Random springtime fun...

Here's a dose of random pictures this spring:

I had a week when I worked days and we needed some help with babysitting. Diane graciously volunteered and the result are these three pictures. 

Jack dd not nap once the entire day with Diane and Reese. The results:

I can't resist cute nakeybaby bath time pics :)

Mom. Must you always take my picture. Yes. Yes I must. 

A fun impromptu BBQ at the snyders led to a ride in the wagon with Reese and Harper. 

Jack loves auntie stone!

One of my favorite pictures. And one of Jack's favorite things to do. 

Always such a happy guy. 

Weeeeee...

What can I say this kid loves to swing!

My lil Irish man...

I could not resist the urge to dress jack up for St. Patricks day. The results were adorable.

9 months...

Jack is 9 months and so very active now. We've had quite the milestone this month as well... His first word! 

I say it every month but it really is so awesome to watch him develop, grow and change each month. Being a parent is incredible. 

At 9 months Jack:

Has Two teeth

Officially said mom on valentines day (an melted my heart in the process)

Waves hi and bye 

Stands for a second on his own before falling. 

Does not like puffs. You put them in his mouth and he acts like he is choking. It's actually quite funny to see. 

Eats purees/cereal 3 times a day and breastfeeds.  

Gives slobbery sweet open mouth kisses 

Wears Size 3 diapers and size 6-9 month clothes. 

Usually will take 2 naps...if mom is lucky. 

Still wakes up twice during the night. 

Jack really is such a sweet natured boy and is happy pretty much all the time. He has no problem with strangers and loves everybody. His smile still lights up a room and his laugh will make even the grinch giggle. 

Super Seahawks!!!

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions! 

The week after the game the hawks held a huge parade and celebration at the clink. Jack and I decided we didn't want to miss it and we headed over the mountains with Terry and Amy to join in in the fun.  It was fun, and it was FREEZING! 

Luckily some very generous friends of ours, the Layton's, are season ticket holders. They got exclusive tickets to the post parade celebration at century link field, but couldn't  my make it so they gave them to us to use.  It was nice to have a place to sit, eat and use the bathroom while we waited. Did I mention it was cold? It was. Jack had on about 7 layers including two snow suits. I think he stayed quite toasty while the rest of us froze

It was a long cold day but worth the wait to see the team celebrate! I love that I got to share the day with Jack and even though he won't remember he can tell everyone he was there. 

Go hawks!

Winter wonder...

We had a (thankfully) rather mild winter this year, and I for one could not have been happier. My idea of hell would be trying to carry around a baby in ice and snow for 5 months. However, that being said I am not a total Scrooge and I do enjoy some snow and cold weather now and again.  I just like it in moderation with some sunny days sprinkled in there as well. So really this winter was pretty great...for a winter. 

Here are some random shots of Jack from his first winter season. 

Baby's first Christmas...

Heeeeere's Jack! Bright eyed and bushy tailed for his very first Christmas!

Despite how good I've been about taking pictures this year I failed at documenting most of our Christmas traditions. I did manage to get one family shot of us dressed in our church attire. 

We spent Christmas Eve at the McCollum's with all the family. Jack and Lauren had a great time getting to know one another. These two may give us a run for our money in the coming years. They already look like they are plotting against us.

Christmas morning we spent just the 3 of us at home. We relaxed, Jim made breakfast, and then we opened presents. Here is Jack opening his very first one. 

Jack was spoiled with lots of books and toys. One of his favorite gifts was this bear from his Uncle John an Aunt Sara (the Lamanna's)

Steubie is so soft and fluffy, and Jack loves laying on him and rolling all over the floor with him.

Jack also got a new little blanket bear from his great Aunt Pat. He loves it and sleeps with it every night. 

Christmas Day was spent at my mom's house, with Aunt Amy and Uncle Terry. We had dinner and opened presents. Jack must have been worn out from all the excitement because he passed out on me for a good hour or so, which he never does. I'm not complaining, I will always take cuddles from my little love bug. It's my own little Christmas miracle.

 

 

 

We had a wonderful first Christmas, building new traditions and making fantastic memories as a family of 3.  And having these two to share my life with is the only present this mom needs.