Balloons naked bells

To the victor of the birthday party go the spoils. Particularly the balloons.

I'm still a bit under the weather, but nudity and jumpin' on the bed still combine to equal fun.

Expanding my musical palate beyond drums and whistles.

On the mend

Sorry it has been awhile since my last post. I have been under the weather so I postponed my scheduled photo shoots. I am finally starting to feel better, but not photo worthy. Here are a few pictures my old nanny Celeste took. Celeste went back to work in Peru; we miss her. My new nanny is Lacy and she is super cool too. I'll try to get some pics with her soon.

Anyhoo.... from the archives. I'll be back with a real update soon.

Playing at gross motor skill development class.

At the park - that's me on Celeste's back and Vija in the stroller.

I think I am eating the leaf here...

How many hoodies and hats does a boy need at one time???

Trying to lure Vija to my crib using my hot bod as bait. What a belly!

This is why Mom and Dad keep the bathroom door shut.

Is there an elephant in the room?

Beep beep! Who says that chivalry is dead?

here fishy fishy fishy

Watch out ladies.

Sunny California

I'm in CA, so here are a few from the vault

Mom and I are in Sacramento helping Auntie Elise pick out a wedding dress. There's no shortage of old photos to post, though.

Bath-time faux-hawk.

These boots are made for walkin'.

Collecting myself before the b-day party begins.

Thomas the Train tunnel? Terrific.

A moment of solitude.

Video roundup

Lots of fancy camera work going on these days. Here are a few more tricks.


Singing and dancing. Double threat.

Reading, rabbit noises, razzing.


Talking to Auntie Elise on my birthday.

Party set up.

Happy birth-day toooooo meeeeee.

Cake, you have met your match.

Happy birthday (party) to me!

What a great showing. Thanks to all who came from near and far to ring in my second year with style. Here's a taster (eating pun intended).

I am ONE!

I turned one year old at 7:08 AM today. Happy birthday to me!

A year of birthdays:

Jack Attack annual report

The Jack Attack blog isn't quite one year old, but now is a good time to give you an update. I know you've been watching me, but guess what? I've been watching you, too. Surprise!

The stats:

-6,109 visits (averaging 19.53 visitors per day)
-from 947 unique visitors
-in 42 countries (dear visitor from Brunei, I hope you liked my blog, please visit again!)

In the US, Washington wins the race with 3,381 visits, beating out California with 1,824 visits.

And hey, where are the fans in the Dakotas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Wyoming, Delaware, and Vermont? Maybe I'll make some friends there in '09.

Thanks for reading the Jack Attack! I'll keep being me and Mom and Dad will remain obsessive about documenting it.

Video roundup

We're coming up on my first birthday and I have video here of a few of my legendary skills.

Dancing. I assure you, these rhythmic knee bends are all the rage these days with the kids.


First words: ALL DONE. Used after meals, or anytime I don't want to do something. Dad says it's time for a diaper change, I say ALL DONE before it even starts.


10 Little Monkeys is one of my favorite books, and I especially like the hand signal that goes along with the chorus: "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Basically just shaking a finger. Let me demonstrate.

Happy New Year!

I partied last night from 5-7:30 at Clara's house, then I took the party to my crib.

This morning I got my second tooth - 2009 rocks so far.

Here I am sitting on my favorite shelf pretending to play with the books when I really am playing with the big cord.

Look mom! Three things in one hand!