Gigi, jumperoo and the pool

I survived a week without Kevin and the internet...but it was difficult! Joey and I spent the week in Santa Cruz to help Gigi recover from her broken hip. Unfortunately, Gigi also had some other medical issues while we were there so it ended up being pretty exhausting for me and my grandmother. But, Joey was good medicine for her and his smiles were the best distraction from the pain. We didn't get to take too much advantage of a week in S.C. because Gigi needed us nearby but we did manage to take a few walks and go to the neighbor's pool. We were happy to get home yesterday... Joey and I missed Kevin and Toughy terribly and they missed us.
We are thinking Joey is on his way to teething, he is a drool machine and he just chews on his fingers and hands all the time. He also continues to love his jumperoo and is gaining so much more control over his hands he can reach and grab objects.
Here are the pics...

Jumperoo fun




Hanging out with Gigi (he was blowing spit bubbles for her)




He is learning how to reach and grab objects, he likes the crunchy leaf on his activity mat



Taking a nap with Papa


Sal is such a good cousin, he not only mixed the bottle he decided to feed Joey too


Getting tickled by Ma


Getting ready for a walk

obviously he is comfortable in his stroller, but he is missing the view!


Joey's first trip to the pool!



We only put water on his feet, it was a bit cold...but look at that drool!


look at those toes curl


Then it was time for a bath, which turned into a family affair

Look at those big, beautiful eyes!