My girls keep me company in Joe's absence. (You have to picture me zonked out in between them.)

Mommy's little Snuggle-Bunny

Good morning Mommy!

I slept alright! You?

Yah, I had sweet dream... wait a minute! Someone's missing here...

I MISS MY DADDY!

Jaynie's first kitchen sink bath

Hey - you can bath me in a bucket outside if you want!  As long as I'm naked and wet, I'm happy. =)

Staring contest.

 (The Giraffe won, but the judges ruled his lack of eyelids as an unfair advantage.)

Who, me?

I'm just playing with my toys, here.

Ooooh - what is that!?!

It's a pathetic cat, showing me her belly!

I guess nobody told her that I still lack the necessary hand/eye coordination required for petting.

The annoying part of all these pictures

Is the visible coffee stains on my couch in the background.

Thanks Joe!!! =p

This is an awfully happy baby..

for someone who's laying on the bathroom floor!

Drooly chin.

Whatcho talkin bout, Mommy?

How sweet is this kid!

This is what Jaynie would look like...

if she slept in the crib!

Sleep in the crib!?!  Hahahaa!  Mommy, you're so funny.

Jaynie starts the day off right with her exercises.

Is it just me, or does she seem to deliberately pose for the camera sometimes?  It's like she thinks she's in a Johnny Jumper ad!

Jaynie and I dressed up for the 4th.  Unfortunately, my shirt covers the red and white dress, and my hand is covering the little flag on her outfit.

Better. Don't we look festive?

Almost as festive as the cupcakes I made!

It was hot and I forgot a scrunchy.  Jaynie was kind enough to let me wear her bow most of the day.

Poor baby zonked out before the fireworks even began.

Apparently, BBQing exhausts her.

My photogenic baby, playing in her crib.

I love the crib!

Now that you don't try and make me sleep here anymore!  HaHA!

A serious moment. (and a great double-chin shot)

Contemplating the ceiling fan.

Huh.  I wave my  foot, and that other baby waves  her  foot.  Hmmmmm.

A second too late for the big smile, but another excellent shot of the double chin. =)

Posing for the camera.  Show-off.

My Princess.

Yes, I see that her hands are blurry.  But look at that face!  Could you delete this picture?

I call this, "Happy Baby on Pillow".

Spotted the ceiling fan.

Look at the eyelashes on this kid.

"Blowing Raspberries on Bed"

Ceiling fan again.  Sometimes I wonder why we buy her toys at all.

Now she's actually talking to the fan.

"AAAaaaaaoooaaa!"

"TTTTttthhhhhHHBBBbbt"

Watch as the Amazing Jaynie...

Makes her entire hand disappear!!!

Looks like she's got 2 Chupa Chups hidden in those cheeks.

"Happy Baby on Pillow, 2"

"Blowing Raspberries on Bed, 2"

Now I know why this yoga posture is called "The child's pose".

"Hey!  I just got that Chupa Chup joke!"

Sitting Up!  (Ignore that thumb that looks like it's helping her!)

Post -bath baby.

Clean, dry, hair combed (that lasts about 5 minutes)

Mom!  Will you stop with the pictures and get me dressed please!

Tonight's special:  Greasy baby! (look at those toes!)

You take one baby, a tub of Vasiline...

Jaynie sings the greasy baby song

And samples that exotic delicacy - the greasy thumb!

Jaynie wearing next year's sun hat (if these pictures had been taken straight on, you wouldn't be able to see her face)

Mom!  I'm not quite in the shot!

You're getting worse, not better!

Heeheehee - you really stink at this, Momma.

But even lousy photography can't wreck this!  Look how cute I am!

Poor kiddo is wiped out from playing with her toys.

She's discovered that her thumb is just as nice as a binky, and she always has it with her.

After a brief chorus of the sleep song...

She passes right out in the middle of the bed!

Who's kid is this?  It can't be Jaynie!  Jaynie never fell asleep on her own while playing in her life!

I had to move her into the hammock (not safe in the bed unsupervised)

She didn't even seem to notice.  That must've been some play-session!

This would've been a cool picture with those colors if she hadn't produced that handful of cheese right when I clicked the button.

What's that!

Oh - it was just my caterpillar.  Disregard.  (She gives you the V, Aunty Suz. =P)

Notice there are NO HANDS holding this baby up!

