I can smile!

The other day mom took the boys to the park while Lilly went to a birthday party. I went on the slide with mom for the first time -- possibly the funnest experience I have ever had up until now -- just check out the excited expression on my face as we go down!


Actually, Mom's believed in my smiling for a while now but dad has been a little more skeptical. This photo proves it -- how cute!

Michelin James

Hey, does anyone know where I can get a baby-sized man-ssiere (AKA "the bro")?

In Which I Try to Please Mama

In order to please mama's insatiable appetite for new pictures of my growing self, I present to you... well, me!

BIG CHEEKS

DOUBLE CHIN

CRAZY EYES

Hefty Baby

And, tipping the scales at 10+ lbs... introducing Baby James!! (applause and cheering please). Alright, alright, so 10 lbs. isn't exactly mammoth, but if you consider that Cousin Ashlyn took over six months to make 10 lbs. (granted, she lost some weight when she was sick), it's a much bigger accomplishment than you might think. I've got a ways to go before I catch up with Andersen, but even so, the doctor (not to mention mom and dad) was quite impressed by my growth!

I'm a pretty strong baby, too -- always kicking out with my feet and struggling to keep my head up and steady. It's a tough workout, but it's paying off as every day I get closer to independence. 6 weeks down, 982 to go!