Jared Adventures

We had a couple of fun weekends lately...
Last weekend we went up to central PA to visit with family and friends. We also had important cargo to deliver (banana cheesecake to a very preggo Amy who had a bad craving!) Friday night was fun catching up with Meghan and the Zucketts.
Saturday, we took Jared to the cabin for the first time. Grammy and Pappy, Nana Jean and Rolla, Liz and Gretchen, Great Uncle Rick, Great Uncle Alex, Jim Mikk, and Lucas (Jared's furry dog friend) were all there. Great times were had, especially all of the hippo pushing. And Jared loved all of the attention.
Sunday we visited with Mike, Amy, and Max, and wished them well for their upcoming arrival. Max was patient with Jared, and was good about sharing his toys. He will make a wonderful big brother!
I also heard a lot this weekend of people reading the blog - it was good to hear from you! Sometimes, I don't know if anyone else reads this other than the grandparents. :)

Memorial Day weekend was great, mainly because Steve was home for 4 whole days - what a treat! On Friday, we looked at two houses in Severna Park. They were both nice, but expensive. Saturday, Grandma and Grandpa B. came down for the day, and we went to Centennial Park for a picnic and walk around the lake. It looked very gloomy and rained in the morning, but the afternoon had beautiful weather. We brought out Jared's Bumbo chair (he still fit into it), so that he could sit on the picnic table while we ate. After lunch, we put him onto a blanket on the grass. Like before, Jared didn't mind picking at the grass or trying to eat it, but if he accidentally placed his whole hand on the grass, he would recoil like it was scalding hot! :) It was really funny to watch. Then we took a nice walk around the lake.

Jared is getting very good at standing now. He used to stand unsupported accidentally. For example, he would be holding onto a toy with one hand, then let go of his supporting hand, so he could hold the toy with both hands. Now, he uses his hands to pull himself up to standing, then lets go with no problem, and can stand for quite a while (maybe a minute), before using a hand to steady himself. He has made no moves to walk yet, but is still crawling and cruising like crazy!

Jared is still teething on the bottom, so he's sometimes cranky, but I think the worst of this bout of teething is complete now that the top ones are in. He is starting to really look like a little boy now, and less like a baby. It might be the teeth, or the longer hair, or the leaner body, but he's not my little baby anymore! Everyday I marvel at his rapid developments, and it hasn't even been a whole year yet!
I'm glad that I'm able to share my wonderful son with all of you caring people. :) Check out the new photos of Jared under the 9-12 month link.