A ray of sunshine

 

I have to say summer is our favorite time of year. Hanging out at the pool, days at the park, bbq's with friends, and of course baseball. We have had a great start to our summer with many more memories ahead. Jack has started My Gym on Thursday mornings and our first visit was a hit. It's wall to wall fun....ball pens, rock wall, rope swings, cars, trucks, ladders, and we get to sing and dance. I only had my camera phone with me so the pictures aren't that great, but next time I will be prepared.



 
 

Me and Grandpa





Just hangin out



I'm a big boy now!

15 months...I can't believe how fast time flies. Our baby boy, is changing right before our eyes. Jack just went for his 15mth checkup and is doing fantastic. Weighting in at 26 lbs, and off the charts with his height at 35inchs...he gave Dr. Tran a visit she would talk about the rest of the day. Jack has started the "terrible two's" a bit early, and was not as cooperative as he has been in the past that's for sure. He screamed, kicked, pushed, and made every bit of his visit quite memorable :)

We took Jack in for his 1st haircut to Rainbow Kids Cuts, he walked in so proud...hopped up in the chair like a big boy, and the minute she sprayed him with the water...it was all over! He had to sit on my lap the rest of his haircut of course screaming, and trying to push the lady's hand off of his head. It was another memorable outing...but of course so worth it...he looks ADORABLE!

Here we go..

Get this thing off of me!

Bye Bye curls

Before

and after

thinking about his day

This is what happens when Auntie Kim babysits...

A day in the life of a 1 yr old

One day is never same with a 1yr old. Jack has finally started to walk (when he feels like it of course) and has discovered how and when to test the limits. He started by peeking out the screen door, then throwing his toys out there, to finally going outside on the patio. Looks like mommy needs another baby gate.

What?? I can't be out here?

The down side of walking = the furniture in the house. When Jack gets tired he tends to grow clumsy. The other night Jack thought he was so cool walking back and forth from the entertainment center to the couch...and then before I could blink he took a header right into the coffee table. Of course it looked and sounded worse than it was. He cried for a second and after I put a cold wash cloth on it, stopped the little blood that was there...he was fine. Dad said "it builds character" then followed with "Amy, is that going to scar"?

Jack's first (but surely not the last) ouchie 

Jack is for sure our little rascal, he has discovered what he likes and dislikes. He started telling us "no" and shaking his head when he no longer wants something, and spits it out if he doesn't like it. Every day he is growing, learning, and mommy and daddy couldn't be happier.

Bye guys!

Splish Splash...we were taking a bath

After a well organized barbecue at the Ludins (wink wink), Tracy and I thought it was a perfect time for the boys to take a bath and wind down for the night. They were so cute splashing away. Not sure what Luke thought about Jack in his tub...lol but they seemed to have a good time.

Jack's 1st Birthday

Our prayers were answered! The weatherman said a storm was rolling in and with an outdoor baseball themed party...you can see why mommy was freaking out a little bit.

The day of Jack's party turned out to be a nice Spring day..puffy clouds, no rain, but a bit on the cold side. We weathered the storm and Jack had a great 1st birthday. All of his family and friends were there to celebrate his special day and he couldn't have asked for anything more.

 

Cracker Jacks, Popcorn, Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds, and Cotton Candy for a special treat