Disney World

Although Jack went with to Disney in October, I definitely wouldn’t consider this “Jack’s first Disney trip.” This trip was for Mac, Ben, and Clayton and they had a great time. We rode every ride, twice even three times, we had ice cream, we did a luau and so much more.

After the first day at the Magic Kingdom, fighting the crowds and the heat, we realized that the best place for Jack was at the hotel where he could stay cool and keep some sort of nap routine. So, we split up...Pete and I took Mac, Ben, and Clayton to the parks while Jack stayed at the hotel with my Mom and Malcolm, and he was a much happier baby because of it. Jack didn't miss out on everything though, he had breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, he cooled down in the fountains at Epcot, he had lunch at the Rainforest Cafe, he even got to ride It's a Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean.

As warm and crowed as Disney usually is, I was however, reminded of how special it is and how wonderful it is to see it, for the first time, through a child’s eyes. We can’t wait until we are able to take Jack for his “First Visit” and we have plenty of time to save because we have decided that we will wait until Jack is at least 44 inches tall so that he can ride most of the rides.
Also, he started shaking when Tigger approached him, so we definitely have to work on that before we go back!

A Thanks to Jack for my NATURALLY curly hair!

That's right, you heard me...Naturally curly. My hair has always been as straight as a board, until just recently when it air dries I get these wavy curls. I love it and the only explanation seems to be a change in hormones from having Jack.

Jack's two new discoveries!

So, Jack is moving around so quickly that I can hardly keep up with him. His little mind is growing just as fast as his little knees are moving and it is just amazing to me how quickly he picks up on things and remembers where they are. His latest discoveries are the washing machine and the refrigerator.

We have one of those front loading washing machines and each time it is going, he crawls right over to it and just stands there watching all of the clothes spin around. As for the refrigerator, the bottom two shelves have always been designated for koozies and as soon as he discovered them, there's no holding him back. He crawls right over to it and plays until I force him out because I'm worried about the food getting too warm. Now, his toy box is filled with nothing but koozies, he's like a little squirrel hoarding his nuts for the winter, lol!

Take a look at what Jack is holding...and where he is heading. This was NOT staged, lol!

Jack laughing at Uncle Best Friend

Most of the time, Clayton doesn't have to do anything to make Jack laugh, just them being in the room together initiates laughter. Maybe it's that Clayton is closer to his size than the rest of us, maybe because Jack can sense his innocence, not sure, but what I do know is that Jack ALWAYS laughs when his Uncle Best Friend is around!

Jack is stylin' with his new shoes!

Happy 7-Month Birthday to Jack!