Waving

James waved bye-bye to Jim this afternoon! It was the first wave all by himself. He got his second tooth on Tuesday (11/20). Jemma didn't get a single tooth until she was 11 months old and James has two before 9 months! It is so nice to have Jemma and Jim home. They drove from CT to VA Beach on Saturday. And Jim had today off from work. It was so nice... we did nothing special... it was just nice to have him near. Jemma had a great day at school and got to wear a pink headband with the number 3 attached.

My favorite story from their CT adventure:

Jim was playing poker. Jemma sat on his lap and announced, "That is what my name starts with" followed by "That's in my name too!" Obviously to all, Jim was holding an Ace and Jack... he, he, he... never play poker with a 3 year old on your lap!! :)

Jemma wore big girl underwear in the car and only had one accident... during the first part of their trip to CT. She didn't have an accident at all on their way home! Now, we just have to transition out of diapers at night. I think we'll just give it some time...

Jim took the digital camera with him to CT, so here is catching up on some pictures! This is James on 11/17 in his "little version of daddy" onesie... I found this at Old Navy and just had to get it!Here he is on 11/18... he has Jemma's wand. I'm tempted to get rid of his toys... all he wants is what Jemma has!He has started pointing and just holding up his index finger. He often starts "chatting" and moving his finger around... I can't wait until he has actual words! Here is our sick little guy on 11/20... such a runny nose!

A picture of Jemma after opening a birthday gift. It is a Melissa & Doug dry erase board and magnetic chalk board with letters. We also got her a pink tiarra, sleeping bag with ballerinas, and a cute outfit set from Gymboree. I could not resist the set... it has anchors and is red, white and blue!

Jemma loved playing with her cousin, Elizabeth. Aren't the girls so cute?!? GrandMary made Jemma a chocolate teddy bear shaped cake, which she loved.Jemma got lots of wonderful gifts... a princess dress up box, an art easel, skecher's shoes, Gymboree outfit, stickers and puzzles book.

While Jim went to the baby shower, Jemma spent the afternoon with Grandpa Jim. I forgot to pack her mittens, so she wore her "Go Navy, Beat Army" socks!

Suzanne and Andy at their baby shower... I so wish I could have been there!