We landed in New York

After 3 weeks of traveling cross country staying with friends and family, 2 weeks of apartment hunting and a 1 week unpacking we are now feeling more settled in Brooklyn, NY. Jack made leaps and bounds in development along our journey, including a sitting solidly, full fledged crawling (the kid can move), eating (real) food (off my plate) and pulling himself up to standing on anything he can. The process of raising a child is unreal and no one can prepare you for the mixed feeling of pride and longing for them to stay as they are for just a little bit longer. Jack is now 7 months and 3-4 weeks old, since we missed his official 7 month post, here it is along with other photos from our adventures heading east.

1/2 way to 1

I cannot believe Jack is already 6 months old! He is growing and changing everyday. He is loving his O-Ball, rings and anything that crunches. His ability to hold and grasp is getting better each day. The days of letting him play on the floor without worry of him being able to move are gone. He backs up, lunges forward (sometimes face planting!), and rolls over like a champ. Crawling is definitely on the horizon. Like his mom, he is a chatter box - his squeals and grunts sound like a baby pterodactyl. His palate is more like his dad, already loving his veggies! Jack started with green beans and has moved on to butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots and peas. He is still working on coming around on avocados (we are shocked).

Backed up under the ottoman.

Hanging out with Uncle Ryan.

Thinking Uncle Ryan bought this board for him.

Cousin Brenna's was Jack's first wedding.

The crazy Byrnes Clan.

Always a happy guy.

Who knew it takes 3 MBA grads to feed a baby?

Grandma and Grandpa Moynihan getting Jack fed.

Jack is unsure of the blue carpet at Dad's MBA graduation.

Dan's 1st Father's Day, Patch thought it was 5 years ago...

3 generations of Moynihan men

Loving time with Grandma and Grandpa Byrnes

Grandma Moynihan teaching Jack "Patty Cake"

1st Family Vacation and Jack Turns 5 Months!

Jack continues to amaze us with his new found abilities, self soothing with his thumb like a pro, eating thicker consistences of oatmeal cereal, sitting up (gorilla style), and making raspberries with extreme enthusiasm.

As many know, we are moving to NYC for Dan's new position at CitiGroup in July. Before we got into the full swing of coordinating another cross country move, we took off to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for some R&R. It was a wonderful trip and Jack was a natural traveler, complete with passport and all.

 Celebrating my 1st Mother's Day in La Jolla.

 On our balcony.

Nap time done right!

Not too sure about the wet sand...

 Loving nude nap time at the pool.

Iguanas were everywhere.

Tasting avocado for the 1st time.

It was just too cute watching Jack nap on the lounge chairs

Pool time.

Loving his own seat.