Peak-a-BOO!

One of Jaxon's favorite new pastimes is a rousing game of peak-a-boo! The funny thing is that he plays with whatever object is close by (a hat, bunny, book, block, blanket or water bottle label??) so you have to keep an eye out so that you say BOO at the appropriate time. He really gets a kick out of scaring you. So if you happen to be greeted with a BOO (the highest honor the kid can bestow at his point in time)...please be kind and act sufficiently scared for the boy.

Ummm...not a fan of the sand

So in the end, Justin's wonderful sand-free pen wasn't needed at all! After a coupla days, curiosity got the better of me and now that I knew I had a safe (read: clean) area if needed I wanted to know just how far and fast Jax would go in the sand. Answer?? Not very far! Turns out he HATES the feeling of sand on his hands. By the end of the week he had grown much more tolerant of sand on the feet and had stopped trying to stand flamingo style while barefoot! On the hands however, a totally different story! This clip was taken after I finally stopped laughing so hard I was crying. His first few handfuls were accompanied by whole body shivers and gagging! Yes gagging! (now you see why in the world I was laughing not videoing!) So watch closely and you will catch a couple of shivers...

Justin was slightly bummed that Jax isn't a lover of sand...yet. I however count it as a blessing-what better than a built in invisible fence?? ;) I know that our days of keeping him confined are coming to an end so I'll take it while I can!

Back to Pismo we go!

This year Justin and I decided that it was high time we got back into(since I opted out last year what with being 7+months pregnant) our traditional New Year's trip to Pismo. Well actually it would be the "week after New year's trip" The beach is empty and all of the partying crazies have gone home! So with all of the toys, food, blankets, and more food loaded up in the trailer...off we went! This trip proved to be a bit trickier what with Jaxon being mobile this time around (and I not looking forward to changing sand filled diapers) but luckily Daddy had a great idea to keep Jax in and sand out!

Jaxon's pen

Jax and Daddy hanging out sand free!

The weather was beautiful and we all really enjoyed just hanging out, playing volleyball, riding the toys, reading books and surfing (for the boys...water's too cold for me!) Jax really loved riding (safely) around on the toys with Daddy and just being outside. I was, admittedly, bad at the whole picture taking thing this trip...but here are some of the very few pictures that I did take! I promise that I will be better next time! : )

Jax and Daddy on the 70--he LOVES those handle bars and goes right for them any chance he gets!

Ahh...the oh-so-fashionable onesie on the Outside of the jeans! This is what happens when Mommy goes to town and Daddy does the diaper changes. ; )

Giving the RZR a trial run

Please excuse our camping-chic attire...but Jaxon decided that this chair was just perfect for the 3 of us. He was on my lap and crawled off and into this storage basket underneath!

I guess it seemed like the perfect place for a snack...he sat here munching on goldfish until I took him out! Funny kid, seriously has a mind of his own and fierce determination to go with it!

Trying out Dad's surf board. Luckily his buddy boy wet-suit is still a little too small and swim lessons haven't been taken yet, otherwise I'm sure Justin would've had Jax out hanging 10! (sigh...these two are going to test my nerves of steel(haha) with all these adventures!)

Jax decided that the wagon wheels needed a little realignment. Luckily it was while we were packing up to go home and it kept him entertained and out of trouble!

9 month Dr Appt Update

flying with daddy

Jaxon and Daddy went to meet with our new pediatrician this week for his 9 month healthy baby check. Dr. Deborah and Jax seemed to take to each other quite well. He was poked and prodded routinely...with his measurements coming in at the 95th percentile across the board. He weighed in at 24lbs 10 oz and right at 28 inches. She seemed (from all reporting parties) to be very pleased with his size and developmental milestones. We were given the go-ahead to take him off of rice cereal in his bottles as well as off of the Prevacid. (fingers-crossed that the throwing up doesn't come back) Jax still needs to wait till his First Birthday (right around the corner-yikes!) for get tastes of honey, peanut butter, shell fish and whole milk--but aside from those things...its open season for his taste buds! Now if I could only get Justin to experiment with food along with Jax... ;)

Bye Bye Curls??

This has been a month of first for Jaxon. Last week was teeth and Christmas, this week---the First Hair cut! Yes...you all finally wore me down and I agreed to risk cutting of my buddy boy's curly locks. Thankfully we found a salon just for kids, with blocks and a train table in the waiting area. The stylist booths are equip with different vehicles, video monitors that play your choice of movie (Jax had Wonder Pets) and video games for the older crowd. Between the movie and the cool fire truck that he was sitting in, I don't think Jax even registered what was going on. (it could also be the fact that someone is constantly playing with his hair??) Anyhow, the event was much more traumatic for me than it was for him. But I will admit that it is nice not having soo much hair to deal with and the best part is...we still have curls! ;)

the before

he loved the fire truck seat

first cut

all done...

better

All I want for Christmas...

is my 2 bottom teeth! WOO HOO...we finally have some chompers! The week of Christmas Jaxon's 2 bottom teeth made their appearance. Just in time too...all that teething was driving us crazy! ;)

Merry Christmas to you!

And winning this years Bad Mom Move Award...me. Jaxon's first Christmas and I make off with out a camera, a video camera...nothing! Luckily we were surrounded by people who were just as excited to celebrate Mr. Jax' first Christmas. And true to 9month old form...he was really more interested in the box than the gift. Unless it was a gift for cousin Elijah, and then Jax spent a bit of energy trying to steal poor Elijah's present (especially the bike!) Even without my own photographic evidence, it was so much fun opening all of Jaxon's presents (we have one wonderfully spoiled buddy!) Thank you all for spending your Christmas with us!