I'm 4 months old today

Wow, how quickly time has gone (at least that's what Mommy says). I on the other hand continue to think these last 4 months have been a lifetime. Well, okay, it has been my lifetime.

There's still so much ahead of me to do and learn, but I've been busy practicing sitting up, standing up (albeit with a lot of help), rolling over, and "talking." I've also been growing out of my clothes, meeting lots of people, traveling a good bit, and napping now and then. I've said it before . . . this growing up stuff is hard work--I'm tuckered out!

Since my last entry, I celebrated my very first Easter. It was very special. We were with Mimi and PaPa and the whole Hoffman crew. When we arrived, we were greeted by a BIG Welcome Jamee sign with messages from everyone-even the animals! The day before Easter, Mimi had an Easter egg hunt for us kids. Timmy and Sarah found most of the eggs, but I was able to slip two into my hands--check out the photo of me with my two eggs in hand.

On Easter morning, I woke up bright and early at 5:15 a.m. so Mommy and Daddy decided to take me to the Sunrise service and breakfast. It was a cold morning, but beautiful overlooking Lake Champlain and the Vermont mountains across the lake. Truth be told, I slept through the whole service. I also slept through a good bit of the Easter service later that day, but I enjoyed what I was awake for and know that we were celebrating the risen King.

After the Easter service we went back to Mimi's and Papa's for a wonderful ham dinner. The whole Hoffman family was there including Great Aunt Pat (we saw Great Uncle Steve at the sunrise service). We had a wonderful time together.

So far I'm really enjoying Spring! Mommy and Daddy have taken me on many walks (so has Aunt Susanne)! This past Saturday Aunt Susanne and all the Kurtz cousins came over for the afternoon (Uncle Paul was at a track meet). We all went to the Churchville Park and had a great time. The older kids were flying kites--it looked really fun. I, on the other hand, got to swing on the swings and go down the slide for the first time. I can't wait to go back.

I can almost sit up by myself!

Hi everyone,

Oma and Opa were at my house this past week/weekend. Oma got the idea to have mommy try and have me sit up all by myself. I gave it a try and have been practicing since and can do it pretty well for about 15 seconds--then I fall over. I'll keep working on this in the days ahead.

Friday, mommy, daddy, and I are heading to Mimi and PaPa's for Easter. Aunt Lucy, Uncle Mike, Sarah and Timmy and Uncle Steve are all going to be there. I'm very very excited about my first Easter. I know I can't eat the chocolate and candy (I hear that's something to look forward to) but there will be lots of pretty colors and flowers to look at. Mommy is going to dress me in my cute monkey print outfit (see picture below) it is warm, still fits me (I'm wearing 3/6 month outfits now) and it is light blue (Easter color).

Well everyone have a blessed Easter! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

Love,

Jamee

My Amazing Family!

Last weekend, I met my Hoffman cousins and my Aunt Lucy and Uncle Mike G. So I thought now was a good time to introduce you to my extended family. You've met my Mimi and PaPa and my Oma and Opa already so this entry will focus on my aunts, uncles and my cool cousins.

We'll start with the Hoffmans:

Uncle Steve is Daddy's brother. He lives near NYC. I'm going to see him again soon at Easter at Mimi and PaPa's. I can't wait.

Meet my great Aunt Helen and Uncle Steve and Great Uncle John and Aunt Pat. Uncle Steve and Aunt Pat are my Mimi's siblings. I'm still looking forward to meeting Mimi's youngest sister, Great Aunt Martha and her husband Uncle Jerry. They live in NC.

Meet my cousins Sarah and Tim and my Aunt Lucy (my Daddy's sister) and Uncle Mike. We were just visiting them a week ago (they live in Pelham, near NYC). When I arrived they presented me with a Welcome Jamee book that they wrote. The book tells me all about them. I love it!

I love this photo! Cuddling with Tim and Sarah--we're all smiles!

Sarah can always make me smile! Tim is very sweet. He was very gentle with me.

