Ida Jane standing up!

Well, she's not really standing up. But she's getting very strong and having a lot of fun playing around.



Here she is, modelling a new outfit with a hood that keeps her warm in the suddenly cold January weather.



Here is her best Gene Simmons impersonation:



And, last of all, she enjoys a nice hug from Mommy.

A visit from Katie and Ryan

Ida Jane got to meet her cousins Katie and Ryan, and her uncle Jeff and aunt Kris this weekend. We had a good time together, and all of the animals were happy to see their friends as well.

Here's Ryan holding his little cousin. We all know that Ida Jane aspires to be like Ryan someday, as he was born at the same age and had almost the exact same weight when he came home from the hospital as well.



Here's Katie and Ida Jane. Ida Jane had a good time with Katie and liked to hear her voice when she talked to her.



And here's a picture of Ida Jane, goofing around. She's not pretending to be a gangster, she's trying to eat her hands. And, don't worry, she was fed shortly after the picture was taken.

Ida Jane update

It's been a while since we've written! Things have been busy with mom back at work, but everyone is doing really well. First things first, let's post a few more Christmas pics.

Here's Ida Jane complaining about the silly hat her mom wants her to wear:



Here's Ida Jane, enjoying a quiet moment with her Grandma:



Now here are a couple of recent pictures. This one shows Ida Jane in her new favorite carrying mechanism, the sling.



And, lastly, here's a movie of Ida Jane, enjoying her mobile and showing off her chubby legs.