mmmm-BAHH

Suzanne said that we can't call this Jenna's first word, but I definitely think it is. Her first word (according to me) is mmmm-BAHH, written phonetically.

mmmm-BAHH means "I am happy and I like talking with you." So it's really an efficient word. The "mmmm" is slow and quiet, while the "BAHH" is shorter and more forceful.

Of course that's not in Websters dictionary, but I contend that a word is a defined sound that has a specific meaning, and can be used to communicate. mmmm-BAHH has all those qualities. She makes the sound the same each time (defined, consistent), and always communicates the same meaning because she only uses it around her Parents and only when she's content and giggly.

Suzanne is waiting until she says "MaMa" to claim first word.

--Steve

Jenna Bear

It's official--Jenna Bear is the name that stuck. My bear has mastered the "almost-crawl"! She has successfully pushed up on her arms for over a month. These days she couples that with the raised hips, but does more of a bobble (thing table with 4 wabbly, crooked legs). I tried to get a picture, but they're rare moments and don't last long.

Our fruit trees have lots of fruit on them. Cherries will be first to ripen--within a week or so, then stretching out for a few weeks following. Jenna Bear likes when I hold her near the trees and she feels the leaves in her hands.

Deloitte work has slowed down after the busy season slowed in April. I have been home nearly every night since then and enjoy spending more time with Suzanne and Jenna Bear.

Don't forget the step child! Buddy came to work with me last Friday for the end-of-busy-season party at a lake resort. He played in the water the whole time and tired himself out for 2 days.

Suzanne has finished her latest cross stitch and started a new one which should finish in a month or so. When not putting out Jenna fires she is watching all the past seasons of the TV show Bones. Jenna Bear even recognizes the intro theme music!

Next week Jenna Bear's second cousin Olivia Hamm (3 months) comes to visit so my baby can show off how much she's learned!

--Steve