Sideways Part II

If I have to be away from James, I couldn't think of a better way to spend that precious time, than with our friends Brian and Liz in Napa Valley. I love Napa so much and have been there now 3 times and I love it more each time.  Grammy and Gramps flew in to babysit and Pete and I were off, for a much needed, get-away to the beautiful wine country.

Brian & Liz; First Night in San Fran

 From the rooftop deck of the TransAmerica Apartment. Our home for the night

 First Winery in Napa~ Artesa

 Refuel at Gott's, Burger & Shakes

 On to Silverado

 Things got a little crazy at Silver Oak ;)

 Our weekend driver, Matt!

 Wine tour at Cakebread

 Cabernet Barrels

 Last stop, Duck Horn

 Such a wonderful trip! Can't wait to go again.

James' Dedication

James,

On March 18th, 2012 you were dedicated by the church, supported and loved on by some of our closest friends here in Texas.  Hope Fellowship welcomed you, as well as 43 other little Christ followers, into the church and promised to teach you about Jesus.  We are so grateful for our church, as it has not only brought us together with wonderful friends, but I know it will be a place full of people whom will help us raise you as a great man and believer.

 Some of our fans; Aiden & Owen

 The Shempp's with Paster John

 Our friends stand up and support us through prayer

 After Party

Cake Inscription~ Every Good and Perfect Gift is From Above   James:1:17

 James' Gal Pals~ Alexandra, Addison & Claire

Little Man

 Easter Bunny! Yea

 Bunny jumped out and scratched James....it was NOT a love fest after that :)

6 Months

Happy 1/2 year birthday James!

6 months old. Time continues to tick by so quickly. You had your 6 month check up last Monday and here are your stats:

Height: 26.5 (45%)

Weight: 16 lbs (21%)

Head 16.8 in (31%)

You had been pretty sick the week before your appointment with an ear infection (yes, that makes 3 so far) and a croupy cough. So unfortunately, with all that coughing you had a pretty sore throat and had not been eating great, hence your very little weight gain from last month.  Dr. Terry isn't worried and said you should pick right back up soon.  You have met all your developmental milestones and surpassed many! You are rolling over both ways, scooting on your tummy to get around, sitting up (pretty much without assistance) and eating solid foods. You are really doing great with solids, eating oatmeal cereal, peas and prunes so far once a day.  You are not a regular "poo"er so the prunes are your insurance plan ;)

You are mommy's WONDERFUL sleeper! Once we got you out of that swaddle and you flipped yourself onto your tummy, you've been sleeping from 7-6:30 every night! You are still eating every 3-4 hours (7,10,1,4,7) depending on your naps and napping at home at 9, 1 & 3ish for 1-2 hrs. You don't nap as much at daycare...too much going on :) You still love a paci to sleep with as well as your monkey friend, whom you love and get very excited when you see it in your crib. So sweet ;)

You continue to babble, but no real words yet. You love your jump-a-roo, taking baths, going to the dog park with Charlie, and taking walks in the Baby Bjorn.  You will ride in the Bob Stroller, but only for a little while. You much prefer being able to move around. You have so much energy and are constantly on the go. I can only imagine my fatigue once you are mobile...Lord help me!

You are such a fun and lovable little boy and of course....adorable! Your wild temper, infectious smile, and sweetness make you YOU! I love you so much. Happy 6 months James.

What...I didn't pull Charlie's hair?!

 This is my modeling face ;)