Father's Day!

Jer and Jack celebrated their first Father's Day today!  I love my boys!

Jack is sitting up and pushing himself into seated these days! so stinking fun to watch him grow up. He's looking at me with tired eyes and rubbing them, so I'll make this quick.

The sweetest thing in the world is seeing your husband become a father.  Those of you who are still waiting for your miracle, don't lose heart.  The wait will be worth it!

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I know some of you saw this via FB, but I thought I'd share here too :D

Six Month Well Baby

In the words of Jack's Pediatrician: "He's going to be a big dude."  I love her(have I mentioned that before?)

The man weighed in at 20lbs 4 oz and measured 28inches long.  All of his food must have gone into growing bones and muscles because he was 21.7 at his last visit.  And he's moving all the time unless he's sleeping!

We went to the Mediterranean Kitchen for lunch where Jack decided he wanted to eat my hummus.  He loved it, garlic and all! I'll have to make him some.  He likes flavor, so I'll have to figure out how to spice up his fruits and veggies, don't want him to eat bland food if he likes to be adventurous.  He liked their lentil soup as well, and he's eaten Pho before and really liked the broth.

I was talking to his Dr. about it and she reminded me that as a whole, the world eats soup and stew and feeds their children the broth and then the veggies and then the protiens, so I shouldn't be afraid to be adventurous with his food, just blend it up!  She's such a well studied individual, and she really loves the Anthropology of Child Rearing, so it's incredible to talk to her about it. I really want to see "Babies" but i think this date night is going to be Prince of Persia!  Jake Gillianhaal....darn

Six months of Jack...loving every moment!!

Here Kitty Kitty

Look, Noah! 

I'm not sure but I think Jack just said "HERE Kitty". He at least mimicked the way I say it, but he was looking right at the cat when he did it. He even patted his leg. Coincidence? Who knows!

New Do!

Memorable Memorial

Like many people my age, my Grandfather's were involved in WWII. My Paternal Grandfather was a Sailor in the Navy. My Maternal Grandfather was in the Marines, and earned a Purple Heart and a Distinguished Service Medal. And another medal that I've seen but I don't know what it was, so...I'll have to do some research.

We're a patriotic family, not in the yellow magnet on your car sort of way, but we're proud of our soldiers and support them, and to remember our fallen soldiers is a privilege.

Jack's (presumed) Birthfather is a serviceman, and we intend to make sure that we instill in Jack a proper respect for his country and those who gave their last measure of devotion to the land love.