November Fun

Thanksgiving pork tenderloin...um, um, good!

Playing around...wanting to grab the camera! 

Jack took this picture...along with about 30 more that I deleted.  As you can see, Tucker isn't so happy but a salami snack improved his outlook on life!









So Daddy took care of Jack while Mommy took a much deserved vacation!  Yes, her & her BFF Alayne went to the beautiful island of Kauai, HI.  For 5 nights, neither of us worried about our kids...just did some R&R!  We had time for a quick non-scientific study...we rated Mai Tai's whereever we went!  It was a grand, grand time.  Jack & Daddy did fine but I sensed they did miss Mama!

Michael & Jack

Jack hugging his cousin, Michael.











Not as cooperative:)












Michael & Jack---just finishing up feeding the cows!










Our cousins came to visit and we were so happy that 3 yr old Michael had fun visiting our house!  We can't wait to be able to spend more time together...they are going to love growing up together since they are only 13 months apart!

Stop, Drop, & Roll

Jack investigates a real Seattle fire truck!
He can even say..."stop, drop, & roll"! 

Jack dances with Geoffry the Giraffe (the ToysRUs mascot)...this boy has rhythm!











I wanted to write a post with pictures...isn't that why you came to my blog...to check out Jack?  I need to take more pictures...(I'll put that on my to-do list...it's #949).  Some things that Jack is doing this week...drum roll....

He climbed out of his crib!  When I was at work, Daddy thinks he woke Jack up a little too early with his coughing.  So Daddy was hoping Jack would go back to sleep.  Then all of a sudden...the sound of pitter patter, little feet coming out of the door.  No, he didn't fall!  When I got home, I tested him...I put him in the crib & said, "climb out"...& he did...very, very carefully!  He has wonderful balance & climbing ability.  But he hasn't climbed out again for a few days.  Plus, I told him...that I have a crib tent that I can use to keep him inside his crib, if need be....

He loves mud, stomping in mud, and he ran into the creek & the water went over his boots & inside his boots.  But he didn't mind.  He loves getting dirty.  Now he's enjoying taking a shower with either Mommy or Daddy and he has fun that way too!

Jack's Escapades

Jack holds onto the side of the pool without help. 

All smiles @ swim lessons...Yes, that's dirt on Jack's face...him & Daddy have been on a bear hunt!  They found a bear cave in the back of the pasture....This is the first time that Jack has fallen asleep in his high chair...he was quiet & Mommy was able to do all the dishes!

Random Musings about 23 Months

Jack loves to help with the next door horses...we "muck" up after them (or clean pooky) and help brush them.  He's on his way to being a "horse" boy. 

He also loves to go to the library.  He likes us to read to him, story after story, and he cries when we must stop for him to go to sleep.  We have our "own" public library, which is only about two miles from our house.

Here's a picture of his big boy haircut & smile...you'll notice he's holding a tractor & trailer.  It's the last month that we'll call our "baby's" age in months...when you're 23 months...sigh!  Next month, he'll be 2 years, you don't tell people that your child is 24 months....

These past 23 months have passed too quickly.  Sometimes I wish I could make time stand still...and other times, I wish it was already bedtime!  Here are some random musings about Jack @ 23 months....

Favorite toys:
trains, tractors, etch a doodle, stuffed dog "Scout", Noah's ark

Favorite Way to Get Out of Crib:
screaming...Mommy...get out!  (no response)...then Daddy...get out!

Favorite TV show:
Dora the Explorer

Favorite Time of Day:
morning--he wakes up at 0600 unless Mommy's at work & then he sleeps in for Daddy

Favorite Foods:
sauce (applesauce), chicken (or rather, ketchup & chicken), grapes

Favorite Bathtime Activity:
blowing bubbles, trying to pour water out of the tub, pirate ship

Favorite Restaurant:
Rainer Bar & Grill...our usual activity on Sunday...go to church & then go to the "bar"...really, we go to the restaurant section & since we're regulars, everyone knows our names.