Jack's First time at Ed Debevic's in Chicago

We went to Chicago at the end of February to see an outdoor ice exhibit with some friends of ours. We ended up going to Ed Debevic's for lunch first - below are a few pictures of Jack with his hat on - so sweet! Jack was 8 1/2 months old here sitting in the high chair like a big boy!

New photos of Jack

Jack's First Valentine's Day

Well it was Valentine's Day yesterday and our poor peanut Jack is sick with his first cold. Poor guy - he's sniffly, runny nose, cough, and absolutely hates it when you wipe his nose with a tissue or use the aspirator in his nose - but it has to be done. He gets Tylenol and extra fluids - poor baby. We didn't do much for Valentine's Day - just hung out at home - I made lasagna and a triple chocolate cheesecake which were amazing! Jack sent me a card and also sent a card to Daddy. If you look at the post below - that's the card we sent to some of our family and friends. I'll be posting a few more pictures in a new post but here are a couple of Valentine's photos we did - they didn't all turn out great because Jack was feeling really horrible. Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's!

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Another tooth for Mr. Jack

Well on Jan, 25 another one of Jack's bottom teeth cut through. Now when he bites it really hurts!! He's so much fun now - we absolutely love this age. He laughs constantly - especially if you tickle his sides or make noises at him - or if you hit his hand with one of his toys or even just your own hand - he laughs so hard. It's adorable! No crawling yet but he'll get there. He rolls over and moves enough to get where he wants to go and that's fine by him. Definitely don't want to rush him. In the bath the other night, he loves splashing and playing with all of his toys but he got a little carried away and ended up putting his whole face in the water - boy was he screaming!! But he got over it. He's such a little ham - you say hi to him, he gives you a huge smile, even at strangers in the store. In less than 5 weeks we'll be leaving for England - this little guy is going in a car, bus, plane and then a train. We think he'll be just fine because he's so used to going out with us all the time - but time will tell. No need to stress out about it. I've been lacking in taking photos - so I have to get going on that. This weekend is Jack's cousin Owen's 3rd Birthday so we're heading up to Fond du Lac for that. We'll post some photos from that. We'll post again soon!!

Some of Jack's firsts

First baby tooth!!!!
Jan 10 2008
We have a visual on Jack's 1st baby tooth! It's so exciting and yet so bittersweet that our little miracle is growing so fast. I felt a ridge on his bottom gum so I took a look, well once Jack stopped acting silly because he didn't like me looking, and there's a tiny little tooth sprouting!!

I'm a sitter!!
Dec 13, 2007
On my 6 month birthday I decided I was going to sit up all by myself!! Mommy and Daddy were so proud of me but keep saying something about me growing up too quickly or something.

I rolled over from back to front!!
Dec 8, 2007
I finally figured it out - how to roll from my back to my tummy and it was so exciting - I didn't realize what I'd done until Mommy freaked out and was clapping for me. I felt so proud and I know Mommy was too. She even got it on video!

First time you had rice cereal
Oct 18. 2007
Dr said you were ready for solids so we tried baby rice cereal and you didn't know how to eat it - you were a mess but so sweet!! We think it's a little early for baby food yet so we only give it to you every few days or so. You're growing up so fast!!! First trip to the apple orchard
Oct 15, 2007 - 4 months 2 days
You loved it - you saw goats, pigs, cows, geese and got to play on the playground.

Jack rolled over for the very first time!!!
Oct 2 - 3 months and 2 weeks
You rolled over for the first time today from your tummy to your back!! We were so proud and Daddy got to see it as well!! We clapped and celebrated! You're getting so big!

First trip to the Pumpkin Patch
Sept 16 - 3 months 4 days old
2 month shots
August 22 - 9 weeks 6 days
You had your first shots today - 3 of them plus an oral vaccination. You did very well and only cried for about 10 minutes or so. You were quite groggy when we brought you home and have been sleeping and nursing on and off throughout the day.

Very first giggle!!
August 12 - 8 weeks 4 days
Mommy was playing with you today and you were smiling so much and then all of the sudden you giggled - it was so cute. Daddy heard it as well - we were so excited that we got to hear it together. You're such a happy little man most of the time - unless you're hungry - which seems to be a lot..hehe...you made our day pumpkin!

Sleeping through the night!!!
July 31st - 6 weeks 6 days
Tonight was the first night you slept through the night - 9 hours!!! We were so happy - it was just the start - you've been sleeping through the night since then!!

First big smiles
July 16 - Almost 5 weeks
You learned how to smile and now are smiling all the time - we love it!!!

Went to House on the Rock
July 8 - 3 weeks 4 days
We drove all the way to House on the Rock in Spring Green, Wisconsin which is about a 2 hour drive - you slept all the way there - woke up to eat when we first got there, then slept through some of the bits. We sometimes forget that you're with us cuz you often don't make a sound! We all had a lot of fun and can't wait to take you back there when you're older and will actually remember it. You slept all the way back home and we went out to dinner and you let us all eat first before you started crying for some food - you are such a good little boy!

1st trip to the bowling alley
July 7 - 3 weeks 3 days
Daddy, Mommy, Grandma and Grandad Ellis and Auntie Rachel all went bowling tonight and we obviously took you with us - you were such a good boy. You sat in your carseat for awhile sleeping and then woke up to eat and we all passed you around after everyone's turn to bowl - we all had a good time - though our scores were very poor!

First train ride into Chicago
July 6 - 3 weeks 2 days old
We took the train into Chicago to go to the Taste and you slept the whole way there and pretty much all day at the Taste you slept and only woke up to eat a couple times. Such a trooper!

First 4th of July
July 4 - 3 weeks
It's your first 4th of July Jack!! We went to play miniature golf and you slept the entire time. We grilled out steaks as well for our dinner - you love being outside!!

First baseball game
July 3 - 2 weeks 6 days old
Rockford Riverhawks against Windy City Thunderbolts - we lost 1-8 and the game was rained out. Met Grandma and Grandad Ellis and Auntie Rachel
July 2 - 2 weeks and 5 days
For the first time - they came all the way from England to see you and spend time with you! They loved you up the minute they met you!! First trip up to Wisconsin
June 22 - 9 days old
We drove 2 hours up to Grandma & Grandpa Konen's today & you slept the entire way!!! What a good boy!! You got to meet your Great Grandma who we had a surprise 80th birthday party for!

First proper thunderstorm!!
June 18 - 5 days old
Daddy was so excited! You'll soon find out Jack, that Daddy is a bit of a nut over the weather!