A few new pics...

James and Pa. Reid's Dad was out a few weekends ago for a quick visit. It was fun to see him. James got to spend a lot more time with grandparents over Thanksgiving (more Thanksgiving pics to follow!)


James loves to army crawl. He's speedy. Any day now, he'll pop up on his knees and be even speedier...


Standing on the laundry basket - he's so proud.


And James loves to empty his book shelves. He looks like he got caught in the act here. This is a very fun game. He hasn't learned to pick them back up... but he's really good at throwing them on the floor.

James... as a chicken

So, I realize that it's almost Thanksgiving and Halloween is long gone... but you just have to see these pictures. Yes, we were those cruel parents who dress their innocent little child up in some uncomfortable, annoying costume - but man he looked cute. This only lasted for about 10 minutes. I'll have to add the picture of him crying while we were trying to take a family pic... it's as if he wasn't enjoying being a chicken. And I promise more posts in the next few days!

Six Months Old! Wow!

Can you believe it? James Alden is 6 months old today! That's crazy. Just yesterday he was a little baby snuggled in our arms... now he's a wiggly, growing little boy who's out to discover the world. We've been busy the last month - so there's a lot to catch you up on! James has figured out how to roll both ways, how to sit on his own, how to pull up to standing and he's about to take off crawling. It's amazing to watch him learn and grow... even when he gets frustrated and starts to scream when he can't figure something out! Silly guy. It's funny to see his sweet little personality come through - you should hear him laugh! He is such an awesome blessing. Enjoy!






Cute little man - playing with a spoon.


Sweet smile.


Napping in the stroller on a nice summer day.


James loves to play the piano... look at him go!


Ok, now turn the page...


I'm good at this! It's so much fun.


Silly boy.


I love Daddy!




This is James's "Daddy Smile"... a half smile like Reid often does.






James was curious about this black thing we're always holding in front of him that flashes a lot - so he thought he'd check it out.




Getting all snuggled up to go outside... because there's snow out there!




James wasn't lovin' the hat... can you tell?




Grandma and Grandpa came back out for a week of James. It was so much fun having them here. James love it too. Grandpa's glasses taste good.


Grandma got to feed James almost every morning... it's too early!


James loves the guitar. He was fascinated by Grandpa playing and he wanted to try!




We spent a couple days up in Deer Valley while Grandma and Grandpa were here. One morning we took a nice hike... James swears he was having fun.


Hmm... is anyone watching?


I think I'll taste this yummy grass.








James thought he'd try on my shoes - by sitting in one.


Grandma and James.


Here's a great James smile once again.


Guess what... James has two teeth! Crazy, isn't it!


Mimmi has been able to spend some time babysitting James... they have tons of fun. James loves it and we're pretty sure Amy enjoys it too... it's fun seeing our parents be such wonderful, loving grandparents - you're all awesome. We're excited to see you all again soon... Pa - we can't wait to see you next week!


And he sleeps...

Adventures in James land...

Life has been full of new, exciting discoveries for the little man. Here are some of the fun things he's been up to this past month!

Look at me in my cowboy hat... okay, it's a little big!



Tummy time! If I can just figure out how to move this little body so I can start crawling.



Pants on my head.



One of the perks of living in Utah - moose! We saw this "little guy" while driving up Big Cottonwood Canyon.



Grandma and Grandpa came out to visit in early September. For over a week they loved on James and were able to just experience life with our fun little guy. Hopefully they'll be back soon.

Snuggling with Grandma.



Watching TV with Grandpa... don't let Mom see me!



Hmm... what can I grab now?



Ohh... Grandpa, can I taste your beer?



Look at me - sitting all by myself!



I'm curious about everything!



I love Grandma and Grandpa!



Look at James in his cute little "Gillian Hate"... courtesy of Aunt Catie. Ok, his head is a little large. But - he apparently knows how to drink out of a cup - make that an extra large cup...





Ahh... so good.



James and Mama... we sure love this guy.



Can you believe James is almost 5 months old?! Reid and I are loving every moment of it... well, except those random nights when he decides to wake up at 3 am. More to come...