10 months

Jack hit 10 months this week! It's crazy to believe we are almost at 1 year. Jack continues to grow and explore everything in sight. He recently discovered the stairs, but only managed to climb one stair. I know he'll master the stairs sooner than later. He's crawling more often instead of the army crawl and loves to pull up on any furniture he sees. If there's nothing sturdy around, he'll try to pull up on your leg.

In the teething world, he's working on his top 2 teeth, but it's a slow process. Everything imaginable goes into his mouth right now. He still eats like a champ and loves those cheerios. We are trying to be more adventurous with his food options, but it's a work in process.

Our 10 month photo wasn't a huge success because this little boy can't sit still! He wants to be on the move constantly! His hair is growing like weeds and below he looks like a wild man.

 He loves the buttons on his owl.

 Jack's opinion of their friendship- Best Buds
Cal's opinion- when's this kid going to leave me alone?

Grandmom came to visit!

Babies & the playground

Jack experienced the playground for the first time this weekend. Luckily, we had the old pro Boyd share his swing skills. Unfortunately Jack wasn't a huge fan of the swing.

Jack's more interested in dad's sunglasses.

 How precious is this little boy?

Next skill to practice- the slide! As you can see, Jack loved the slide and I love his hair in these pictures!

 How can I crawl up the slide?

Jack & Grandmom exploring the playground

Jack's Great Grandparents

Over the summer, my family gathered together for a reunion at the farm (this post). We spent hours pouring over Sandison family photos from my Aunt Dottie's house. I finally scanned the photos, so I wanted to share my favorites of my mom's parents.

Their Wedding photo

Jack & Dad

here are some sweet pics of Kevin & his miniature twin

8 & 9 months

Jack recently hit the milestone of 9 months and I realize I never posted about 8 months- oops. This past 2 months were full of exciting and fun new changes for our little boy. He is extremely close to crawling and can move very quickly around a room. He taught himself to sit up from laying on his back or stomach without any help. We discovered him sitting in his crib one morning playing with his pj's. Kevin lowered the bed that night! :) He's trying to pull himself up on everything he sees (including people). He will grab couches, tables, toys & your legs in an effort to stand up. He hasn't mastered the skill yet but he's making progress.

Jack loves to eat especially fruits and cheerios. Kevin & I experimented with several new baby recipes and he seems to enjoy most foods with the exception of peas. He experienced lima beans on Christmas day and enjoyed those just like his Pops. Jack's becoming increasingly more vocal with loud shrieks and mumbling. At times, it almost sounds like he's hissing because he's learned to blow air out of his mouth. "Uh oh" is the most distinctive word he says and it's adorable. Also, he will clap his hands randomly. If you start to clap, he won't mimic you yet.

At his doctor's appointment, he weight 20 lbs and 8 oz. The doctor caught his 1st ear infection so we were pretty lucky it didn't progress any further.

Here are some pictures from 8 & 9 months-

constantly on the move

I just had to share this one- check out those thighs!

 the story of our lives these days

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from these precious babies!

Christmas Part II

We fortunately experienced a 2nd Christmas with the Lewis family for a few days. We enjoyed a relaxing a visit including introducing the Pink Pig to the Lewis family. Jack wasn't too sure of the ride, but at least he didn't cry or scream.

 bath time with Grandmom & Granddad

 Visiting the Pink Pig was most definitely the highlight of David's Winter break- can't you tell?