We just got back from a wonderful 2 week vacation! We spent time with my family at the bay and then more time with Peter's family at the beach! We are so thankful to have family who take us on vacations! Jonathan had a great time. He fell asleep on many of boat rides at the bay and loved hanging out in the pool at the beach. He turned 9 months old at the beach! We can't believe how fast time has gone by! He is eating all sorts of baby food, (although still not a huge fan of veggies), showing some signs of crawling (very small signs :), making more new noises and most importantly saying his first word "BALL!".

We were unpacking from the trip while John-Boy (my nickname for him) was playing on our bed with a ball he just yelled out "Ball!". Peter and I both turned to look at him and once again celebrated like he had just graduated from Yale! He continued to say his new word throughout the evenings. Like the love-sick new parents that we are, we grabbed the video camera and got it on tape! Needless to say, Dad is beside himself with his son's first word choice! It was Peter's first word as well!

Peter and Boy (my brother) on the Hobie Cat.

Us at The Red Roost (a yummy restaurant near the bay)

Part of my family at the bay. Gibbs thought now was a great time for a scratch!

Dean Family on the Bethany Boardwalk

Playing with Grandpa Dean's head was so much fun!

Jonathan is teaching Uncle Richie how to change a diaper! He was a pro!
I still can't believe how truly blessed I am to have this child as my son!