New Tricks

It's been a while since I've posted pictures of Jack.  He has been so much fun lately and is one of the happiest, most animated babies I've known!  He smiles constantly, rolls over, and actually enjoys being on his stomach now.  I was thinking that he would definitely not be crawling by the time we go to Costa Rica in July, but now I'm not so sure.  Derek has also taught him a new trick....called stick your foot in your mouth...nice one....  He has also discovered his thumb....which my feeling is that if he is crying in the car and he finds his thumb to calm him down, more power to him! (I say that now- but will hate to break him of the habit!)  Anyways, I take him to the beach atleast once or twice a week and we both just hang out in his sun tent and play or nap.  Once he starts moving around more, the beach may be a bit more difficult!  Anyways, I wish I would take more pictures with friends and stuff, so I'll try and be better at that!  

Derek's brother John with Jack

This is by far my favorite talent show!  American Idol doesn't even pale in comparison.  I cannot wait for May 22nd...let the countdown begin!

Pinkberry

So we went to Pinkberry for the first time this past week.  Had it been a hot summer day (instead of freezing cold outside) I think it would have been the perfect treat;  I also would have gotten cocoa pebbles on it-the strawberries just made it even more tart than it already was.  The jury is still out on it...  Pinkberry or Golden Spoon?  For me, I think it would just depend on my mood.  Most of the time I love the different flavors and having different options at Golden Spoon to choose from, but I'm sure the more I have Pinkberry the more I'll fall for it.

Family comes to town

This past week my parents and little brother Dallin came to visit;  so Jack, Derek and I all packed up and went and stayed with them in Newport Beach to make a little vacation out of it.  We had so much fun going on walks, playing by the pool, shopping, eating, and just hanging out.  Jack had a bit of a tough time not being in his bed and on his normal routine, but we still had fun with him.  He also had a lot of firsts: his first boat ride, his first swim time, and our first time out without him.  Here are some of those highlights and more:

Hanging out at Fashion Island

Taking a boat ride around Balboa

 Jack's not too sure about the life jacket

First time in the Bumbo seat and loving it!

 

Jack's first pool experience:  He was a bit unsure about it at first, but then as Derek walked him around in the water he was loving it - just kicking his legs and splashing with his arms!

 

All snuggled up after his swim.

Getting ready for a dinner without the baby

Corona Del Mar

Update

It's been a while since I last posted.  We have been busy with the move, settling in, visitors, etc...  We are loving it and are so grateful to Derek's parents for letting us stay with them until we figure things out.  Here is Jack being such a ham... as usual....

 

Anyways, Jack is 3 1/2 months old and is such a happy baby ...minus at nighttime.  Before we moved he was only waking up once to eat, but now he has been waking up 3 or 4 times a night!!  I thought it might be due to the move, so I let it be for a few weeks, but now it's just tiring.  We decided to sleep train him and let him cry it out. Tonight will be the third night.  I'm fine feeding him once- it's just the other 2 or 3 times that need to go.  The first night he was so upset- he cried twice for 45 minutes straight!  Last night we put a 30 minute limit and would go in-not pick him up- just hold the binky and his hand. It kills my heart- but we have to keep with it now that we've started.  It's gotten a bit better- but let's pray it works! Any advice? 

Other than that, he is a happy baby and super active!  In fact, this week he rolled over- twice!!  He was so determined and he finally did it! Here are a pictures of how he goes about it.

Good-bye San Francisco

I think by now a lot of you have heard, but we have just moved down to Southern California...definitely a quick move! Derek got a job transfer/promotion and it has brought us back down South. For the time being, we are staying with Derek's parents in San Clemente until we figure things out. We will definitely miss San Francisco- it's beauty, the city and friends- but we are excited to be living back by the beach with family and friends. If you are going to be in the area- give us a call- we'd love to see you!

Guilty Pleasures

Lipstick Jungle

Everybody has them.  What's yours?