James - Christmas and more!

Ok! It's been way too long since we've shared some new pics of James. I was planning on posting a bunch of pics from November and December, and I failed miserably. Oh well!

James is over 9 months old and so much fun. He's crawling all over the place, opening everything possible, pulling things out and over and everything! He's discovering new things all the time. We swear he's going to walk any time and he's constantly babbling. So, here are some pics from Christmas and more. Enjoy!


This is a really funny face that James has started making - like he's sucking his lip up his nose. Silly guy.


Our little family having dinner with the Phelps fam.




Christmas morning! Of course, James loved the ribbons and wrapping paper the most. It was so much fun to share his first Christmas with our families in Colorado.














James got to see Catie and Cabel on Christmas morning - yeah! It was not a long enough visit, but we're so glad they stopped by. We miss you soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Rolhoff!




Playing in a laundry basket!


Guitar time with Grandpa.


Nice glasses. These didn't last long.




James and Daddy. James loves to say "da-da" these days. We like to believe he knows what he's saying.






Silly boy. Doesn't he look like Reid here?


Playing in a box. I love this picture.


The Phelps family. We hope you're all doing well!

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...