Happy New Year!

I can't believe it's 2011. Seems like just yesterday that it was 2000. Time flies.

We started Jack on solids and he took to it like it was nothing. As one of his daycare teachers says "A baby that likes to eat as much as Jack will figure out how to eat something new"

Isn't he cute!!!! He was killing Jays OCD.

From First solid food

Apparently it was finger licking good.

From First solid food

Here is a video of him enjoying his first taste of sweet potatoes. He's a real Texas boy and already likes them.





He's not a big fan of peas but he ate them so at least he's polite about it. I think his face says it all.

Jacks first Christmas!

Jack's first Christmas was a complete success! This kid cleaned up for being a 4 month old. He even opened a few of his own gifts, which was adorable by the way.

From Santa he got a high chair, but thankfully Santa was able to let mom and dad know that he was getting it so they could have some toys ready for him to play with (which he loved). We finally found something he looks small in again.

From Christmas Morning

Mom got him some bath puppets, toys, and I even found him his first Notre Dame textbook and a Notre Dame DVD. He also got his first bowl set from his Godfather, Josh. We'll disregard that it's from LSU but I did let him know that Jack would be wearing his purple and yellow for the big game against ATM in a few weeks. We also got him some dishes because we're about to start him on solids. He got his first set of spoons from grandpa and grandma when they were here earlier this month.

Dad bought him an extra special gift. He was able to find him his first baseball hat, which he got in both Notre Dame and UT. He'll definitely be styling this year.

Jack took a good nap and then we headed down to Grammy's house for Christmas dinner and for more presents for the little man. He cleand up there too. Grammy got him some jammies, more toys, rattles and lots of kisses. He was pretty proud of the special presents he picked out for her. He made sure to get her a figurine that she'd been wanting. He also got a her a grandma necklace and an ornament for her tree.









And because I write the blog here is another cute picture.

A few new videos

Jack's decided that he is taking after his dad and blabbers and blabbers all day long. Interesting fact: He loves football and even blabbers to the players and referees when they do something stupid. He's also decided he's going to be a morning person even though I've begged him to sleep till at least 8:30 AM. He's up at 6:30 for the day ready to rock and roll. Anybody that knows me is more than aware he didn't get that trait from my side. Pretty soon he'll start saying dada, mama and the famous "no" and "why" and then we'll wish he was back to blabbering, smiling, and cooing.

Jack meets somebody special

I can't believe I forgot to post this! Ugh, I'm so behind.

Jack met somebody very special recently. He's jolly and brings presents and I think Jack knew that he needed to be nice to this guy.

That's right, Jack met SANTA! When I handed him over to Santa he got the biggest smile on his face.

4 Months Old!

That's right everybody, he's 4 months old. Can you believe it? We can't.

Here's a little known fact: I've officially kept him alive longer than any plant I've ever had, cacti included. I'm sure Jay has had a little to do with that but you know what I mean.

I took him to the doctor on Thursday for his 4 month well baby check and his 2nd round of vaccinations. BTW, he took those like a champ and no reactions as of today. You ready for the stats? You sure? Ok here goes.

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18lbs and 4oz. No joke.

He's also 25 inches long.

That's right he's our big man. He's pretty much grown out of most of his 3-6 month clothes and sailing right into his 6-9 stuff. Jay is still holding hope that a few of his favorites fit but I think he's finally realizing that Jack is done with them. His reflux medicine was adjusted based on his weight and the doctor said that it should greatly improve once he can sit up in the next couple of months and we probably won't need to increase the dosage at 6 months.

We've had a rough day so I'll take the official 4 month picture in the next couple of days. Jay and I think he's going through a growth spurt because he's been eating every 2 hours again, crying almost consistantly and going through diapers (due to eating so much) like they're going out of style.

What a difference a mere 98 days makes

I can't believe how much Jack has changed in such a short time. He was so tiny at only 6lbs and 15oz and seemingly so fragile when he was born. I was convinced (hoping) he was 40lbs since I'd gained so much weight. And now, he's a big and tough infant.

He loves raspberries on his tummy, being tickled, looking in the mirror at himself and then getting shy, seeing new places,and licks from Dexter. He's trying to sit up, sleeps almost 12 hours most nights, and loves holding daddy's hand in the car while he's trying to drive.

I received an email from Grandma Susan with this picture, I wish I could take credit but I can't. Thanks for the comparison!

Grandpa & Grandma are vising!

Grandma & Grandpa made the trip all the way from New Your to visit Jack. This will be their second visit to see him in his 4 short months.

The last time they came down to see him he was about 10 days old and we were still in the "I'm never going to sleep again" stage. We also discovered that he had reflux the week after they left so he was kinda fussy when they were here. I think he's changed a bit in 4 months.

Thanks to Susan for taking this picture. I looked horrible but I'd also had a baby 10 days prior and a less than easy recovery.



Does Dexter ever take a bad picture?

I also want to note that he was probably just about 7lbs and 5oz in this picture and now he's 17lbs and 10 oz of cuteness. Big Man!

I have no idea what the weekend will bring but I'll post pictures next weekend.

Big Man!

Ummm, soooooo remember that small little thing I gave birth to? That little thing that barely fit into newborn sizes. That itty bitty thing who didn't want to eat for a week becuase of his reflux? Me, not so much since he's living up to his nickname.

Ready for this???








He's 17lbs and 10ounces! Yes, that's right people, my sweet little man is a sweet big man.

His 4 month appointment is in a few weeks so we'll find out his "official" weight and height again then. I'm uber curious to find out how much he'll put on in just a few weeks.