) Most people say that you look like your mama. But you have obviously gotten your papa's physical abilities!
Favorite Things:
Still Wheels on the Bus and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da
Being with people, especially babies
Making your parents 'baby wrestle' when they change you
Moving all of the floor~crawling, sitting, downward dog, climbing, standing, repeat
Chewing on anything and everything
Spitting up. Not our favorite.
Helping Papa build a fire
Going for walks in the stroller
Climbing on Sunny
Swimming!
Dislikes:
Being made to lie still for diaper changes
Having your nose wiped
I miss:
How fast the time is going.
What I look forward to:
Your first Christmas
Making more sounds like baba, gaga, mama, papa!
Watching you explore the world
Monday, December 5, 2011
one week=leaps and bounds
One week ago I started to sit on my own...
And now I am sitting like this...
On Thanksgiving I decided I wanted to stand and found out my parent's make a pretty good jungle gym...
Yesterday I did this...
And then this...all on my own.
And for my biggest trick of all! Today I surprised my mama by
crawling on my hands and knees!
crawling on my hands and knees!
But I still think this is my favorite!
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