Monday, February 20, 2012

7 months old!

7 months old! Jack is getting speedy.. he's crawling everywhere and he's quick! If you look away or leave for 30 seconds- he can be in a different room, changing the channel on the tv, or getting into something he shouldn't be into (partially because we weren't prepared for him to get this quick this fast and we still need to childproof our house!)  He's tried escaping his crib and his favorite place to get to is the tv and the surround sound controls. He loves pulling up, standing and maneuvering around the couch, tables, etc. Jack is trying all kinds of new foods- he loves almost every vegetable, fruit and a new favorite is yogurt. He loves being around other kids- and smiles when we drop him off at the babysitters and his friends are all waiting for him - and they all want to help get him out of his seat to play with him as soon as we walk in. 
trying to get out of this crib! 

did you read my shirt? Aunt Carol bought it for me- and my dad LOVES it!

I love standing!


I'm a quick crawler

and quite cute too!

happiest baby ever!


Jack's favorite new place in the house.. the tv stand

he's getting to be a fast driver in his jeep


his friends all want to help get him out of his seat as soon as we get to his babysitter Sue's house

his cousin Livi- who he loves- goes to his babysitter Sue's house.. they take turns knocking each other over and pushing each other out of the way

hanging out with Jim

Suz, Livi, Jack and Kelly at Mallory's shower

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hanging out with his cousin Livi

Jack and Riley

meeting cousin Andy

He loves being naked:) 

Jack with his talking dog (this is the only kind of dog Jack will have - good thing he likes him:))

getting ready for Valentine's Day


Jack's 1st Valentine

playing in the big bathtub is one of his favorite activities

crawling.. notice his cute shirt from cousin Livi  - it says "wing man"

Jack and Aunt KK

trying on his new swimming suit from Aunt KK- ready for swim lessons to start next week!

Jack's first flight/vacation

Jack went on his first flight the first weekend of February. It was also his first "real" vacation.  Andrew is working in San Francisco on a project for work- so he offered for us to come out and stay in his 2 bedroom Suite- compliments of being Marriott Platinum status (translates to having to work out of town too much but while there - some pretty great perks including access to the "club lounge" which we took advantage of, and a 2 bedroom/2 bath suite). After making plans to go visit him, Grandma and Grandpa Schaefer decided to join and Megan and Erik were able to meet us out there as well. We had a great time. We got in Thursday evening, spent Friday exploring the piers, Fischerman's Wharf, downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate bridge, etc. Saturday we headed to Napa to a few wineries, and Sunday explored Alcatraz, went to lunch at In and Out Burger, and watched the Superbowl. Monday we headed home. Jack did great on both flights -6 hours of traveling each way with a layover- and he never cried once! 

packing for the trip

on the plane with Grandma Kathy (aka Mimi)

arriving at the San Francisco airport

first night in the hotel - with Andrew and dad

Friday morning- heading out to explore the city- Jack, Erik, Shannon and Courtney

Grandma, Grandpa, Jack, Shannon and Courtney- at the Wharf

the guys- Jack, Erik, Grandpa and Dad (Courtney)

Jack and Courtney - first trolley ride

Shannon, Courtney and Jack

lunch at Taddich Grill- with Grandpa and Grandma

riding the trolley with Grandpa

wearing Mom's shades

The Golden Gate Bridge

Grandpa, Grandma and Jack

Jack at the Golden Gate Bridge

Sterling Vineyards- Napa Valley- Jack and Shannon

wine tasting tour.. Andrew, Courtney and Jack

in the tasting room at the winery
Courtney, Erik, Megan, Grandma, Jack, Shannon and Andrew

Grandma and Jack- he LOVES wineries:) 

his first gondola ride.. 

Jack and Courtney - at V. Sattui winery

loving San Francisco

heading Alcatraz

checking out a cell at Alcatraz

get me out of here!

exploring "the Hole" at Alcatraz

Jack and Mimi on the Alcatraz tour

Courtney, Jack and Shannon

First In and Out Burger experience

cupcakes from Cako (in Union Square)

Grandma, Grandpa, Jack, Erik, Courtney and Megan

Jack and Courtney