Hawaii--A few snapshots

First Tooth

Jacob discovered this the 17th while we were sitting oceanside at Duke's having breakfast in Hawaii.  We were thrilled. It was a great day, and will remain another sweet St. Paddy's memory!

(Insider tip: St. Patrick's Day is special to us for many reasons including our first kiss, the day he proposed and now this).

Kentucky

Jacob had to work on his birthday this year, and so Jagger and I packed a bag and hopped his flight to help him celebrate.  We had the joy of all being together while discovering beautiful Lexington, KY. We were treated to great weather, sunshine, (grass!), history, and a day to adore the most amazing, wonderful man we are blessed enough to call husband and daddy! What a great day it was.

Spring? Ha.

Well in a desperate attempt to indugle in some sunshine, and escape the cage of our condo for the outdoors...I dragged Jagger to the park.  If you notice the large snowy landscape in the background, you can imagine it was far from warm.  He HATED it. (the cold). Can you tell?  We didn't last too long at the park.  Please come Spring. We want to play outside again.

First Bloody Nose

Crawling and standing-up while having not quite yet perfected the art of sitting; then landing face first on hardwood floors, made for a sad day and one of many (I am sure) bloody noses. 

West Coast Lovin'

Last week Jagger and I hit the road to see some of our west coast friends and family.  I took very few pictures to prove it, but we had an amazing time.  Jagger got to add a few new states to his map (at 7 months old he has now visited 10 states-layovers not counting). 
Jacob joined us in California and we got to spend some quality time with Audrey, Noah and Abel.  Best of all, Abel and Jagger got plenty of play time together.  Jagger proved his love of pounding out some notes on the baby piano. That he loves being outside. That nothing is better than riding in a red flyer wagon when daddy is pulling it...except sleeping in it. (Who wouldn't with such a comfortable cousin to lay on?) And of course, that cousin Abel is so much fun to play with. We adults had quite a great time too.
To all my Salt Lake City and Vegas friends...I miss you already.  We hope to be back soon!

Just because....

he is so DARN cute!

Food for Thought...

Well, our little sunshine is growing up! He is getting very mobile rolling, and crawling (well pushing) himself backwards, and now FOOD!  So far he is not sure he is a fan.  Hence, the above face in reaction to rice ceral.  We also gave him avacado for the first time (video to hopefully follow soon) and yesterday I fired up my BEABA babycook. I am totally smitten with btw (thanks mom), and we had a successful day of sweet potato for us both. (I may have polished off a grand portion myself...yum!)

6 Months

I love to read. I can drive. I can sing...sometimes dance.

Cute, I am. 

Observant too.

Our little boy is really growing up.  He talks and laughs constantly. At 6 months he likes to hang upside down, cuddle, kiss, drink from his sippy cup (he skipped the bottle) and be on the go. A doting mother, I could go on and on. So far he is laid back but loves attention, smiles at everyone, and is the light of our lives.

 

Christmas Morning

We awoke to a white Christmas morning, a stocking three times the size of our sweet Saint; and a little boy who was filled with delight from everything that came out of it.

Early Christmas with Daddy

Since Jacob had to work on Christmas day, my family gathered a few days early to exchange gifts and open some presents. Jagger lucked out and got to celebrate Christmas' twice this year.

He loved all the wrappings, and immediately put everything he got to touch in his mouth. He got some great loot, and nearly shook himself into a frenzy of excitement over things.

The center of attention, he was quite a hoot to watch. The family picture was a great comedy this year as Jagger was rather taken with his charming Uncle Chris and that clever Santa cap.

All in all, it was a perfect first Christmas for our beloved little family.