Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day from our little red-haired leprechaun.

We only had three chances to take this photo. He pulled off his headpiece the second he realized it was on (which was about six seconds after we put it on his head).

We finished with a a little 'Let's Crawl All Over Grandma' game. Notice the green props all over the rug? Jamisen pretty well decimated them within about 4 seconds after the shoot was done.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

Happy Birthday Chris!

Here are a few more photos from our family surprise birthday party for Chris. Notice Jamisen eying the cheesecake? The kid knows where the good stuff is!

Uncle Erik valiantly tried to teach Jamisen to walk. He was pleased to have the attention but was equally puzzled as to why Erik was so excited. For the record, he did not show any signs of walking.

Grandma and Grandpa Faiola were pleased to have another excuse to spend time with their happy grandson.

We had so much delicious food and we all felt thankful for the presence and support of our family. We are extremely rich in family and are grateful for our many blessings.

Grandma and Grandpa Time

We were so happy that Kelly and Winston (Grandma and Grandpa Renoud) came over to celebrate Chris's (age redacted) birthday.

They brought the *best* nesting toy that Jamisen is fully entranced with. He's using it as a Hide'n'Seek game but he'll eventually figure out how to do the nesting thing.

Jamisen was puzzled by the beard Grandpa Winston was sporting.

We were happy that Aunt Anamarie came as well. I know that in the future, we'll be thrilled that she's 16 and can drive because she is the most responsible child we know (and that includes everyone from ages 9 to 19). Baby sitting time, t-minus 5 years.

Happy Birthday to Chris and thank you Grandma and Grandpa Renoud for helping to make the day so special.

Cute Photo Alert

 

He'll be walking in no time! Our freezer is the perfect height for him to pull himself up on, dance a little and proclaim, "Ah YAH yah YAH!"

Are You Still Hungry?

Note: Photos have zero to do with this update. But, enjoy the cuteness anyways.

Chris thinks he had a breakthrough with Mr. Jamisen tonight.

Apparently, Jamisen only ate half of dinner. Chris caved and still gave Jamisen dessert (freeze dried yogurt and dried fruit).

They started playing games after dinner and at one point, for some reason, Chris asked Jamisen if he was still hungry.

Much to his surprise, Jamisen let out a very loud and very clear "YEAH!"

So, Chris fed Jamisen the rest of his dinner. So sweet! And um, is that a major communication breakthrough? It sure seems like it! Our little boy is growing up.

Swimming with Grandpa

Though we flunked swim classes, Jamisen delights in the water. We were so thankful to have some reinforcements to help out with some remedial swim lessons. We might just have a chance of passing next time!

Yay Grandpa Faiola! We are sure with his extra help, Jamisen is sure to pass his next series of swim lessons.

He even got his first taste of the hot tub. Oooooooh! Warm!

Someone is looking pretty delighted (and seriously, how adorable was that little barrel tummy?!) with his swim time. Thanks Grandpa!

Mr. Beaver

See the beautiful piece of custom made furniture? It resides in my parents house (AKA Grandma and Grandpa Faiola) and happily has done its duty for six years, unobtrusive and solid.

That is until the little red-haired Jamisen came its way.

Behold what thirty seconds in Jamisen's presence did:

From here on out, please refer to Jamisen only as "Mr. Beaver".