One Year Old

Jalen is one year old! And this big boy couldn't be busier. Creeping, crawling, dancing, singing, laughing, slapping, clapping, screeching, making general mayhem, and shouting 'NA!' when he doesn't want something are now his daily agenda. At 32 inches, he is still in the 97th percentile for height, and 23 lbs, 11 oz, he's only in the 50th percentile for weight... don't let that fool you though, he's growing (and moving) as fast as ever!

Dallas, Baby

Our little traveler yet again took to the friendly skies, this time to visit 'Aunt Becky' and 'Uncle John' in Dallas, Texas. He treated us all to some fine dining on our first night, but seemed to better enjoy devouring Uncle John's homemade pumpkin waffles the next morning. After a dreary New York winter, he was eager to enjoy the playground, as well as to participate in his first cattle drive (albeit one made of bronze). But mostly he was happy to just take in the sights and hang out with two of his favorite people.

11 Months Old

The days seem to be getting shorter and shorter, as Jalen is eagerly exploring his environment at faster and faster speeds. His favorite new discoveries include Poika's water bowl and toy box. Putting his mouth on everything that Poika does is prime entertainment for this monkey-see-monkey-do... and why not? With three little teeth, he's ready to chew!

Beach Baby

At just 10 months old, this lucky little boy got to enjoy his first Caribbean vacation. The water - both beach and pool - was a big hit; the sand took a bit of getting used to. Overall, Jalen (and Mommy and Daddy) were able to find plenty of time for relaxation and peaceful reflection.

Funny Tub Time

We seem to post a lot of bath videos! Jalen threw his toy out of the sink at me (along with a handful of water), and was quite bemused when I jumped out of the way. Apparently it continues to be hysterically funny, no matter how many times he does it...

10 Months Old

10 months has been a big milestone for Jalen! He's learned to sit up from lying down, he's said "Mama" and "Dada", and he's starting to crawl and pull himself up on things. He also apparently no longer wants to smile for his monthly photo shoot- sitting still no longer fits into his busy schedule.

First Words

Uncle Jesse confirmed that 'uh-oh' does indeed count as a first word (and even speculated as to its correlation with his presidential capabilities). He might not be quite yet ready to take on that role, as these days he's totally engrossed in his new hobby - throwing things on the floor.