snow day!!

So we didn't realize, but apparently it was supposed to snow on Saturday night with some accumulation, and that it did. We got a few inches. And it was the first snow of the season, unlike last winter where it snowed in November and a lot in December too. But like last year, we had one who loved the snow and one who wasn't so keen. It's not hard to guess which was which...

We did manage to stay out and play a little, including building two snowmen as someone destroyed the first:

jamie loves the bath

Last night I took this video of Jamie in the bath. It all started because he was trying to drink the water from the cup and I told him it was yucky, but it just turned into a game...

big boy in the woods

Yesterday I took Jamie to a local park where we like to walk Remmy. Lately we've been going through the woods to visit the horse fields. Jamie loves seeing the horses. Unfortunately, they were on the far side of the field and didn't come visit, so I just let him down to run around. He loved running up and down this empty creek bed. As I watched him, I was struck by what a little boy he has become--something about they way he was dressed and how he could climb the steep incline. Here is a video I shot of him playing:

And here are some photos of him playing and also some of the horses he likes (taken on a different day):

 Besties:

Jamie is fond of the horses:

This horse is fond of our buggy:

Remmy thinks they are big playmates.



the BIG slide

We've just gotten back from a fantastic vacation in Italy, but Paul's gone down to Eastbourne for the week with all the photos, so you'll have to wait until next week for those. We're trying to keep busy at home and went to the park this morning with some friends. There is a very long slide which I took Jamie down today, and he couldn't get enough. Have a look...(warning, you need sound for full effect).

It can also be seen here: http://youtu.be/LvAkVP7NS5E.

this one is for you kimmy!

Auntie Kimmy bought Jamie his first car for Christmas (hoping she'll buy his first actual car at 16-hint, hint!) and I think he's getting the hang of it. He must be learning from his mommy who passed her UK driving test earlier this month:

The video can also be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Aryh3HsFc

jamie's new hang outs

Jamie loves to explore other rooms. He gives me a cheeky look over his shoulder and goes crawling as fast as he can out of the living room. If he goes for the kitchen, he either climbs to stand under his highchair or, more likely he goes to splash out the water in Remmy's bowl. I'm just thankful Remmy eats all of her meals, or I'm sure he'd be helping himself to that too. His other favorite destination is Remmy's crate in the dining room. The first time it happened, Remmy just sat outside and watched. She's getting used to it now. Here are some photos and there are a few more on Flickr:

And here's a cute one just for good measure:

scoot scoot scoot

Jamie got a Little Tikes scooter for Christmas from Nanna and Granddad, which he was a little bit too short to actually ride on. Thus far, he's enjoyed pulling himself up on it, but today he was on it properly and it appears he's grown and is just working out how to make it move. He is very near his bedtime in this video, so forgive his crankiness:



You can also view it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxEYtWz2o20

besties...

Recently, Jamie has begun playing with Remmy, often laughing when he does. It's so cute. I took this video the other day at the end. It's not the greatest viewpoint, but it gives you the idea:



The video can also be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-XagHhW_x4

everybody jump..jump...

Jamie has figured out a new trick in his exersaucer this week:



If you can't see the video here, try this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO_t9AhxSsg.

Nana came to visit!

Last week my mom came to visit us and we had a great time. She helped me get a lot of jobs done around the house and brought lots of fun clothes for Jamie. It goes without saying that she got lots of Jamie cuddles too, including some middle of the night rocking sessions with our poor sleeper (I think he's teething...well i hope that's it!). Here are some of the highlights:

Nana-Jamie time:

Fun with food:

Practicing our standing:

Went to a petting farm:

 which I think Remmy enjoyed more than Jamie:

 We met all the Woodwards at a pub for lunch:

more photos on our Flickr site. There are new photos from last week and various other times in these sets: Xmas tree farm, Jamie 7th month, family and Remmy.



bouncy bouncy

Jamie got a new toy yesterday...a door bouncer. I think he likes it:

chatting up the ladies

Jamie and his friend Madeleine took a trip to the library today for the first time. We were going for a baby bounce and rhyme session, but unfortunately they only run during the school year, so instead we registered the for their first library cards and checked out some books. Afterwards, we went to Renee's for tea and cake (for the moms) and playtime for the babies. Jamie discovered a new part to his voice today and it just cracked us up (pardon my laughing at the end!):

jamie's new toy

We are going away this weekend and spending a lot of time in the car, so I thought I'd get Jamie a new a new toy for his carseat. I wanted to try it out first to see if he'd like it. What do you think?!

jamie and his ladyfriends

Pink is the going colour around these parts. Jamie has his pick of the ladies, particularly at church. Check out this photo we snapped at a BBQ at ours yesterday:

From L to R: Izzy- 2 years old, Olivia-4 months, Jamie-2 months, Grace-3 weeks, Maisy-2 weeks.

We've recently found out that our friends Lizzy and Ben are also expecting a girl in late September. 

Our antenatal group has a further 3 girls and thankfully 2 boys! Not that playing with dolls isn't fun, but at least there'll be a couple of boys to make mud pies and play with trucks...

first play date!

Wednesday Jamie had his first play date with his friend Madeleine.  Renee, her mom, was in my antenatal class and all of us from the class meet up once a week for lunch with our babies. We meet at the local mall and depending on the weather we either go to a restaurant inside or grab some sandwiches and eat outside at the park. The babies are awake at different times and usually feed at different points. They don't have much of a chance to interact besides on our laps.  This week I went back to Renee's afterwards for a cup of tea and we put the babies on the floor together. They were so cute together. They even held hands at one point--not intentionally of course, but it was still cute. Here are some snaps and a video of them together:

They both loved this little noisy bee:

Jamie on his playmat

So I've finally made my first short video with my new camera. To be honest, it's not that exciting as Jamie is a little young to actually interact with his playmat, but he's focusing a lot more and is aware of it. He also gave you a little 'present' during the filming, which I chose not to edit out and I hope you find it amusing!