7 months

We are a bit late on our 7 month pictures, but better late than never. Here are some fun facts about Jack at 7 months-

• Jack has 2 teeth!!
• Jack sleeps 12 hours a night and takes 2 solid naps.We are very lucky with his sleeping patterns as he rarely wakes up in night. 
• He's an eating machine! Jack loves all fruits and most veggies. He isn't too crazy about green peas, but we are making progress. He loves apples and pears and even tried avocado. 
• In the last few weeks, Jack had his first cold and his little cough is pitiful especially in the middle of the night.
• He's becoming much more vocal which is too precious. On the car ride to work, I love hearing him talk to himself. 
• Jack has the sweetest laugh and will easily break out in giggles. 
• Jack loves Cal! If Cal comes around Jack, he start smiling and even giggling if Cal barks. 
• Jack experienced his 1st Halloween as a monkey. 

 Jack recently discovered buttons on jackets and shirts. He constantly tries to grab buttons and promptly put them in his mouth.

Jack playing with his latest toy from Argentina. Thanks Laura & Steve!

Uncle Brian Visits!

Uncle Brian came for a weekend visit a few weeks ago. We had a relaxing weekend full of football while Kevin installed a new sink in our kitchen. :)

Jack's 6 month photos

I wanted professional pictures of Jack for his 6 month mark. We used our newborn photographer and absolutely love the photos. We were lucky to have the photo session fall on the same weekend as Grandpa's visit to include him in the photos. Thanks to Allison Maurer for the photos!
http://www.allisonsuzannephotography.com/

Jack's 1st Halloween

For his 1st Halloween, Jack dressed as a monkey. The costume is very special because his friends Whit & Max wore the same outfit! Jack & Boyd posed for a halloween photo shoot the day before Halloween.  Enjoy the pictures of our little monkey and his friend the scary green dragon.

 Aunt Allison joined in for the fun.

 Best Buds

 Aunt Leah & her babies

 These boys can't seem to stay still for pictures.

Grandpa comes to Visit

We surprised Grandpa with a plane ticket to Atlanta for his birthday. We spent the weekend visiting an apple orchard in Blue Ridge, having a picnic and visiting a train museum.

Grandpa sharing his love of trains with Jack.

Our little pumpkin

Food!

We introduced rice cereal to Jack a few weeks ago with mixed results initially. Below are some amusing pictures of him during the first attempts. Now, he's a champ with rice cereal and squash. Peas on the other hand he hates. I only wish I could photograph the face he gives when he try to trick him with the peas. Guess he takes after his mom!

 Mr. Independent wants to feed himself.

 His face was so covered in food that the spoon stuck to his face.