Today Jack turned 8 months old. I am loving being off work to spend more time with him. It makes me realize how much time I am not with him when I am working. Maybe one of these days... :)

Here are pictures of Jack with his sock monkey!


What Jack is up to these days:

• Sitting up like a champ
• Trying to eat puffs (he would rather play with them)
• Experimenting with a sippy cup
• Scooting on his bottom (not very far, but enough to get what he wants)
• Jack has pulled up twice to standing position.
• Reaching for his parents
• Crying when you take something away from him
• Talking to strangers especially other kiddos and dogs (no stranger anxiety YET)
• Grinding his teeth <-- hurts Momma's ears!! (he now has 5 teeth- 2 on the bottom and 3 on the top)
• Bouncing and jumping every chance he gets
  
• He loves making noise... whether it is by talking/singing/screaming or by banging on his toys... he loves to hear different sounds, especially if he is the one making them.
  

Jack and I left Houston for Waco on Friday to pick up Aunt Holly. We then drove to Greenville to see family. Since we have several family members who live there, we were running around from place to place to see everyone. It's always a short trip, but I'm glad we were able to go. Here are some pictures from our visit.

So John and I took Jack to Bass Pro Shops to see Santa. However... I am NOT very smart and FORGOT THE CAMERA!! We got our free print from Bass Pro Shops and John was able to snap this photo using his phone. Next year... I WILL remember!!

We are truly blessed with the best gift!! :)

Since I had a few days off from work for the Thanksgiving holidays, Jack and I decided to head to Greenville to see some family.

WOW! It has been a busy week! Last Monday, on the 23rd Jack turned 7 months old! It seems like everyday he is learning to do something new. He also looks different to us every day. We are still loving every minute with our Sweet Boy! Here are his 7 months pictures with his sock monkey.








What Jack is up to these days:

• Grabbing everything he can get his hands on
• Talking up a storm "da-da-da-la-la-la" etc.
• Reaching for his parents
• Dropped his late afternoon nap
• About to drop his mid morning nap
• Smiling all the time
• Loves sitting up in the buggy when we go to the store
• Bouncing all the time (while standing, sitting, being held)... he's getting ready to GO!
• If he drops a toy, he looks for it.
• While sitting, he will lean forward and roll onto his feet without falling onto his belly.
  
• Loves his fingers/hands.
• Rolling at will.
• Holding his bottle
  

On several occasions Jack has received the compliment about "how photogenic he is". Well... here's proof that he is not always photogenic! Enjoy!