Alison & Jeff & James (mainly James!!): Grampa Bob and Gramma Lin Visiting Jamie

This last week, Grandpa Bob and Gramma Lin (Jeff's Parents) have been visiting Jamie and us --though mostly James. They took some time away from him to sight see (he was okay with it, really) and they saw a lot of Halifax, the harbour, and the surrounding area when they went on a day trip to Mahone Bay and Lunenburg (in spite of the pouring rain that day). We have had very hot and humid weather for the most part while they have been here (except the day they went on their trip, of course!). They have enjoyed visiting with Jamie. Linda was here in July when he was brand new but he is a totally different baby now--so FAT!!--and it was Bob's first introduction.

They both seemed to enjoy cuddling him and watching the many faces he makes throughout the day. He changed a lot even in the week since they arrived--his face has filled out more and he is more alert. He smiles more (and not just first thing in the morning) and he looks at things. When we change him in his crib now, he looks expectantly toward his mobiles (a Winnie the Pooh Mobile and an Ocean Wonders Mobile--he loves both) until we turn one on and then he stares at it intently while he is changed. That is a welcome difference from the screaming and wiggling that he always did before (he still wiggles and screams at some changes but not at all and the mobiles really help!). I have posted several photos (here and below) from the last week which will give you an idea of the faces they have been seeing. We had a great visit with them and we hope they had a good week out here with us too.