James at 6.5 months old

James is well protected from the harsh California sun in his UVA/B 50+ sunhat. What a handsome babe he is, just chilling out in his back yard by the pool.

This giraffe onesie is from his Auntie Drew Schmitter back in Maryland! 

Quake!

James, Lucy and I just felt our first earthquake! Well, luckily James slept through it, even though I ran into his room and turned on the lights full blast, frozen with indecision about whether I should pick him up and stand in a doorway or not.

Luckily, it passed quickly. The epicenter was in El Segundo - 30 miles from us, near Uncle Joe and Aunt Jadzia's house -- they felt it really strongly!  I called Joe and he said it lasted 13 seconds there - which felt like 60 seconds... they had time to get up from their chairs and huddle under the support beam in the kitchen.

Michael isn't home tonight; as soon as I felt it, my heart started racing. I got up and ran around in a circle before remembering earthquake protocol. I ran into James' room, turned on the light full blast even though he was sleeping, and tried to decide if I should pick him up and hold him in a doorway or what... 

It passed, and there haven't been any other shocks since then... So, I didn't pick him up. BUT I am going to see if we can move that bookshelf to the other end of James' room - away from his crib! It's not bolted to the wall and it's definitely within falling distance of his crib. Scary stuff!

James at 5.5 months - he is such a happy, smiling, laughing baby!

We are having a ball with James! He has two teeth as of 5.5 months - and he uses them to smile an adorable smile. We'll get photos of those next :)

These photos were taken by James' Auntie Claudia and cousin Danielle in Leesburg. What a great visit we had with the east coast Pennie Family.

Bathtime!

Hip Hop James in his Johnny Jumper

James Joseph jumping in his Johnny-Jumper --  April 29, 2009... almost 6 months old!

James and Megan before James' first flight. One of us didn't cry... I'm happy to say it was James! He was such a good boy. Definitely earned his wings.

Sunday Lunch with Greenwoods and Uncle Joe and Aunt Jadzia

Roger and Peg Greenwood came to visit and snapped some great aciton shots. James is wearing his Kenneth Cole outfit that Daddy bought him!

James after bathtime - Feb 20, 2009 (3.75 months)

James' Jim/Gym

James Rolled Over! Tummy to back on his 3 mo birthday (Feb 4)

James is rolling over from his tummy to his back! He seems to hate "tummy time" so he took matters into his own lil' hands and decided to learn how to flip himself back over onto his back. He's really strong! And squirmy when you hold him b/c he's so strong.

This is an action shot of him rolling -- then a picture of him post roll, as he saw my surprised and amazed face because he rolled over with no assistance! He knew he did something amazing by how I reacted . He's really a happy baby and smiles at us... and totally melts our hearts.

Happy 3 month birthday, James!