Beach bum!

JJ has had a very busy July. We spent two consecutive weeks at the beach. First with Grammy Fitch in Bethany Beach, DE and then with Grandmom and Pop in Wildwood, NJ. Grandmom got JJ a really cool UV protected beach tent which we used on his first trip to the beach. Because it was so hot we didn't stay too long, but if he is anything like his Mama, he will LOVE the beach. If he is anything like his Daddy, he will NOT love the beach. Only time will tell. We spent the week in Bethany Beach hanging out at the house, going for strolls to the downtown area and pretty much just relaxed. We took the ferry from Bethany to Wildwood and that was pretty exciting. JJ was pretty intrigued by the water and he loved the vibration and movement of the ferry. Wildwood was very exciting for JJ because he went into the pool for the very first time! The first time he went in we were at my Aunt Bern's pool at the Mali Kai. In her pool I just sat in the baby pool with him where he just chilled out as I held him. No fussing or crying at all, he just laid back and enjoyed the water. The second time my Mom and I took him in our pool at Champagne Island where he really seemed to enjoy the water. I think this is because I was in 4 1/2' and I walked around with him while his body was submerged (minus face of course). My mom passed him back and forth and he just laid back with his eyes closed. I am pretty certain he thought he was back in the womb. The third time he went in was the BEST because his Uncle Mark held him at first and he instantly fell asleep. That is right, JJ fell asleep while in the pool. And it wasn't just any ordinary pool. This pool had a Deejay playing, lots of people and noise. Jonathan was full out sleeping, mouth open, heaving breathing and all. When Mark passed him back to me for me to hold him he didn't even wake up! I think it's safe to say that he is a water baby. Now I must disclose that both of these pools were heated, so we shall see how he reacts to non-heated pools.

It was so great to have family time for 2 weeks. I was so upset and sad when we had to leave that I cried like a big baby to my Mom. I just wish we could always be with them and see them every day. JJ's Pop (Vince) even shed some tears as well, he didn't want to see us go. Ok, I lied, he didn't want to see JJ go.

JJ is proving to be such a sweet, happy, pleasant baby. He laughs, giggles, coo's, talks and now SCREAMS! My mom, who is notorious for her infamous scream was doing her scream with JJ all week and now he won't stop! At one point I had to leave the room today because the noise was hurting my ears!!!

Oh, a family friend, Kitty, threw a BBQ in JJ's honor. How cool is that?? This 4 month old is more popular then I will ever be :)

Here are some pictures of our 2 week vacation. I'd love to write more, but I have piles and piles of laundry to wash, mail to go through and a house to clean.