Zerbert Frenzy

Joaquin has started to laugh a lot lately. Here we managed to capture a few giggles while Chris gives Joaquin several zerberts.

Thanksgiving Festivities

We forgot to pull out our camera on Thanksgiving... so the pics from Thanksgiving day are stolen from Mom and Dad :) Updates on Joaquin: he turned 4 months old on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, a week ago he weighed in at 15 lbs 1 oz, and is in 6-9 month size clothes now. We also had to start him on alimentum formula because the dr. said he is allergic to milk and soy proteins. We made the switch a little over a week ago and he seems to have taken the change well. We are still having issues with spitup, but not quite like we were before. And his skin seems to be getting better too. Of course it is still hard to keep him from scratching his face, no matter how often I clip his nails he still manages to scratch himself.

First is Joaquin with Grandma Vickery. Enjoying his time on his play mat... it was not easy getting this time where no one was holding him. I had to hide behind the tables.

The family with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Vickery.

The family.

Friday after Thanksgiving we went to the Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse with some friends of mine. Joaquin of course got hungry right in the middle of the festivities :)

He really did enjoy the night at the Hibachi. He was all smiles most of the evening. Even the banging of utensils and huge flames didn't seem to phase him.

It's finally hat wearing weather here in Ohio and Joaquin seems to be doing better than I expected with wearing his winter hat.

That is until I pull out the camera....

Playtime

Here are some pics of Joaquin during "playtime" recently. We start off with Chris' favorite look of Joaquin's....

I know there is a smile there even if you try to hide it....

Joaquin loves to stick his tongue out as you all know..... I wonder where he learned that trick?? ;)

I'm so excited... I don't know which toy I want to play with more... my monkey rattle, my burpcloth... or just make noises with my tongue... the decisions of a 3 month old :)

Joaquin has enjoyed his Sesame Street piano for several months now when we play it for him, but recently he has discovered how to push the buttons himself :)

Phone-Lickin' Good!

Joaquin really likes his phone rattle these days. He thinks it is very tastey and likes to bring it to his mouth so that he can lick and/or suck on the ends. And he is very reluctant to let go of it... often holding on to it for 10 minutes or longer.

Bumbo time

Joaquin is sitting a little better in his bumbo now, and really loves the octopus toy that grandma Vickery bought for him. He also likes to play with the middle part of the bumbo seat.

Here is a very unhappy Joaquin. He was just not having tummy time this particular morning. For those of you who still don't think he fusses.... here is your proof :)