Happy 1st Birthday! (12 months)

Jack had a wonderful 1st birthday with 2 sets of Grandparents, one aunt, and loads of friends! His actual birthday (the 25th) was spent preparing for the big party on the 26th. The caterpillar themed party was a blast at the South Beach Harbor with burritos (from Papalote), a play tunnel, big bouncy balls, cupcakes, and even dry weather for some playground fun! Stay tuned for an album with all the photos later this week.
The birthday boy with GGB.

Fire & Cake all in one day--yikes!

Caterpillar of cupcakes.

I thought I didn't like birthday hats, but this antenna get-up is worse!

Party Time! (11 months)

Jack & his friends from playgroup had a joint 1st birthday party today. Hard to believe they all met when they were only 2 months old! See all the party pics here.
One of the more creative & talented moms made the cake.

Jack envies Eliza's partying skills

Why would anyone wear one of these?

Some enjoyed the cake more than others! Jack's mustache
shows his preference for the chocolate cupcakes over the cake.

Hard at Play (11 months)

Jack & Eliza test driving Kettler trikes

Jack & his 1st Mission street Churro

Good times on the swing

1st solo slide ride!

Walking into 2008 (11 months)

Jack practiced his footwork while we were in MD & I think it is fair to say he is officially walking. He is also running, thanks to some help from Wheely Cow--a gift from Aunt Beth! Check out his new skills in this video that was taken about a week ago.

Christmas in Maryland (11 months)

A few highlights from our trip to visit Gma & Gpa in Maryland for Jack's 1st Christmas!
Jack loves Virgin America & so do we!

Fun times with Dad & Grandpa Jeff in Colonial Williamsburg

Checking out the tree & train

Can we start opening these yet?

Let's start with the stocking.

Pull toy? I thought it was a Lift as high as you can toy!

Still working on those walking skills!

Field trip to the Baltimore Inner Harbor

The Redcoats are Coming (10 Months)

We are having a blast back on the east coast visiting Jack's Grandma and Grandpa. The whole tribe piled into the family truckster and we spent the weekend at Williamsburg, Virginia. The weather was gray, but the town looked beautiful for the holidays.

GGB Update (10 months)

Jack and his bear friend, Great Grandpa Brewster. See Jack & GGB at 6 months and 1 week old here.

Winter in SF (10 months)

Although most of the country laughs when we say it is cold in SF, it sure does feel like winter to us!
All bundled up

Walk in the woods

Neverending runny nose

One Love (10 months)

Jack really likes music. Some of his favorite radio stations include Energy 92.7 and the Mexican Polka on 92.3. The Reggae get-up is thanks to his father. Maybe Bob Marley will make it into his top 10 soon!

Workin' the Fishery (9 Months)

Times can get tight for families around the holidays, so Jack volunteered to pick up some hours at the salmon fishing docks. His foreman told him to pick out the good coho and toss them into a pile. Nice work, Jack! You've got a leg up on your college buddies if you work Alaska during the summer of 2025!

Independent Eater (9 months)

Unfortunately for his clothes, Jack has figured out a unique style of feeding himself!

In case you are curious, he was eating yogurt, hard boiled egg yolk, and applesauce--yum!

If you are happy and you know it... (9 months)

Clap your hands!

Jack's Best Halloween Ever! (9 months)

Well, it was his only Halloween so far, but Monkey Jack and Skeleton Jack celebrated the holiday in style! He hit 2 parties, went trick-or-treating, helped Mommy deal with a flat tire, and had his 9 month doctor's appt. Our little monkey/skeleton weighed in at 20 lbs. and just over 29" tall.

Monkeying around on a giant swing.

"Trick-or-Treat"

Jack seemed to prefer the skeleton costume for its ease of mobility.

9 months today! (9 months)

It is pretty much impossible to get a photo of Jack sitting still with GGB now.
See Jack with GGB at 6 months here.

At the playground today.

Zoo Pro (8 months)

With 2 trips to the zoo last week, Jack is now offering tour guides to the less experienced visitors! See Clara's blog for even more zoo visit highlights.
Check me out on my tractor at the petting farm.

Now, why am I doing all the work while that goat just gets to sit around on a bench?

Now I can see the giraffes at this level!

Clara & I can't wait to ride "Little Puffer" with our dads!

Halloween Countdown (8 months)

With Halloween around the corner, Jack has been checking out pumpkins & trying out costumes!

Jack at the "pumpkin patch" (in the middle of SF).

"Look, I am taller than all these pumpkins!"

"Can we go now? I have my pumpkin."

Skeleton Jack almost won the costume contest at the Noe Valley Harvest Festival!

Autumn in SF playgrounds (8 months)

Jack enjoys exploring & climbing at the SF playgrounds.

Jack & the SFFD (8 months)

Jack enjoyed a tour of our local fire house, but he refused to wear the hat!

Crime Fighters! (8 months)

Jack & his friend Eliza took turns driving a police car today!