Back in Denver

Hanging out in the lounge before our flight left Vienna

Yes, we made it home....a week ago. Sorry its taken me so long to update, but I haven't been at the computer much. Jameson was a complete gem on the flight, he didn't cry once, that is not to say that he wasn't incredibly antsy though. He moves, he likes to move, he doesn't like to sit still. This meant that either Kevin or I were holding him, while he danced and wiggled all around. He did fall asleep and we got to sit at the bulkhead where there was a bassinet hooked into the wall. It was so nice to have it, it would have been even nicer if he had used it for more than two hours! He fell asleep almost immediately after take-off, and when we reached cruising altitude we hooked up the bassinet and put him in his little cocoon-like bed. Kevin and I got to eat our dinner at the same time (not something we have been able to accomplish with a baby on the airplane). Unfortunately, the three other babies (all girls) were not on the same sleeping schedule as Jame-o, so he woke up after a short nap, smiling and peeking out over the side of the bed. I WISH I had my camera in hand at that moment because it was SO very cute. The same thing happened a little bit later when he fell asleep again. He was asleep about an hour when the baby girls woke up and decided to be very talkative. At one point, Kevin looked at me and said, "girls are really loud!" I laughed, he has no idea how loud girls can be as they get older. Other than his massive case of the wiggles, I really cannot complain because he was really really good.

It was great to arrive home and sleep in our bed that night, and Jameson had his comfy bed. Jet lag has struck once again, and he wakes up at 11:30 and then 2:00ish and the first few days woke up at 4:30, wide awake and ready to play. I was pretty awake myself, so it wasn't a big deal, but the past few days its been tough and I have felt like a walking zombie. Jameson has been getting acquainted with the house and his dogs, and the dogs aren't quite sure what to do with a mobile Jameson.

He easily found the tupperware cupboard and wasted no time re-arranging it for me.


The girls (in background) were really hoping there was food in those containers.


It's never too early to perfect a kissing style. That's pretty much how he kisses us! It's quite an aggressive style!


I finally relented and trimmed his bangs. I didn't do a terrible job, but he didn't sit still for me either. So, no more hair in the eyes, although I must admit I liked the scraggly look!

It smells like Fall

This week was really a busy one! We went to our play-group for the second week, and met new moms and babies. It is so interesting to meet all the moms. Jameson followed one of the other little boys around, and he appears to be getting more comfortable. Last week, he was a bit shy. Friday night Kevin arrived for 36 hours. At first, Jameson didn't seem to believe his own eyes, he kept looking at him, and gave him a half-smile. It was late, so maybe he thought he was dreaming. Kevin held Jameson, and that was all Jameson needed, he was stoked! He got really giddy, laughing and giggling. He would look at Kevin and give the biggest grin. His eyes would follow him around the room where ever he went. They played on the floor, and Kevin got to realize how active Jameson is, and why I never manage to get anything done! Unfortunately for us, but lucky for the students, Kevin left early Sunday morning to take them to Ljubljana, Sarajevo, Mostar, and then round out the trip in Budapest. It will be a great time for the students. Kevin gets back late Friday night and then we all head back to the States for three weeks.

Sunday was an absolutely beautiful day, so Jameson and I thought we would take advantage of it by walking down to the Summer Palace. There are some really beautiful grounds around the palace and its not just for tourists.

They make you walk up a REALLY big hill to enjoy the grass! (notice the sign!)

See how impressed he is with the palace?

He enjoyed people watching instead (No teeth yet!)

...And the sunshine on his face

We looked up at the cloudless sky, and he decided he needed my sunglasses

A lady even offered to take our picture, since I was doing it all on my own.

Then we went to play in the leaves!

He wasn't sure how he felt about them at first

After a few seconds the leaves were making him giggle

Good enough to, umm, taste? (No I didn't let him eat leaves).

After a few minutes he didn't know what else to do with the leaves

So we called it a day and headed home

Waiting for the U-Bahn

Jameson loves riding the public transportation. Truly, he thinks its great.
He patiently waits for the train, he knows which way its coming from, and he gets really excited when he hears it.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!


