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Seems like every day I get home from work these days the kids look bigger than they did when I left in the morning. Ian is shooting up like a beanstalk; Julie gets asked if he and Jocelyn are twins. And this is not because Jocelyn has all of a sudden stopped growing - we just bought her a bunch of new clothes for fall and already some of the pants are a little short. Hopefully they last through the winter!

Jocelyn's latest thing these days is dancing. She loves music and definitely looks for opportunities to shake that booty.

A little exhibitionism never hurt anybody.

Ian's latest thing is that he has become even more affectionate and looks for opportunities to snuggle (he is giving me one as I write this). Here he is with one of the biggest objects of his affection, Grammy.

He is a happy one as well. We are very lucky in that way - both are pretty carefree and easygoing. Ian has also recently started sitting on his own and seems to be on the verge of crawling. Pepere thinks that by Christmastime he will be giving us a run for our money.

They also seem to really enjoy each other's company. It's pretty funny to walk into a room and see them playing and trying to make each other laugh. They make it pretty easy to love being a parent!

Ian in the Big Boy Seat

Ian tried the big kid chair last week...

And he had fun with all the toys...next we need to try some baby food...not sure how that will go over! We gave up on baby cereal after a few weeks because he cried so much! We try peas this week:)

Hanging Out September 2009

Ian getting stronger every day ~ he is hanging out in the Bumbo seat for quite a while at a time these days...

Usually with something in his mouth...
Meanwhile, Teddy has been allowing Jocelyn to get closer and closer...

Big sister loves to give him a snuggy...I am not quite sure she is loving this but she is actually very cute with the little man...

But they are having a good time here!!

And here!!

Tubby time times two

As our little Ian recently became too big to give a bath in the basin that sits in the kitchen sink (he is tipping the scales at a stout 20 lbs. + at just over 5 months), Jocelyn was forced to give up her monopoly over the bathtub at night. As this is prized real estate in the Gesner household, replete with toys and surfaces for coloring, we had fears of a turf war, but she has been very accommodating so far.

Perhaps she has no issues because he is pretty easy to keep content. As long as there is something colorful that he can reach for and try to wedge in his mouth, he is pretty happy, and does not seem to mind at all the unfortunate placement of the front post on his seat.

For her part, Jocelyn loves her bath time, even when it is time for the bunch of blond curls that is growing like wildfire these days to be washed and rinsed. She is definitely going to be a girly girl, and seems to think of it as her spa time each night.

Backyard Summertime Fun

Jocelyn and Ian have been enjoying some good old-fashioned summertime fun with Momma and Grammy in the backyard. Here are a few recent shots:

Jocelyn likes the sunglasses Momma picked up in a gift shop in Bermuda. I personally can't decide whether they would be more suitable for Lindsay Lohan or someone with cataracts, but Jocelyn seems to like them.

Jocelyn also likes the blow-up pool we bought for the backyard. Since we usually fill it using the garden hose, the water is usually freezing when it first goes in, leading to the blue lips you see here. A dip is not only refreshing, but builds character!

The little man also enjoys a dip now and again and doesn't seem to mind the frigid temps. He pretty much enjoys doing whatever Jocelyn happens to be doing - he spends most of his waking hours studying her every move. I think she is going to have a shadow as soon as he can move around on his own.

Ian also enjoys his swing time, just like his sister did. He is just about able to sit up on his own, and shows signs of being ready to crawl soon...we think he is going to be a busy one!

Happy 40th Birthday Poppa!

We were able to celebrate Poppa's birthday in Bermuda for a few nights, thanks to Grammy, Pepere and Nana babysitting you munchkins. This is a view from our hotel room!

We had to do it! It was very fun and I lectured your Poppa about safety the entire way around the island!

Sorry Poppa but this one is classic:)

This was a shot from the road as we were driving by. I made your Poppa stop. Bermuda was amazing and we had an amazing time! Happy Birthday Poppa!

Where Did the Time Go?

I have been busy investigating whether building a new house is a feasible option over the past 5 weeks before my maternity leave is over and have been very lax in updating the blog with the latest pictures. Here are a few great shots from the past 5 weeks or so. Enjoy!

Jocelyn's adorable gift from Grammy!

She is all excited about the flowers on the sandals so is pointing them out for me:)

Ian on his 4 month birthday hanging out with Pepere...
And learning to eat!!

Making pancakes with Grammy one morning...

And the little man trying out the bumbo seat for the first time so he can be part of the action!

Although not walking in it yet, obviously, Ian has begun using the walker that Jocelyn loved so much when she got her cast off.

He seems to enjoy it too!

Although when big sister decides she like to push him around...

It may be a bit much for the little guy just yet!! We have since attached the brakes to the bottom to prevent Jocelyn from playing bumper cars with him!!

Jocelyn's new thing is to wrap her stuffed "Baby Doggie" in her pink blanket (like Momma wraps baby Ian in his blanket). Grammy is wrapping her in it instead.

And stealing a snuggie...

And a tickle!

Meanwhile, Poppa is entertaining the little man...

Who seems to be enamored with his Poppa these days...

Who is also stealing a snuggie!

Ian decided he wanted roll over while Momma and Poppa were away for Poppa's 40th birthday so this is not a shot of the first time but one of the first times instead...oh well!!