On the Move

Hi Everyone,

A lot has happened in the last month! The biggest of which is that I figured out how to move around. At first I found that I could get from point A to point B by sliding around on my hind end. It was slow going, but it worked. Then I learned how to get on all fours and rock back and forth. That was fun, but did not get me anywhere. I noticed all the big people watching me with anticipation, but until Thursday evening I didn't quite know why.

Thursday night I pushed my hand forward and . . . I moved! It was really cool. The next day I got brave and took three crawls. By Saturday, I was really on the move--watch out Mommy and Daddy! The one down side is that now my knees are a bit rug burned--oh well. The video below is taken on Saturday (my first full day on the move). I wasn't quite listening to Mommy, but I think she was still very proud of me. I should also point out the way cool saucer in the background. I love spending time in the saucer. Now that I'm mobile, I think Mommy and Daddy really like the saucer too. Aunt Susanne found it for me at a garage sale. My mommy and Aunt Susanne love garage sales! Anyway, enjoy the video. Be sure too to check out the misc. photos below the video.

Crawling in my pajama's is a bit more challenging--my feet come out of the legs of the pjs and I get tripped up.

Cousins Sarah and Timmy were here with my Aunt Lucy a week and a half ago. They helped me learn to get in the position to crawl. However, it still took me a few more days to actually get it right. I appreciated Timmy and Sarah's help though!

Aunt Lucy and Uncle Mike, Timmy and Sarah brought me this awesome kitchenette. I LOOOVE IT! It helps me learn my numbers, my colors, my directions (up down, on off, open closed) and it sings to me too. There's even a library on the back of the kitchenette that Daddy likes. Thanks Guidos!! I wish you were here closer to play with me more often!

Mimi visited while Timmy and Sarah were here. She was visiting a dear friend who was very very sick. We were glad that Mimi came because we gave her a surprise 70th Birthday party. Timmy, Sarah and I posed for and decorated the photo. I think that Mimi really liked her special birthday gift. Happy Birthday Mimi!!!!!!!!

Mimi's dear friend, Mrs. Derby, went home to be with the Lord a week ago. She was 86 years old and lived a very full and happy life. I am so glad I got to know Mrs. Derby. Daddy and Mommy took me to visit her many times these past several weeks. She was a special lady.

Here is Mimi, me at 5 1/2 weeks old and our good friend Mrs. Derby at the dinner table.

I have a swing in my back yard, however, this swing is at Mimi and Papa's--on their front porch. It is sooooo much fun to swing! Weeeeeeeeeee! Thanks PaPa for putting up the swing!!!

I really enjoy bath time. Mommy's friend Mary Lou gave me these cool bathtub toys and now I love bath time even more!

Well,I'm still learning and growing. I'll keep you posted!

Love,

Jamee