We had a wonderful time visiting the Guido's, we went to Tim's soccer game, took a walk and just hung out.

And now for the Kurtz side:

Meet my Uncle Mike T. and my Aunt Che Che--her real name is Nancy, but all the nieces and nephews call her Che Che. They live in Elma, NY, but I see them a good bit. Che Che is Mommy's little sister.

This is my cousin Caleb. He's my eldest cousin--he's a 10th grader and on the varsity tennis team. Mommy and I are going to go to one of his matches this Spring. I can't wait.

This is my Uncle Paul and Aunt Susanne. They know all about babies since they've had four of there own. Uncle Paul is Mommy's little (really not so little 6'5"--I hope I get his height) brother. Aunt Susanne is watching me 1 1/2 days a week. Today was Mommy's first day back to work, so I spent the day with Aunt Susanne.

Cousins Arin and Sydney are going to babysit me sometimes. Arin plays the flute for me--she's really good and Sydney writes me notes on my blog. They're the best!

Cousins Obi (short for Obadiah--it took me awhile to learn to spell that) and Eli are pretty cool. I went to watch Obi race his pinewood derby car last week. His car wasn't the fastest, but it was really cool looking. I spend the most time with cousin Eli. He turns 4 tomorrow--April 1st (Happy B-Day Eli)!! I get to hang out with Eli when I go to Aunt Susanne's. I'm going to learn a lot from Eli.

Well, I'm very blessed with a great family. There are still some of you I've not met--great aunts and uncles and even Great Great Aunt Janet in Ohio. I get to meet the rest of the Ohio clan in

May--I can't wait!Well, it's time to sign off. Until next time . . .

Love,

Jamee

I can roll over!!

Hi Everyone,

My mom asked me to post this. I don't think it's a big deal being the humble guy that I am, but for Mommy I'll do it.

I learned how to roll over on Monday! Mommy video taped me today so everyone can see!

Enjoy!

Love,

Jamee

I slept through the night!

Mommy and Daddy are soooo proud of me!!

Last night I fell asleep a little before midnight and slept until 7:00 a.m. I woke up at 5:00 a.m. (Mommy knew I was awake , but I don't think Daddy did), but I just played quietly with my hands in my bassinet. I really enjoy playing with my hands! They can keep me entertained for quite a while. I've also discovered recently, that they are pretty fun to suck on too.

Maybe I slept so well because of the wonderful Spring weather we've been having. Mommy has taken me out for long walks. So far I really like Spring! Sometimes we even go out for a second walk when Daddy comes home from work. It's very fun and relaxing.

Mommy and Daddy have started to put me to bed at around 9:30 p.m. with the idea that I would sleep until they go to bed at 11:30 p.m. or so. I haven't been very cooperative with this new system yet. I just cry until someone comes to "save" me. They usually let me cry for 1/2 an hour or so. We'll see who wins this game. My guess is there are more changes in my future (and I'm not talking diapers). That pretty new crib in the room far far away from mommy and daddy's room is likely not going to remain empty and I don't think that they have another baby in mind for it. We'll see what transpires with that!

Well, I expect that Mommy and Daddy will have a good day as they are so well rested!! Hopefully I can make them proud of me again tonight.

My new crib, in my new room--I love it

My new teddy bear crib in my teddy bear room.

Snuggling with Oma.

For my daddy's birthday, I made him a shirt-it's the first from my new Jamee line. Daddy loved it!

My first visit to Mimi and PaPa's

I continue to grow.


Daddy, Mommy and me in Mimi and PaPa's front yard. It was very cold overlooking Lake Champlain.


My first visit to a restaurant. I behaved very well.

PaPa and me!

We are tuckered out!

This growing up stuff is tough work!

Hanging out with Wilbur--Mimi and PaPa's dog.

Working on my blog with Mommy--I'm still too small to type, so I dictate to Mommy. We make a great team.

I love spending time with Mimi and PaPa. This was my first trip to their new house.