Jameson 6 Months

6 months!!!!  At Jameson's 6 month appointment, he weighed 16lbs, 3oz and measured 26.25in.  Those are slight increases from 4 months, moving along on his own growth curve.  Recent developments include sitting (so fun watching him work on his balance) and starting solid foods.   He also has an established favored sleeping position - on his stomach.  He rolls over almost immediately when you put him down to sleep at night.

I'm sure the girls would love if he'd join their pack!  Jameson and I were playing on the floor and he rolled over and scooted into this position...it was so cute, so I had to take a picture (I'm just glad that he paused long enough for me to get the shot!).

First time trying rice cereal.

And, he wasn't so sure about those initial bites.

Whew, glad that's over!

I think the rice cereal is growing on me!  (Or at least he doesn't feel the need to spit it out right away!)



Right off the bat, he's liked to help feed himself.



Wedding Weekend in California

Jameson turned 6 months and stepped in the ocean for the first time!  We had a blast hanging in Laguna with our friends!

Toes in the sand :)

Jameson meeting his buddy Owen.

4th of July celebration at the Hollywood Bowl in LA.  J slept right through the fireworks...go figure!  Here is daddy enticing him with a carrot as we moved towards introducing him to solids.

We loved staying with Erika...she's the best!  Jameson had a blast meeting her newest family member...Lucy, the Bichon Frise puppy.

Wine tasting in Santa Barbara..."cheers" to five wonderful years of a blessed marriage.

Grandma and Grandpa Pilat came to LA for Aunt Donna's wedding, too, and joined us on a day trip up to Santa Barbara.  Here's J and his Grandpa.

Cousins....oh, this picture speaks for itself.  I think we have a lot to look forward to at family holidays!

Now that's more like it.

J loves going after daddy's nose...how that started?  I blame Rob.

July 5th...Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary!  We celebrated our evening joining Donna and Peter at their wedding rehearsal dinner.

Oh Daddy, you never give up.  J making a less than happy face at the wedding (um, was that lime in a drink?!?!?!)

Jameson with Aunt Donna and Uncle Peter.  Congratulations on your special day!!!

Fun on the dance floor :)

Santa Monica Beach.

Out on Santa Monica Pier.

Out to lunch with Erika in Beverly Hills on our way back to the airport.  Hopefully we'll be back soon!!!!

California Dreamin'.

Father's Day Weekend in Wisconsin

Jameson's first flight, which we're sure will be the first of many.   We had a 3.5 hour delay getting out of DIA, but the time seemed to pass quickly.  He did wonderfully on our trip out, although the flight back was a little rougher.  It was supposed to correspond with his bedtime...only problem is, he doesn't really look ready to sleep, does he????  We're so happy that we were able to make the trip.  We got to see so many family members on the Pilat side at my cousin's wedding on Saturday and then visited with the Lindholm side on Sunday for Father's day...a celebration which included at least six dads and three different generations!

Finally, me and Uncle Tyler!!!! Can't wait until I get to see him again when he visits Colorado in July.

Getting to meet Tyler's dog, Rufus - a standard poodle, English golden retriever mix.  Jameson was so excited!  He loved him and as far as we could tell, the feeling was mutual :)

Meeting great-grandpa, Opa.

Jameson and Uncle Matthew!!!!  Thanks for all the high airplane flying you do with me!

Peek-a-boo.

Happy Father's Day, Dad!!!!  This is the best swimming pool ever (aka temp somewhere between a pool and hot tub...just perfect!).  Mom didn't want to get out!

Happy Father's Day, Grandpa!

A Father's Day softball game with the whole family.  There's dad on first base!

Gracie keeping Jameson company in the shade while everyone played ball (Gracie had her own softball game earlier that day).

We love Rufus!!!!

Lunch out with grandma and grandpa on the Milwaukee River in downtown before heading for a walk along the lake front.

Summer Fun

More pool time :)

An impromptu trip down to the Denver Zoo with Laurie and her boys.  Here we are with the Rhinos.

Jameson was perhaps most captivated by watching this monkey against the backdrop of the sky. 

Jameson 5 Months

I'm 5 months old!  Here are some highlights: I've started laughing for more prolonged periods of time, I've established a bedtime routine (and am a good sleeper!), I'm captivated by watching the dogs at home, I love jumping in my jump-a-roo and bouncing in the exersaucer, I exercise my voice and love blowing bubbles, I reach for everything, wish I could stand on my own (loves practicing it with assistance), I squirm a lot more and can roll over but don't do it consistently yet.

Rob's Birthday, June 3

For Rob's birthday, we enjoyed lounging and watching the Bruins game at home.  It seemed like Jameson even enjoyed the game...I think he likes watching the fast skaters move around against the backdrop of the white ice.

Pool Time!

Jameson's first time "swimming".  We are going to enjoy the pool across the street so much this summer!

Daddy can always get a smile :)

Tired out after an afternoon at the pool.  Ready for a bath and bed!