Thursday, July 20, 2006

Cooling Off


On a 100 degree day, Jed spent some time splashing in his bathtub in the shade. He loves to be outside, which is challenging on those very hot days. Using his tub as a "kiddie pool" worked great!

"I Can Grab My Toes!"


Jed started grabbing his toes at the end of June. Now it's one of his favorite past times. He struggles to get his toes in his mouth. When he succeeds he makes an "icky face".

He also enjoys sitting on the ottoman in front of our 2nd floor bedroom window. The window is low enough that he can gaze out into the neighborhood.

Jed and Daddy Laughing


Jedidiah chuckles when he hears laughing. So, Daddy and Jed exchange giggles in the mirror and get each other laughing.

Family outing


We went on our first family bike ride one sunny day in early July down to Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse. Heather and Jed are cooling off next to the fountain. Jed doesn't seem to mind wearing hats and he looks so cute wearing them. This is good because he is still very bald.

Where's your smile, Jed?


We tried to get Jed to pose for this photo, be he wouldn't smile. He just kept on staring at Mommy intently as she did her best to get him to "show his teeth" (so to speak).
On his four month check-up, Jed weighed 16 lbs 6 oz and was 25 3/4 inches long. The doctor said that he is a very healthy boy.

A little prune juice gets things moving...

Jed's a very healthy baby, but sometimes he gets a little...um...stopped up. This makes for a very uncomfortable baby. Here's Grandma Oswald giving Jed a bottle of good 'ol prune juice, at the recommendation of our pediatrition. The juice works (when he chooses to actually drink it!).

Can I Take My Tie Off Yet?!


We had a few weddings in late June and early July. Needless to say, he almost received as much attention as the brides . . .

After A Bath


I love to snuggle after a bath! OK, really I just love to snuggle!

Bath Time!


He's graduated to the kitchen sink . . . and is loving it! This was the first bath time with no crying . . . until it was time to get dressed.

Weeeeeee!


Well, not quite yet. This was Jed's first time on the swing - he really didn't know what to think about it yet.

My Circus Book


Elephants are neat! They come in such pretty colors!

Dad On Paternity Leave


Jarrod was blessed to be able to stay home with Jed for 5 weeks while I finished up the school year. They had a grand time - taking walks, talking, visiting mommy for lunch, and (best of all) napping!

Jedidiah Jump Up!


Jed just loves to kick, but for some reason knawing on the front of the seat is more interesting . . .
This is a rare moment of him 'jumping.'

Even sleeping can be dramatic!

I'm getting sophisticated!



I can hold my rattle for a long time now (like . . . 5 minutes)! Mommy is so proud!

I'm all bundled up to go watch my first soccer game! Aquinas vs. Holmen