Sitting, Standing and Voting!!

More pictures of summer fun, the park, the zoo and reading with dad! But first, June 8th was a big day for Jack: His first vote!!

OK, back to summer fun! We found a new park close to our house, it's about a 15 minute walk. He wasn't so sure about the buffalo ride...
Jack is more impressed with the chain holding the swings in place than sitting in the swing.
This time, I went down the slide...Jack is trying so hard to stand...he pulls on whatever he can find to help him up. (Note to self: buy Jack a belt!) Saturday afternoon was so nice we took a quick trip to the zoo. The animals were much more lively this time. I think it was close to dinner time, the bears were pacing back and forth...The goats were hoping Jack had snacks in his tray.

Taking a break

On Tuesday I went to get Jack from his nap and this is what I found...Oh dear, time to lower the crib!

Jack liked his mattress on the floor...easy to climb on!

BedtimeEvery morning before work Zack reads to Jack. It's really sweet.

Buddies!When dad isn't here, Jack reads alone...

Jack enjoys taking his toys out of the basket.

I thought this picture was so cute...he was so tired yet he held on tight to his little duck.

Swings, Slides and Community Service...

Another week of "firsts" for Jack. While on our walk around the YMCA we stopped at the park to try out the swing and slide. Jack really enjoyed the swing. I think Zack enjoyed pushing him even more! I think there are several park visits in our future.

Since we were at the park we thought we would try out the slide...The slide is obviously not make for 6'6" people!! Pretty sure I will be doing slide rides from now on. Zack's legs covered about 3/4 of the slide ;)

We went to my parents for a delicious Memorial Day BBQ. Jack loves kisses from dad.

Jack still enjoys putting his feet in the air...it's so funny to see. He puts his feet up in the stroller, his chair, the highchair...

Not the best picture of Jack and I (very windy)...Our Rotary club did some cleanup in the park last week so we thought it would be fun to take Jack. He did really well, just looked around while I walked about. The thing I am holding is my homemade trash picker-uper!!

It's that time of the year...the garden needs to be taken care of.

Jack loves his daddy...it was so great to have him home an extra day this weekend.

Enjoy the swing! (Sorry in advance for my voice...I didn't realize I talk so high to Jack!!)

Summer is here!

Here is the first and ONLY picture we have of the teeth!! I've probably taken 50 pictures just trying to get the teeth and Zack got it in about 3 shots!

As I mentioned before, I received a Beabe Babycook for my birthday. It makes the best baby food. Here are the sweet potatoes all cut up before being cooked.

Ready to be steamed and pureed...

Smooth and wonderful - Jack loves it :)
Remember the face Jack made for carrots?? Well here is the face for sweet potatoes!
Jack had lunch with grandpa and grandma last week. This is the highchair my parents used for my sister and I. My dad recovered it and it looks brand new.

The flowers are up so I thought it would be nice to get a picture of Jack by the flowers...he was more interested in eating them...
Since we were outside, I thought it would be a good time to experience the grass.

Such a happy boy!

I tried to get a picture of Jack and I at my birthday party but he couldn't seem to take his eyes off the cake...so this is the best picture we got!

We took Jack to the zoo for the first time this weekend (I'm sure the first of many trips!). He seemed to really take it all in. The wolves even put on a show for Jack!

Time to catch up!

I'm so far behind on posts! We've had a busy last few weeks. Jack Oliver was dedicated on Mother's day. It was a special day for Zack and I. We committed before God and the church to raise Jack to love and serve God . I had a GREAT mother's day. I am so blessed to have Jack as my son and Zack has my husband. I love my boys so much!!

Here is Zack speaking to the church congregation. I think Jack is wondering how he can get the Pastor's notes off the podium...

I received an early birthday present from my parents and sister! A Beabe babycook...I LOVE it. So far I have made carrots, apples, and green beans. This was Jack's first impression of carrots...

Just chilling!

Jack now has TWO teeth - bottom middle. They are so cute. He now chews on anything he can get in his mouth. He was a little fussy for a few days but doing much better. I'm doing my best to get a picture of the teeth...But this will have to do. Sophie is great to chew on!

Jack walked in his first parade last Friday! He did great considering the parade started after his bedtime. We had beautiful weather. They didn't have a shirt small enough so I covered his shirt in stickers!