James - One Month Birthday!

"I'm one month old today!"

We celebrated James One-Month Birthday this past Thursday, with James' Grandpa James and Grandma Theresa.  James also had his first visit from Aunt Lauren earlier in the week (Sunday-Wednesday).

The night before his birthday, James said good-bye to Patric for the night.  He has been working overnight flights out of Minneapolis so he can be home during the day.  He typically leaves around 8:30p and is home by 9:00a the next morning.

Dad in uniform saying good-bye to James before work

Because of this interesting schedule, Patric and James have also learned how to nap together.  This gives me some time to shower and get ready for the day in the morning.

Nap time!

James' birthday dinner was at Brit's Pub in downtown Minneapolis (unfortunately, he didn't get to try the British fare, but the rest of us enjoyed it!).  James has been an impressive baby diner thus far - he tends to sleep through every restaurant outing we've been on.

James & Dad on the patio at Brit's Pub

Dad and Grandpa sharing the load, carrying James in downtown Minneapolis; Mom is ahead carrying the diaper bag

James ended the week with a whole day of Dad & James time.  I had a bachelorette party, which left the boys to fend for themselves for the day.  Patric and James (and Jackson and Sam) were all alive when I got back, so the day must have gone somewhat smoothly.  Admittedly, I called at least five times while I was gone.  (It was a LONG time to be away from them - I went from several short 2-3 hour trips to 12+ hours!)