Mommy's attempts to document the Prodigal Daughter's ability to blow spit bubbles.

::  sigh ::  Jaynie saved up all day to drop off this gift for us. 

Jaynie has outgrown yet another outfit.

And the hits just keep on coming.

Jaynie's favorite chew toy. 

You'll notice that the best photo of Jaynie was taken only after that God-forsaken hat was removed.

Before the belly kiss.

After the belly kiss*

George is learning to tolerate Jaynie.*

I think that is largely because Jaynie doesn't find George particularly interesting.

On the other hand,

Jaynie is fascinated by Victoria.

Progression of photos:

1.  Jenn gets a picture of Jaynie (who is not smiling) with the light on in the background

2.  Jenn gets a photo of Jaynie smiling, but the light in the background ruins the photo.

3.  After turning off the light, Jennifer attempts to get another photo of Jaynie smiling.

4.  Eventually,*

5.  She is successful.*

Progression of photos:

1.  Jenns tries to get a good photo of Jaynie in her swing (strangling her giraffe).

2.  Read #1 again.

3.  Jenn finally decides to (A) orient the photo horizontally; and (B) press the shutter button when Jaynie's swing is at it's apex so she'll be in the center by the time the photo is actually taken.*

A happy baby.*

"I think this is the thing those two tall people use to turn on the picture box."

"They'll never get it back now."

Man, and I thought she couldn't get any sadder than these photos.  Boy, was I wrong.

That is one impressive double chin.*

Sometimes, this kid looks like a snowman -- a smaller ball on top of a bigger one (that is a reference to her ability to make her neck disappear).

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You have FOUR seconds to get your boob out to feed me before I go off.  And when I go off, people get hurt!

Nice chins.

Jaynie would like to let Suzanne know that she is thinking about her.

Jaynie simulateously treats Daddy like a noble steed (see the ears) and a chew toy (my noggin was soaking wet when I finally set her down).

But at least she enjoyed it!

Some Alfalfa photos.

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Step 1:  Distract Mommy with cuteness.

Step Two:  Make a move for Mommy's dinner.

"Awww, Mommy... I'm just playin'!"

(while subtly passing a message to Suzanne)*

Jennifer took these photos, and I think this is the best "photo shoot" we've taken of Jaynie so far.  All of these photos are available on the Wallpapers page.*

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Jaynie loves her new chair *

Absolutely loves it.

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Daddy gives Jaynie a ride a little too soon after dinner.

A couple of hours later, Mommy discovers that Daddy's cleanup was a little inadequate.

An oatmeal bath soooooves the skin,

leading to a softer (and less cranky) baby.

Grandpa Guy makes another visit on his way to Greely

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Jaynie talks to her toy just before her first trip to the zoo,

and gets upset when it doesn't talk back.

Jaynie and I on a carousel.  Jenn struggles to actually get us in the shot.

A little better.

Perfect, but too blurry.  Maybe you should move the camera with the carousel.

Regression.

Improvement, but this was the last time around for the carousel.

Completely staged.  Notice Jaynie is riding a different animal.

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Outside the monkey house*

This kid is wiped out -- she slept through the entire bird house,*

but woke up in time for the penguins*

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and puffins.

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Jaynie's

first

baseball game.

Jaynie's first time in a swimsuit.*

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And her first time in a swimming pool

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She slept like Rip Van Winkle that night.*

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On our way to the St. Louis Arch on Father's day.*

Jaynie's newest toy.*

She loves it.*

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Jaynie's new hammock!  (Ignore the pillow on the floor.  Would it have killed Joe to pick it up before taking pictures?)

Sooooooooo comfy!  Thanks Gramma Sharon!

Jaynie demonstrates her amazing tummy-time skills

She lifts her head!  She smiles!

She sticks her butt in the air!

We struggle to get a pic of all 3 of us...

Now Mommy's in the shot,  but Daddy's making a weird face...

Maybe we'll just stick to 2 at a time!

Jaynie loves playing with her Daddy!

Loves it!

Madam has found her toes.

And as always, being naked makes her happy.

Hmmmm.  Am I more in the mood for finger or toe?

You crack me up, Mommy!

I'm trying to make dinner, and this is what walked into the kitchen.

Apparently I should hide my wigs if I don't want them messed with.

Jaynie's hands are so chubby...

she has dimples where her knuckles should be!

Chubby feet.

The double-swirl cowlick.  Should make hairstyling fun when she's older.

Taking that pic of the swirls made me realize I had no bald-spot shots!

We're considering sending her out on Halloween as a plumber.

Speaking of costumes...

If you are wondering why we have her dressed as a boy...

It's because Joe insisted this outfit could work "for either a boy or a girl!"

Riiiiiiiiight.

The Twinkie enjoys the sights of Little Rock's RiverMarket...

and the taste of her Giraffe's pink foot.

You would think that me saying "Ok! Smile!" would be enough of an indication that I'm taking a picture.

Better.

You want me to smile?  How 'bout I stick out my tongue instead!

Heeheehee

Daddy  struggles with getting a wiggly baby in the shot.

We think he's pretty funny.

Augh!  Somebody put a Navy hat on an Air Force kid!!!

That foot absolutely cracks me up.

More pics of the kiddo in the saucer Grandpa Guy bought her.  Notice the drooly chin, and the fact that the toy that has her sooooo mesmerized is the one with the mirror on it.  ("Woah! Who's that CUTE baby?")