Bumbo and Bacon (weeks 7 and 8)

It's been kind of a light week for pictures, but I'm close to having some short video clips to share. We are definitely getting social smiles, so they will be the capstone goodness of the first few installments. Until then, here are two fun bits...

Although the swing is very popular, we wanted to try a solution for TJ hanging out with us when we're working in the kitchen. He finally seems big enough to sit in the Bumbo chair, but his slouching is a clear indication that there are some size and body control boundaries between him and expert use of his first upright sitting furniture.

JT and TJ with Bumbo.



TJ isn't quite sure if this is a good thing, but he's willing to give it a try.

Joe and Jenny hosted their annual Bacon Party. This was TJ's first party outing, so he ditched those squaresville onesies for a schweet shirt and pants combo (with dinosaur! and socks that have alligators that say "CHOMP"!!!) He was clearly the life of the party, catching the attention of the hottest babes in the room. No hearts were broken, but some were bent.

Yeah, that's right. Shirt and pants. And dinosaur. How you like me now?



Babies love bacon.
(Kinda.)

(Not really.)

(So much to learn, baby.)

Marching! (Weeks 5 and 6)

"Sometimes TJ freaks me out.

He's just sitting there staring at me,
and I think he's thinking deep thoughts and may be judging me."
- Raminta
(this morning when hanging with TJ in bed)

Yes, folks, this is what happens when one spends most days alone with an infant. Thankfully, she has more regular company lately, as our neighbor Dorothy is on maternity leave, so they are starting to go on walks together to maintain their sanity.


...and now back to your normally scheduled series of cute sleeping baby photos:



The reindeer outfit has been our standby for cool weather outings, but we're starting to push the limits of its carrying capacity. Rigid upright posture is not something TJ can maintain outside of this suit.



Friday included the first use of the Baby Bjorn carrier.
The sling, although simpler and quicker, just wasn't cutting it anymore for TJ or JT.
Although neither of us looks especially excited in this shot, it was good times at the park.



We pause for a quick family photo between chucking the ball for our pups.



After our escapades at Fernhill Park, MJ and Gen brought over dinner before breaking into TJ's first game night session. He had some serious challenges navigating the resource market, but he and Ra pulled off the unexpected win.



...coming soon: video clips!
We started editing some stuff today and should have stuff to share soon.
Oh joy.