Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Jambers Family Get Together

A few weeks ago, we headed to New Braunfels for the Jambers' Get Together. Shirley rented out a house that was on Lake Dunlap. It was very nice and relaxing. We ate until our hearts we content and enjoyed each other's company. I think Jack's favorite part was Aunt Sharla's dog, Malikai. I wasn't very good with truly capturing our time there, but I did get some.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

FOOD!

We recently started Jack out on baby food. He has taken to it wonderfully! Here are some shots of meal time...
 This boy is always happy to eat!
 Green Beans...
 Peas...
 Carrots!
I don't think he's really had a favorite thus far. He likes them all. I, however, like carrots the least. They were a lot runnier, harder to feed, and turned things orange. Peaches come next...I wonder what he will think about fruit!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Happy Half a Year!

Jack,

Half a year done- where, oh where has it gone? Who would have thought that you could do so much in just 6 months? Who could have thought that you could steal so many hearts?

At 6 months, you weighed in at 17. 2 lbs (50%) and were 26.5 inches all (75%). You now wear all 6-9 month clothes. You are still eating 5 times a day, but we have now added baby food to your menu, and you are in love! You also have started to cry when we take the bottle out of your mouth to burp you. You tried Mum Mums, but they didn't go over so well so we'll try them again another day. You have been on a kick lately of whining in the middle of the night, but we have just left you alone, and you fall back asleep (most of the time!).

You have started to sit in highchairs and carts at the store. This has opened up a whole new world for you as you take in all the sights and people. Your very first time in a cart was at HEB, and I think at least 10 people stopped to talk to you! You play well, but someone has to be right next to you. You need that company! You like playing on the floor with your toys all around. Your paci and a plastic container rank pretty high up in your favorites. You have started to kick and roll when we change your diapers which makes things a bit more difficult. Another new thing is that you blow your lips to make noise! You usually do it when you are crying, and I can't help but laugh.

You have amazed me this past month as you have grown so much. Sitting up has changed everything, and I love to see you take it all in. Remember my baby, God is going to do great things with you!

I loved you yesterday, I love you today, and I will love you forever,
Mommy

Monday, August 13, 2012

The Park

Last week, Jack and I went home to visit my family for a few days. One evening, we all ventured out to the park for some fun.
 Benji enjoys it much more than Jack!
 Jake and his mini me
  Capturing two babies is hard work!
 Luke decided he was up for a few pics with the boys!

Another evening at the pool

 Jack absolutely loves the water spouts at our pool. We've been going pretty often in the evening when it is nice outside. We realized that he does not do well when it is hot outside - he screams. I love hos he is not scared and doesn't mind it getting him in the face.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Can't get any better than the Greats!

Jack loves his great grandparents, and they adore him! 
 Loving on Papa!
 Getting hugged on from Grammie!
 Kisses from Nana

Fun at the Ranch

 We went to John's parents a couple of weeks ago for a wedding. Along with swimming in his pool and swinging and sliding for the first time, Jack also partied it up at the wedding. He did really well through the ceremony - eating the program and jumping on my lap - and did even better at the reception. Aunt Sharon was somehow able to get him down for about a 30 minute nap and the rest is history. He danced, he laughed, he smiled. The truck ride home wasn't the easiest, but it was all worth it.

He really slid down with daddy, no worries!
He got so hot, he lost his britches!