Christmas!

We had a fantastic Christmas! This year was Christmas with my family and we had a great time. Jude was not at all interested in opening gifts, the wrapping paper... or anything to do with gifts really. He was, however, VERY interested in his Great Uncle John. He has never wanted to leave me for anyone else before, but he left me for John. Would even cry in my arms for John. It kind-of hurt my feelings but I can't really blame him. John would play with him, give him snacks and carry him around everywhere. Who wouldn't want that?!

 With Uncle John

 Opening Stocking

Checking out new toys.

By the Christmas tree with a dirty face.

We spent a couple of days at my parents time share in Crossville, TN (Fairfeild Glade) the week after Christmas. They have an indoor pool and we thought it would be fun to take Jude swimming. This past Summer Jude LOVED swimming. When we took him this time... not so much. He cried most of the time. I think it was because it was loud and full of people. The pool we used in the summer was Paw Paw's private pool. It was calm and private. We will try swimming again this Summer.

Swimming with Grandy... and not so sure about it.

Jude has picked up several new things this past week:
1. He says "UH OH!"
2: He will say "NO NO NO". He says it after we tell him "No No No" most of the time.
3: He gives high fives
4. He will lay down (on the floor, a pillow, ect..) and say "Nigh Nigh" which we are pretty sure means "Nite-Nite"
5. He waves "bye bye" and he will say "HI"
6. He refuses most baby food and only wants table food
And last but not least....
HE TOOK HIS FIRST STEP (January 2)!!!!!!! Well, it was more of a stumble and kind-of an accident. But he was not holding onto anything and he held his balance while he took it. He was trying to get to me while I was on the couch and accidentally let go of the table. It startled him at first and then we started clapping to reassure him. After that he was fine. We were so excited. He was/is getting more and more brave about standing on his own.

 Some random snapshots:

 Sleeping with his bottom in the air.

Cuddling with Daddy

We can't believe Jude is going to be a year old next month! We have started planing his birthday and will give details as soon as we nail down the specifics.