Thursday, July 2, 2009

And We're Back....

So, we've been busy. And we went without internet at home for a little more than two weeks.
So, without a June update - not a single one - we've got some serious ground to make up. And I'll do it all in one post. Make sure you've got some time.

At the beginning of June, Stacey's brother (Jeff) and family (Steph, Avery, and Oliver) came for a visit. It was great to see them and watch the cousins play. Jack and Oliver (just a few weeks apart in age) got matching clothes from Grandma Smith. They even took a bath together. What fun!




(I think Oliver looks like a little body-builder in this picture)




Good buddies. They really could be twins.


Jack has developed this love for letting his tongue hangout of his mouth all the time. He's such a smiley, happy kid. He crawls like a demon, he's cruising around tables and couches, and has started attempting to let go of things when he's standing. And he likes to swing, too.




He's also experienced his first time in the swimming pool. We should have known how he'd do based on his fervent love for bath time. A few times we put him in with trunks on, then we tried his "wet suit" with floaties built in. My mom has a boat for Jack to sit/float in. He is ridiculously adorable in the pool - he just can't get enough. The video doesn't do justice to his joy.











The video:




He's starting to like having books read to him. And he loves falling asleep. Yeah, he's definitely my kid. And to prove it, I'm training him on how to wear a hat - my Notre Dame hat.










We'll try to do better - things at work are slower and his first birthday is approaching. Time to get excited!

5 comments:

Carolyn said...

i love the first pool picture with his big happy smile! and the last picture in the notre dame hat makes him look even more like adam.

i miss you guys! i can't believe jack is almost a year old!? crazy.

KimO said...

I love the face plant sleeping photo and that first one with the Notre Dame hat is great, too. I think most of us understand that it can be a little tough to find time for these updates, but whenever you do get them out I love 'em!

Jeff and Steph said...

It makes me chuckle every time to have Oliver referenced as a body builder. But his little pose is body builder-esque!! can't wait to squeeze my little nephew!!!

Jeff and Steph said...

By the way... that's exactly how Oliver sleeps. His little hands tucked under with his little butt up in the air. so cute!

Stacey said...

Oliver SHOULD look like a body-builder, with all those push-ups he used to do! heehee.