11 Weeks Old

I can't believe that this little fella is already eleven weeks old! The other day we had lovely almost 70 degree weather so Auntie took J. Alexander outside for a photo shoot. He was wearing his Daddy's favorite outfit: camo (anything)!

It was a fun time watching Auntie in action. She took over 90 shots but finished up with editing with about 60 or so. I am going to upload a few of those tomorrow hopefully but wanted to give a little preview for now.

Jeffrey is such a joy to all of us. He is the sweetest little guy. He loves to cuddle and kiss and smiles all of the time. I am trying to soak up all of these wonderful, toothless grins as I know that soon enough they will be gone. Not the smiles but the sweet gummy ones! I love those. Of course I am going to be thrilled when those first little teeth come in also. Every smile, at every moment is a treasure to me. Be on the look out for those new photos.

Have a great Valentine's Day with your loved ones. I have the sweetest little Valentine of all!

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I'm Back

Well, I know I have to be the worst blogger of all times. I just forget to get online and update things. Lots of excuses though: my Internet wasn't working on my desk top, went to Alabama to see family, clumsy as I am, I fell and hurt my entire body so I was in the bed for a few days... The list could go on and on but basically it boils down to the fact that I lack motivation. Sorry.

My little man is growing like crazy! He went to the Dr. for his two month check-up and shots and was 13lbs, 14oz. Wow, right? He was also 24.5 inches long. He is gonna be a big linebacker I think and that would make his Granddad happy. lol I will make a list of the things that he is doing if I can remember them all. He is a genius, you know!

* Holds his head up for a very long time
* Sleeps about 5 hours straight at night
* Tracks objects with his eyes
* Recognizes familiar faces
* Smiles a lot
* Talks to us, coos, ahhs and oohs
* Beginning to reach for things but really just swats at them
* Rolls from tummy to back (sometimes)
* Notices his own hands and has control enough to get them to his mouth
* Giggles! My favorite sound in the world. This has only happened twice so far
but I love, love, love it! It is so awesome.

I am sure there more things but it is very early in the morning and I have not been to sleep and I can't remember anything else. If I do as I should, I will update more when I think of them. Have a wonderful day and enjoy the pictures!

Bath 11/26/08

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Petey, Jeffrey's new friend!

Pete feels the need to watch over the situation, he knows how traumatic a bath can be



Petey finds someone that likes to sleep as much as he does!



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Jeffrey and Petey

Well Petey has been the baby in the house for a couple of years and we all wondered how he would like having a baby around. Take a look at the picture and you will have your answer! Pete loves my little man but thinks that he needs to be included in all of the action. Here in this pic, Jeffrey was having a bath (the kind before the cord falls off) so we were all on my bed, including Petey! It was too cute.

Jeffrey "sees" Santa

Tonight was an exciting night at our house! Jeffrey's mommy and daddy gave him a nice bath and then dressed him in his new Santa outfit that daddy picked up the other day while he was out shopping. Saying it is cute, well, is just an understatement. hee hee

So, we loaded up the car with everything we needed, might need and probably wouldn't need and headed to the mall. It was a foggy, dreary evening but at least not so cold. I think it was close to 60. Aunt Linds was going to meet us at the mall. We got there, got everything out and headed into the mall. I guess it was around five or so. Wouldn't you know it Santa was on his break! He wouldn't be back until 6:00. This almost got mommy upset because she was not happy about having Jeffrey-Alexander out in the first place. I think we all more or less talked her into it. The doctors just scare the snot out of new moms about taking their babies out before 6 weeks. I know you have to be careful but it wasn't like Jeffrey was going to be greeting people at the door!

We sat and had some water and allowed everyone walking buy to admire my beautiful little grandson with his Santa outfit on, including the boots and hat! He looked precious. We finally got to see Santa with just a small wait in line. Jeffrey had fallen sound asleep of course but good ole' Santa thought he was beautiful and told us that he would just take a small little nap with him, so if you will notice in the picture Santa and Jeffrey are asleep! Too precious and sooooooo special! It was a great night. Just a quick note, Jeffrey's mommy and daddy could not hold back their tears when Jeffrey was up there with Santa. This is just the beginning of many first that this sweet little guy will have. I don't know how in the world they will make it. ha ha I think I will buy them some Kleenex for Christmas. On that note, hope you have had the chance to see Santa too! Have a great weekend!
Love, Rhonda aka Grandmother

MADE IT JUST A LITTLE BIGGER SO YOU COULD SEE HIS FACE AND SANTA'S FACE. AS YOU CAN TELL, JEFFREY DIDN'T REALLY "SEE" SANTA AT ALL; OH BOY WONDER WHAT NEXT YEAR WILL BE LIKE!??