Whew! What a rush!

Catching Flies

I have often said that my son likes to "catch flies" in reference to his mouth being wide open all the time. It reminds me of the joke about the "little wide mouth frog." If you don't know it, ask someone around you. Per Auntie Alison's request, I decided to take some pictures today...a lot, so brace yourselves, and I couldn't help but notice a trend, you tell me, does he look like he is catching flies?








































































If you are running through the joke in your head, then this last picture is the punchline. Drool and all!








Now for a totally wonderful pic (hello does anyone else see a teenager in this picture, or is it just me?)That is the boy I often seeing staring back at me and I love him!

All Bundled Up!

At this moment, its 50 degrees and rainy, a warmer day then in recent days. Fall has begun weather-wise and according to the autumn equinox begins officially as of tomorrow. Just because its chilly outside doesn't mean we don't go out, although I do wait until the last possible moment in some cases. Jameson is now the proud owner of a jacket, a hat, and some mittens. He doesn't seem to mind wearing them, and the mittens are especially fun to chew and put in his mouth. Yuck, blue fuzz. I think he looks like Randy in the movie "A Christmas Story," you know the one... "I can't put my arms down!"

A Happy Dance

I am officially 100% pre-baby weight, even on our totally inaccurate (but flattering) scale here in Vienna. I added 5 lbs and I am still pre-baby weight. Yippee. My pants are loose, and the only size I have left to fit into are my pre-baby pants. Unfortunately, I didn't bring any pre-baby pants, because I honest to goodness did not think I would ever fit into them again, and I was just fine with that. Something about giving birth that makes you re-think body size anyway. All the walking, and huffing and puffing up the hill and cartin' Jameson around, and constantly chasing after him are paying off, apparently. OK, enough about that.

Some pics that make me laugh. The back-story about the sweatband around his head. My mom was saying I was going to have to cut his hair (gasp!) at least trim his bangs she said. I said I would just put a headband on him, its totally trendy for guys here to wear headbands, but I was joking. Instead, I took one of my soft headbands and made a cool sweatband, and it keeps the hair out of his eyes, for the most part.

Look Ma, I can do push-ups!


I'm not all brawn though, I'm brain too!


See how fierce I am?


Just Teasing!


Jameson has become increasingly difficult to change. If you want to see a grown woman wrestle a 6-month-old (and lose) come hang out at my place around changing time. He can roll away quicker than it takes me to turn and get the new diaper ready to put on. He always looks so proud of himself too. I don't blame him, the boy likes his freedom.



He is obsessed with technology, is this normal? Computers, TVs, telephones, cell phones and remote controls. He even looks like he knows what he is doing at the computer.

A Bugaboo Revolution

For those who don't know what a Bugaboo is, let me explain, essentially, it is the Range Rover of strollers. I have never seen so many bugaboos as I have seen here in Vienna over the past few weeks. Although, I have yet to visit NYC, where I am sure they are just as numerous. These strollers are very pricey, around $1000, here in Vienna the price is approximately 750 euros, which is even more than $1000. Yesterday I was strolling along Mariehilferstrasse, which is a main drag here, lots of shopping, cafes, and a ton of people, and I began counting these bugaboos. They are pretty easy to spot, and I think I decided to stop at around 30. I know that new mothers receive "Kindergeld" (money for each baby produced)that puts our tax break to shame, but really, is it necessary to spend so much on a stroller? Mine works just fine, except for that beautiful rip that the airlines managed to create. All that to say, I don't get it. Another stroller note, last time I was at the airport I saw a women with this brand (another Range Rover Brand)called Phil & Ted's. She had the double one, which has two seats on top of each other. Like an upstairs/downstairs version of a stroller, so that you don't have the length of front and back or the width of a "double-wide." I thought that was a really great idea, one that I might like until I looked up the prices! The stroller has become a very important part of our daily life in Vienna, so I am fascinated by all the options out there. On the whole, I am very pleased with my non-bugaboo, but it makes me want to test drive one of the luxury strollers to see what all the hype is about!