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.

First Christmas

Jalen really seemed to enjoy his first Christmas. Santa had stuffed his stocking full of blocks, and he was very excited to empty it, one by one. He also had lots of toys under the tree (mostly thanks to his nanny, Emma). After opening presents, he headed to Nana and Vaari's house to spend the rest of the holiday with them, as well as Auntie Erica, Uncle Ayman, and cousins Ella and Maddy, where he was again spoiled with gifts.