She sits!

Heehee - Mommy, I can't hold that position forever!

Hi!

What could be more interesting to look at than her toys?  The mirror, duh!

And now - for everyone's favorite show...

Violet Jayne's Amazing Tricks!

She sits!

She rolls over!

She talks to the camera!

She sticks her tongue out at the fan!

She watches Victoria veeeeeery carefully!

She melts my heart. =)

She sleeps

on

the

floor!!!

My arm after Madam licked it.

Is it just me, or does this drool-monster look awfully pleased with herself?

What?  Who?  Where?

Sometimes she takes playing with her toys very seriously.

More sleeping on the floor.  What's with this pose?

Hmmumph mmmph mmmmmm.

Huh.  It looks okay...

Chomp chomp mmmph

Eh.  Tastes kinda funny, though.

Mom - I think this elephant's gone bad.

Who's that?

It's my Daddy on the TV!!!  (Jaynie loves the video Joe made for her before leaving.)

Sheri, Ronin, and Rhiannon came to keep us company for a few days.

Sheri poses with Miss Wonderful.

Ronin says "Cheeeeeeeese".

Right, so my eyes are closed against the sun, and you can't see Jaynie's face.  Other than that, it's a pretty good pic of us, huh!  (I love that little elbow dimple - it's the entire reason I'm including this here.)

Morning!

I'm just hanging out with the baby in the mirror.

Would you believe her foot is exactly the same size as mine?  Weird, huh!

Remember how she used to prop her foot up while sleeping in the swing?

Heehee.  Apparently, that right foot needs to be elevated in order for her to reach REM sleep.

Who needs chew toys when I have this nice onsie!

A less than flattering shot.  

Heeheehee!

Hey!  You've got that camera out again!

Quick - get a shot of my double chin!

Look at how wet the front of that onsie is!  Drool monster!

Stunned by the flash like a deer in the headlights.

Shot of the foot.  Amazing there's no visible lipstick on it - I can't keep my mouth off this sucker.  Soooo kissable.

My second favorite spot to kiss - the chupa chup cheeks. (My goodness, what a double chin!)

Drooly baby.

Happy drooly baby.

Eyelashes!

I call this "Happy Baby in the Tub"  (or - "Buddha Belly on Display").

One.... more second till my foot is in my mouth.

Al - li - gat -

tor - ONE!

I DON'T WANT TO GET OUT OF THE TUB!

PUT ME BACK IN!

The Twinkie demonstrates her thumb sucking technique.

It's a very advanced technique.  Notice there are only 3 fingers on the outside.  Now - try and fit your thumb and forefinger into your mouth.  Told you it was advanced. =)

She's usually not in a real fabulous mood right after her bath.

Whatcha thinking about, Jaynie?

Jaynie?  Earth to Jaynie!  Honey - you're staring at my boobs again.

"What?  Oh - sorry, Mom"

It's ok, Sweetie.  Sweetie?  Jaynie?  Eye-contact, Jaynie!  I don't let your Dad get away with this, I don't see why it should be okay for you!

Poor thing looks kind of shell-shocked in this picture.  Maybe I should've just fed her, instead of taking pictures. Whoops.

Violet Jayne and Victoria, BFF.

Ha!

Heh heh.  Jaynie was soooo tired one day, she fell asleep while I was changing her diaper.

This is what happens when you fall asleep naked.  Your Mom takes pictures she can show to your friends when you're a teenager.

The silent laughter.  Still no audible giggle from this kid.

Hard to believe when you see pictures like this, huh!

More of the silent giggles.

Look at the chubs on this kid.  Boobies and everything!

Thumbsucking.

Mom?  I'm trying to have a quiet moment, here.

When a baby gets this much food on  her face while nursing...

it makes you wonder what solids are going to be like.

Haha!  I'm gonna destroy that dining room!!!

These fingers are pretty good...

but I wonder if I could get my entire fist in my mouth.

Mmph.  I  goth  ith!

Hmm.  Maybe what I'm really in the mood for is a nice foot.

AAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Chomp

Lick

Slurp

Suck

Mmmmm.  Yummy foot. =)

Wow.  That is one cute baby!

Wait a minute!  I see somebody out of the corner of my eye!

Who's there!

Awwww!  It's my Mommy!!!

