A Look Back at the Last (Best) 6 Months of Our Lives

Our tiny little newborn has turned into an active and energetic baby boy, and it feels like overnight. Where has all the time gone? 6 months old already! WOW! Daniel and I wonder just what exactly our purpose was before parenthood.


From this.....

to this.....



to this!!!

Let us Know!

So you might have noticed that we have created a lot of new posts lately. We had some computer problems but are back up and running now with lots more posts in the making! Make sure to check back soon because there is a lot more to come. And, please leave a comment! When James grows up and looks back at archives of these blogs (which will be part of his baby book), we want him to know how friends and family stopped by to check in on him. So, come on and let us know if you're a regular visitor at DuffyFamilyNews.Blogspot.com! :-)

Amidst all the toys, he picked a....book!

I am pretty sure James would join a bookclub if he could! We are going Monday to get him a library card!

Catching some Zzzzs

Wonder what he's dreaming about....could it be about his gloworm? It is his first security object.

Having a Toad-ally Awesome Time

A few shots of James in his new frog pool at Nana and Granddaddy's house. This was his first time in the water other than the bathtub. Can't wait to take him to a big pool....

School's Out for the Summer

Yes, we teachers do actually sing that old Alice Cooper song on the last day of school! A co-worker and I were singing it while a bunch of middle school students walked past us staring like we were bonkers or something. It is kind of fun to make the kiddos think you are crazy. And maybe we are for putting up with them all day in and day out.
So you know the old joke. What are the three best things about being a teacher? June, July and August! I must admit this is partially true. Yay for summer vacation! Today we had to go in and check out with the principal before starting summer break and James went with me. He was a great sport! Nell, our librarian and a good buddy of mine (and AMAZING photographer....www.cowtowncameragirl.com), brought her precious little guy Ezra too. She snapped some quick pictures of our guys together. Can't wait to plan a play date soon and enjoy time off with James. More time for play dates with fun friends like Ezra.....

A "Sign" of the Times

We have been using baby sign language with James since he was 3 months old. We bought an inexpensive baby sign language program at the bookstore in March and started using it right away. We were not anticipating any signs back from him until 8 - 10 months. But for several weeks now James has been making the sign for milk when prompted (when you make the sign and say the word or show him his bottle). It was very cool! So imagine our surprise when he looked at me yesterday while he was fussing and made the sign for milk all on his own! So exciting! When I asked him if he wanted milk he continued to do the motion and then babbled happily at me once I picked up the bottle and formula canister. Then I gave him his bottle and he was so funny - just smiling and smiling. It is so amazing for him to be able to communicate that need to us, especially since it was a little early for his bottle. We are also working on the signs for the following words: mommy, daddy, baby, nana, granddaddy, kitty, book, dirty, bath, play, love, car, frog, kiss, light, fan, eat and sleep. I wonder what he will "say" next!