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We have been using our food grinder from my sister to feed Jack dinner at night. He just has what we are having. Some meals are better than others- this one was GREAT!!! for entertainment purposes



Our little Mozart



Our lives are full of ma-ma's and da-da's, even some "ba-ba-ba" and "na-na" but I think I heard Jack's official first word. We look at the fridge every day and there is a picture of Manda from her wedding that Jack always seems to look at ( it's her white teeth, great smile, or maybe it's just the HUGE cake behind her). I decided to say "That's Manda, You try "ma-da" and he did it!!! He said "Ma-da" I think he's a genius!!!

(At least he has that going for him, he is just starting to scoot backwards but no crawling yet!)

We know, we know...

Our lives revolve around the little man in our life. But he is so much fun! Always ready to put on a show!

It was fire prevention week at school, so Jack wore his new fire truck shirt! After looking through his clothes, that is one of 3 fire truck shirts we own.
Sporting the orange sweatshirt from Auntie Melissa. You would think he might be cold in our 30/40* weather, but he's just like his Papa!

This is our special fried "Hugsy the Bedtime Pillow Pal" (from Friends.) Jack likes to kick him around- nice friend huh?

Last weekend we went down to Naperville to celebrate our neice/cousin Lauren's birthday! It was a great time! We got to see their new house, the new baby Cade, and Micah's Michael Jackson Moves (Michelle- we're hoping you post a video sometime soon.)

We've had these for a while, but they're cute. Just 2 front teeth!


Our little photo shoot this morning- Jack was already tired but we wanted a cute picture of him in his Eddie Bauer Outfit (Dan loves that store- no we didn't know they made baby clothes- it was found at TJMaxx/Marshalls.) If I had thought a little more, I would have at least ironed the sheet.

And of course our playdate with one of Jack's normal sized friends, Jackson. He's visiting from Arizona. Both kids are tired at this point too- but oh so cute. Yes, Jack is a GIANT!!!

Dan and Jack were playing "copycat" yesterday afternoon- it was fun to watch them. My favorite days are when we have just a little time together as a family with nothing to do, just hanging out. What a great Friday!

Never Lonely

Cousin Sadie left us, and our friend Ethan came to visit!!! My friend Susan and her baby Ethan (just 3 weeks older than Jack) came to visit for a long weekend. It was great! We did so many great things, and really enjoyed just spending time with the boys. Jack has a lot of friends, he is pretty lucky!!!

Playing in our 2nd bedroom while I taught a piano lesson. 2 Happy Boys, Priceless!


Jack's friend Trevin came to visit. What a fun playdate!!!

New Haircuts (for the moms)

Visiting my classroom

We tried to take pictures before our friends left, but it didn't go so good. Between the grass, eachother's ears and hair, and just babies being babies, this is about as good as we got.

And this is why it's great that I don't have twins!

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With all of our company in town, we have been really relaxed on bedtimes, going to sleep in his crib, and if he woke up during the night I would just bring him in bed with us. I have just been too tired to play the middle of the night games.

Look how happy our baby is when he wakes up with Mom & Dad!!!


We have also moved up to the next carseat. The first couple days were not great, but he is starting to like it!


And finally, after a relaxing Sunday at home, A Monday Night Packer Party!


Jack is sleeping, the game is almost over and I can go to sleep happy! Life is good.

BUSTED

Cousin Sadie was in town, and Jack spent some time at Grandma Cindy's with the party while I got away to get a massage, teach some piano lessons, and even take a nap.

I left my camera for them to take some pictures and this is what I found.
Auntie Marcia... if you're reading this... I know how you get to be the favorite Auntie, and you are very wise. :) Who wouldn't love ice cream?


We miss you Auntie Miriam and Cousin Sadie!!!

A good wife...

When talking with friends, I often refer to myself as "a good wife." I can give you 100 reasons why, but the most important is that I am a good wife because I have a good husband.

Dan scheduled and paid for me to have a massage on Friday (he even gave me a little extra cash so I went out to lunch with friends on him. Added bonus.) The massage was wonderful, so relaxing I didn't even think/worry about how happy or unhappy Baby Jack was without me. Luckily he wasn't so unhappy!



How could he be when he spent the afternoon with his Auntie Miriam and cousin Sadie???


Auntie Miriam and Sadie came to town on Wednesday, and are staying for a whole week. We were looking forward to their visit. Sadie is just 2 months younger than Jack but they are almost the same size- Jack's just a little thicker in the mid-section. Matching thighs though. :)

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Grandma Diane came to visit last weekend and we just enjoyed relaxing and spending time at home. It was great!After a long, busy week, it was nice to relax today as a family.

A good morning bath.
Football with Dad
And trying out a new hat while Jack played with his toys (on Mom & Dad's bed)

Go Pack Go!

Not to forget Jack's first Packer Game! What a great Daddy & Son activity!

Oh what do we do...

when Grandma Cindy is away?

House Projects with Papa Russ.
It all began when Dan and I were out of town, and the "Yard Fairies" paid our house a visit. A little lawn mowing, weeding, trimming, and new woodchips really does wonders for a yard that we just haven't kept up on.

But while Grandma Cindy was visiting Jack's newest cousin, Cade Holladay, Papa Russ helped us with LOTS of house projects. I have new shelves in the back closet for a pantry. Our basement is all cleaned out of garbage and boxes, and our bathroom walls are finished! Not to mention the wee morning visits to SPRAY our roof for bees. Yellow Jackets to be exact, and boy do we have a problem. 6+ cans of bee spray and It is just staring to look better. And, in my spare time, I scrubbed our shower and mopped the kitchen floor. I'm feeling good, ready for another week. :)