Well, Mom, since you've got the camera out and everything...

I guess I will give you my best baby-calender pose. =)

This was going to be another fist in the mouth picture, but I wasn't fast enough.

Winding down.

Sitting up!

Falling over!

Hmmm - coincidence that when she fell her mouth landed on Jimmy?  Or calculated strike?!?!

Now that Jaynie's mobile...

she's finding interesting new ways to play with her toys.

This used to be a kick toy - but now she scoots around until she can lick it.

Busted!

Had to get a shot of the feet.  They were kicking away even though there was nothing to kick at. 

Jaynie carefully examines the sippy cup before making her move.

Hmmm.  This doesn't seem quite right.

::pulls back for another look::

(notice the string of drool still connecting her to the cup)

Missed again!

Just how does this stupid thing work???

Oh!  I think I've got it!

Lost it.  These handles are fun to chew, though.  (Nice to know they're good for something!)

Is this it?

Look Mommy! I'm doing it!  (Next week we work on tipping the cup so the liquid actually comes out.)

We had an excellent post-nap photo shoot today!

big yawn

still pretty mellow

Haha! Hi Mommy!

She's a thinker, I can tell.

That better not have been sarcasm, Mom!

Jaynie reaching for the camera

talking to the camera

This is what a big nap and a big meal will get you...

the big smiles!  =)

I have no witty comments for these 2 pics.

She's just too beautiful - I'm speechless.

(Brace yourselves!)

Aaahahaha!  Hey!  You know  - I think everyone may be right... she DOES look like Joe!

I probably won't rate these adoring looks anymore, once she's old enough to read everything I just wrote  - huh.

I'm fairly certain that the manufacturers of this playmat did not intend for it to be used like this.

She rolled/scooted all the way off of it, and put the activity arch right in her mouth.  This baby has a problem. (notice the big wet spot on it)

Yah, you!  You have an oral fixation problem!

Whatever, Momma.  I could stop if I wanted to.

Heehee.  Who am I kidding?  I'm out of control!

What did I do to make this baby so sad?

I tried to feed her!  I'm the meanest Mommy ever!

Post-lunch.  She's trying not to admit that I was right.

Admit you were right?  Here's what I have to say about that!  Thbbbbt!

Heh - actually, I do feel better now.

Okay okay!  You were right, I was wrong.  (I figure the older she gets the less likely I am to hear this type of thing - better take advantage of my ability to speak for her now.)

Jaynie's fun new play area

Haha!  I have contained her!

She doesn't seem to mind.

Must. Get.  Caterpillar!  

Aaahhhhh.  Got him.

Soooooooo pleased with herself.

Madam got too big for the little tub, so I transitioned it into the bathing seat.

Now she can do 2 of her favorite things at once - sit up and bathe!

She loves it.

Jaynie, I know you're watching the Daddy video, but can I get a quick picture of you for the website?

Not now, Mom! He's doing Green Eggs and Ham!

Ooh!  I love this part!

Okay - I'm ready for my close-up!

Jaynie takes a break from admiring  herself and discovers there are toys on this mirror!

Oooh!  Fishies!

See, Momma?  I couldn't sleep in here, anyway!  It's too short!

Heehee.  I didn't think you'd fall for that, but it was worth a try.

Jaynie - what are you planning to do with the SweetPea doll?

Ah. I should've known.

Those are some very serious toes.

Hmmmm.  What iiiiis this?

It smells like food.

Oooh!  It's cold!

Little Miss Teething was making me crazy.

So I gave her some frozen milk to chew on.

She seemed to enjoy it.

Sluuuuuuurp!

After her popsicle (or as the website I got the idea from called it - a "momsicle") she was pooped.

Passed out in the playpen.  I love that extended leg.

Look at her sitting up!

This is Layani - Jaynie's friend from playgroup.

They are sooooooo cute playing tug-of-war with the toys.

Look at all the hair that other kid has!  We're very jealous.

Hi girls!

"Hey Jaynie!  Are you planning to share that giraffe or what!?!"

"Ooh - your Mom has that camera out again!"

Cheese!

Cutie patootie.

This is an awfully happy baby...

For somebody who has obviously just puked a river of milk onto the playpen.  Look at that puddle!

I cannot believe you pointed that out, Mom.  Sheesh.