Jack and His Mom

Christmas Pictures

Here is a preview of the Christmas cards we had made. Laine and I worked on these shots for two days! Every time we put him down on the blanket his eyes would pop open and I would have to get him back to sleep so that we could try again. Poor kid didn't get a decent nap the whole time we were working on this!

Laughing at Mom

If you thought I was goofy on the last clip, just wait! We have been trying to catch Jack laughing on video all week! He can be laughing up a storm and as soon as he sees the camera he stops. Finally tonight we got it. Sorry the lighting is so bad . . . we were trying to be sneaky with the camera but he found it at the beginning. I'll keep trying for a good video. Enjoy!

More videos

Look who's talking

I took this video yesterday when Jack was in a particularly good mood. It's 3 minutes long, but watch it all the way to the end . . . there is a great smile in there and lots of talking. Forgive my goofyness. He really responds to it.

Paige

Thanksgiving 2007

These are some pictures from Thanksgiving in Mobile. There were tons to choose from but for some reason, I can only post four at a time. Enjoy!

Jack at Home

Today was a good day for Jack until about 2:00. We played, he smiled and cooed, we napped, and then it came time to go to the doctor. Jack got his 2 month shots today and he was not a happy camper! He looked shocked when the first needle went into his leg. I think it scared him and by the third shot he had worked up to a loud wail! Poor kid. To make him feel better, I got my flu shot today. I don't think he appreciated my effort. I'll post Thanksgiving pics soon.

Four Frames

Four Generations of Frames!

"Great" Grandparents

Tonight Jack was introduced to his great-grandparents. It is such a realization that I am a father when we go to my parents and I say to Jack, "Let's go see your grandparents." Now Granddad and Jo have become Great-Granddad and Jo. It was a lot of fun getting to see my son meet two people that I have such great fondness of and wonderful memories with. I think that Jack looks like Granddad but most people say that he looks like Paige more and more each day. He does have some distintive Frame features and you can really see it when all four generations are together. Who knows who he will be like or look like as he grows up. Only time will tell.

- John

Paige and Jack-o-Lantern

Trick-or-Treat!

Jack's first Halloween was celebrated at Karen and Don's house with a bowl of chili, a few trick-or-treaters, and a very sleepy and somewhat grumpy baby Jack in his Halloween outfit. Even Ellen dressed up for the occasion. Katelyn June stopped by to entertain us as a walking pumpkin and by the end of the night, Jack was worn out. At least we won't have to deal with the sugar rush from all the candy for a few more years!

-Paige

Jack and his Mom

After a long morning taking pictures, Jack was worn out. We managed to get a few pictures of the two of us before he settled in for a nap.

-Paige

Jack's First Photo Shoot

Laine came to Corinth this weekend and took some professional pictures of Jack in some of his dressy outfits. These are some of the best ones. He tolerated us for about 3 outfit changes and then he had clearly had enough.

-Paige

Splish! Splash! Jack was taking a bath!

Here it is . . . The first bath!

Jack's First Smiles

There is a very limited window of opportunity in Jack's day for some smiles. It is between the 9:00 AM feeding and the 12:00 noon feeding. This video was taken during that time. I always tell him that it's a good thing his smiley time is in the morning because it helps me forget about the night before! I just about melt when I see his toothless grin . . . I predict you will too!



- Paige

Sharing Space

Life with Jack continues on Willow Road. Jack has taken only wanting to sleep if someone is holding him. The way I understand it, most babies are like this. Sunday afternoon and Monday morning were all about Jack and his dad. We watched a few episodes of Dirty Jobs. Feeling thoroughly inspired, Jack then had several dirty jobs of his own. It is as if he looked at me and said "I'm Jack Frame.. and this is my job" We went on a long walk, stopping a few minutes so that he could see his grandmother. Paige is finally getting into a routine and I am enjoying the time that I get to spend with my new buddy.

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Ellen has taken great interest in Jack. It seems to bother her when he cries. While Jack was taking a nap in his crib, I was in another part of the house (with the baby monitor in hand) when he started to wake up. Ellen promptly started searching for someone to herd in there and take care of him. It is promising that they will be pals one day.

Although she might tell you that Jack has displaced her somewhat, you can see from the pictures below that only displacement that has occured is that she has a little less room on the couch these days. We are all learning to share our time and space with Jack and we couldn't be happier about it.

- John

Hiccups

The Many Faces of Jack

Ellen and Jack

Just in case you are wondering how Ellen is doing . . . She actually has stopped pouting and has started to accept Jack as one of the sheep in her flock. She stays in the room when he crys and looks at me as if to say "Can't you hear that he needs your help? Make him feel better!" All in all, it has been a smooth transition. - Paige

Finding the Pacifier

Jack's First Week at Home

Well, this is what we do all day long here at 1802 Willow Rd. Jack stares at whoever is holding him after mealtime, sleeps in the arms of whoever is sitting down, and ponders the meaning of life in the midst of all the new things surrounding him. We came home from our week long stay at the hospital on Monday. We've had one sleepless night followed by two pretty decent nights once we figured out some sort of schedule for feedings. Our longest stretch at night has been four hours . . . not bad for a one week old baby! The first long stretch of sleep ended with me waking up in a panic because i realized Jack had not yet woken me up and it was two hours past when I thought he would wake up. I just knew he had quit breathing so I threw the covers back, jumped out of bed and hurried over to the pack and play only to find Jack sound asleep and perfectly content. I'm sure it will not be the last time I check to make sure he is still breathing. I have had several requests for more video coverage . . . I'll try and catch him in a good mood tomorrow. Until then, if you find yourself up at two in the morning, give me a call!

Right after Birth

An Introduction to Jack!

We are finally home! We will be posting more pictures and stories about the past week after we get settled into life at home again. Until then, here is a glimpse of Jack in what is called the "quiet awake time" in the books that we read. Enjoy! (He is even cuter in person)

- John

Peggy's Prediction

So John and I were at Hamburger Harold's this morning for a large stack of pancakes and bacon . . . the best breakfast joint in town. Peggy, the grandmother figure and owner's wife, was beside herself because she is convinced that Jack will be born tomorrow September 11th. There is a new moon and there is an old wives tale that the gravitational pull has an affect on birthing babies. She is so excited and even wrote down John's cell phone number so that she could call us tomorrow. Her other piece of wisdom . . . "Paige, just pour two tablespoons of castor oil in your orange juice and that will help you go into labor" Sure Peggy. I'll get right on that.

Waiting for Jack

As you can see, Ellen is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Jack. Curious but unsure about what lies ahead, she cautiously peers out from the safety of her domain. She definately knows change is in the air. When we set up the pack and play in the den for the first time, she had one of her panic attacks . . . panting and shaking just like she does during thunderstorms. It took her 30 minutes to calm down. I guess she thought that was going to be her new assigned spot instead of Jack's. And when John was installing the car seat in the car, she had this look on her face as if to say "You guys are crazy if you think I'm going to sit in that thing." We shall see how Ellen handles the new addition.

On the Verge of Something Big . . .

To our Family and Friends:

Life as we know it is fixing to change! Since most of our family and many of our friends live outside of the booming metropolis we call Corinth, we wanted to come up with a way to keep you up to date with pictures, funny stories, and videos of Jack. It is my hope that I can update this blog weekly and that you will enjoy reading it as much as we will enjoy watching Jack create it.