Walking!

I mentioned in Jack's monthly post that he has started walking a little. Here is a short video I took today. He has done one or two longer walks but this is a pretty good one!

We are so proud of him!!

Ten Months Old

 It has been a busy month for Jack! He went on his first boat ride, took a trip to the zoo, went swimming for the first time, and participated in his first Relay for Life (although he didn't quite make it all night). This summer is going to be lots of fun. This month he has also taken his first steps! So far he is just brave enough to let go of the ottoman or his little table toy and take a couple of steps toward Mommy or Daddy. But yesterday morning he took about four or five steps in a row. It think it won't be long before we are chasing him around the house! He can also say ba-ba (bye-bye) to Daddy when he leaves for work or when FaceTime is over with Mimi and Dado. He says it to everyone so I don't think he has quite figured out that he should only say it when someone is leaving. He's getting close though. He still says mama and dada but those are few and far between.

This was Jack's first boat ride. He was so mesmerized by the water that he fell sound asleep for the second half of the ride. Dado let Jack be his co-captain before he fell asleep. He did not like the life jacket but he did like riding with Dado!

Playing in the kiddie pool with Daddy

 We also took a trip to the zoo one Sunday afternoon. Here is Jack waving to the elephant and thinking about petting a baby goat.

 First pool day at the YMCA

 Playing with Eli at Relay for Life. Their t-shirts say "We wear teal for Jill". Teal ribbons represent ovarian cancer. Jill's team won the Most Spirit Award and The Most Money Raised By A Rookie Team Award! Go Team Jill!

Since this guy decided he wanted to be at the bottom of the growth chart we got to go to the doctor this afternoon for a weight check. He weighed 17 pounds 5 ounces (roughly the 3rd-5th percentile). But our pediatrician isn't worried and says he may jump up on the growth chart later. Right now we have a healthy little boy who spent the whole time we were at the doctor's office smiling and waving at everyone!

Mother's Day

My first official Mother's Day was great! I woke up to cards from both of my babies (Jack and Newman) had lunch at Local Taco, an afternoon snack at Sweet CiCi's and pizza for dinner. It was raining so that limited our outdoor activities. Just a quick picture on the porch and a relaxing day with some great food.

Happy Mother's Day to our moms!! We love you!

Nine Months Old

Nine months old. It's going too fast! This month we have celebrated Uncle Huston's graduation, Uncle William's move to Birmingham, several Summerville family birthdays and my first Mother's Day. It has been a busy month! Jack loves to crawl now and cruise around the furniture especially to the kitchen where he can play on Newman's bed or with the baking sheets on the bottom shelf. He loves for Daddy to hold his hands so he can walk around the house. He can't wait to walk on his own! We went to the doctor today and he weighed 16 pounds 15 ounces (5th percentile) and 27.88 inches (slightly below the 50th percentile). We were hoping for a little bit more weigh gain but we are going back in a month to check that. But overall Dr. Leeper was very pleased! He is such a sweet boy little boy!!

 Mother's Day Fun!

 Making Jack laugh.

 Newman didn't really want his picture taken.

 Walking around with Daddy.

 Happy Graduation, Uncle Huston! War Eagle!

Eight Months Old

This cutie is eight months old today!! This month he has learned to crawl and is getting faster and faster. He is also talking up a storm. Lots of ba-ba-ba and a little bit of ma-ma (which is exciting for Mommy!).  I don't think he associates mama with me yet but I'm working on it :) He loves pulling up and playing on his table. I love his cute face!

Team Emmett 5K

Last Saturday, Mom and I ran the Team Emmett 5K! It was my first race and mom's third (she has done one other 5K and a HALF MARATHON). I'm really behind. It was tough for two people who had not trained but we did it. Our time was 37 minutes 43 seconds. The closest we came to winning was the raffle I won. Sweet CiCi's!! It was really fun so we plan on doing it again next year and beating our time! Thanks for running with me, Mom!

We have a crawler!

Someone started crawling! We noticed him moving a little in his crib last night and this morning he did it! We were FaceTiming with Mimi and Dado and he just had to crawl closer to the screen to talk to them! Here is a video from later. It's not a very far distance so I'll try to get a better video later. What a big boy! Oh and I don't think you can hear Newman in the video but Jack heard him walking around downstairs. He likes to yell at him.