My Little Boy

Jack had his 4-month check up today. He is doing great and starts some foods next week. I cannot believe it! Where has the time gone? John is already planning our first big family vacation.

The Stats on Jack:
16 pounds and 4 ounces
27" long (97% - don't know where he gets that from)

And he even did great again for his shots. He may be the world's best baby!

Family Hiking Trip

We took our first family hiking trip on Sunday. John found a hike on Mount Pleasant, Virginia, ranked among top 10 in VA. The trail is about 2.5 hours drive from the house. Jack was a trooper for all that time in the car, and seemed to enjoy the hike! John and I managed the 5.5 mile and 1000 foot climb pretty well, considering we had not hiked for a year, and John had Jack on his back! We had a blast, and the mountains were beautiful.

New Hat

Aunt Mandy bought the cutest fall hat for Jack, and we wore it this weekend. As you can see - Jack loves it! Thanks Mandy!

Jack and Dad

Poppy and Jack play all day, so sometimes when John and I come home from work he is pretty mellow and quiet. That is, until after his evening power nap. Then is when we hang out for "talk time". Lay Jack down in a quiet room, on the bed or a blanket (just away from the more interesting play mat), and sit next to him, and get ready to hear about his day. He chats and giggles and likes to grab your face. I caught Jack and John in a serious conversation last week.

Check out that hair!!!

Bath Time

Jack likes the bath - most days. He talks, giggles, etc. I know he will love it when he can sit on his own, etc. But his favorite time lately is after bath - he gets wrapped in a big towel and then a lotion massage and he loves this! We kep trying to catch photos but he always stops smiling!

TMI

So, we bought a video camera. Ideally it will capture jack crawling, walking, playing, etc. And then we will share Too Much Information all the time! We are already practicing. So for Grandma and Grandpa Montana, their first clip where they can see Jack talking! Jack and John have talk time each night. John is making the noises he thinks Jack makes, and Jack always responds. I have to stand off to the side because Jack goes quiet every time he sees the camcorder!

September

Somehow September has flown by! Work kept John and I busy, and Jack is growing unbelievably fast. This weekend he and dad took a walk and Dad snapped this!