We enjoyed a lunch today with Marilyn B. and her mother, Peggy, who's up from Oregon visiting.
Marilyn did a good job making Jack laugh - both in her mother's arms and on the floor.
As you might imagine, Jack ADORED being the center of our attention.
Heather and Olivia were blowing bubbles for baby Jack. If you can't tell what he's staring at - it's probably a bubble.
It almost looks like Olivia got scared and her hair stood on end!
Jack and Jan Michael....~one year apart and future troublemakers, we're sure.
Jack's done a pretty good job of sitting up on his own. I'm sure he'll be driving by next week at this rate. ha!
A couple bunnies showed up at our house today. Jack was none too happy to try his hand at them.
After having carrots all over for dinner, it's bathtime. I don't think of Jack as having big ears, but these pics and his facial expressions have me thinking "monkey"!! We're in love with this kid.
Tom gives this dessert an A++....I've made it 3x in the last 3 weeks. For those who want it, either buy the magazine or get the recipe from myrecipes.com. Also, don't be tempted to use "light" choc. syrup - it just turns the dessert 'spongy' - we found out last time.
Jack, had carrots. All over. He loves carrots. Good boy.
Yuuuuuuuuuummy cake.
We REALLY need to talk to Jack about flirting with the ladies. He's shameful, really.
Jack, Tom and Jan (pronounced with a silent 'J')....hangin' out.
We had my parents and the Becks over for some b-day cake on Sat. night. Highlights include the relighting candles on the cake, Olivia asking on various occassions, "Did Jack drool on this?", and Jan terrorizing his sister - of whom he almost outweighs.
Jack eating what he eats most these days....his fingers. And a beautiful arrangement from my friend Yvette.
Thanks for all the wonderful birthday wishes today - calls and emails. Since it's spring break for Tom, I've been working more hrs (rather than my usual part-time hrs). More hours today was a "loose" term. Tom brought Jack by so he could go workout. Jack and I went to lunch w/ my parents (thanks!) and then Tom came to take him home for his nap. I worked a wee-bit longer and then treated myself to an hour and a half massage. Oooooooooh yea. 
So mommy jokingly says to daddy, "Jack needs some sunglasses!" Mommy comes home from work today and what does she find....some cool shade for one cool dude. Ooooh my....
Tom and Jack have a nightly tickling ritual. Before Jack gets in his sleeper, dad tickles him and Jack laughs and squirms. It's really cute to watch. I also love the simple joy you can see on Tom's face. He loves his baby.
Here Jack is checking out his "Bartlett" bear (it has the colors of Tom's high school). He had his 6-mth checkup on Thurs. He's 19 lbs 8 oz (75-90%) and 26" long (50%). 
"If you're going to take a picture of me, I'm going to act like I'm eating the camera."
Jack had some friends over today....Katriana and Autumn were good helpers while Katriana's mom took 6-mth pics of Jack. Can't wait to see what they look like!
Cousin Maghan lovin' on me. I'm sooooo ready for my nap.
What does Jack do while I'm on the computer???
Well, he plays with a little contraption that's made for car seat handles. He's figured out the pushing the frog's eyes starts the music. Ok, maybe he just bats at it and it happens. And he's kicked so much his socks are knocked off and his pants are now knee-highs.
Here come the doggies....
Doesn't Jack just look *thrilled* to be out in the cold? We realized we need some baby sunglasses for him.
Go doggies go....
