I'm almost 5 months old!

I haven't put any pictures up for almost 2 weeks, so here goes. He was just so darn cute today (and everyday) that I had to snap a few shots.

Baby John's inaugural attempt at the jumper

My mom picked up this jumper for the little guy, and he tried it out tonight, and seemed to enjoy it. He could use another couple inches in height to reach better, but we hope he loves this thing and can occupy himself in it (for at least a few minutes)!

John with a sweet hat

Some neighbor girls - Chloe and Aysha Payne and Allie Wilson - made this hat for baby John and he looks pretty darn cool in it! What a handsome young man.

John getting his first taste of baby cereal

At 4 months and 2 days old, baby John tried his first baby cereal - he seemed to like it.

4 months old and already reading the weekly ads

Baby John's a Gonzaga U. fan

John attempting to wear my Gonzaga hat - just a few more years until it fits him.

Getting ready to leave Spokane

Our last day in Spokane was a bittersweet one - we didn't want to leave, but going to your own house is always nice. So we had to snap a few shots of baby with Grandma and Grandpa Schaber, Aunt Heidi, and cousin Hailey.

Great-grandpa Ray enjoying his time with John

One huge thing we looked forward to on our trip to Spokane was grandpa Ray being able to meet and spend some time with baby John - it meant a lot to us for this to happen. We think both of them have enjoyed getting to know the other.

4th of July, 2009 - Spokane

Baby John was quite the popular guy at grandma and grandpa Schaber's house on the 4th. Here he is with Maria and Ray Venable (great-grandparents), Linda Schaber (grandma), Steve (that's me, the dad), and his most favorite person in the whole world, mama. I think he loved all the attention.

Cousins chillin' on the couch

Cousin Hailey in her princess outfit and Baby John on the couch at Grandma and Grandpa Schaber's house.

Baby John hanging loose

John was dreaming, maybe about surfing or Hawaii or something, because he's doing the 'hang loose' with his right hand - good stuff.

On our way to the Spokane River

We took a little trip to the Spokane River with Mark, Heidi and Hailey, and I had to take a few pictures of Amy with Baby John in the little papoose thing - pretty sweet.