Jude aka Lebron

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Summer Fun

Happy Birthday!   I am a little behind with the posting but Jude has had a crazy summer.  Lots of fun and lots of pictures.  I can't believe how quickly a year has passed.  Jude is growing and changing everyday.  He is finally sleeping all night (don't want to jinx it), talking and repeating everything (better be careful), and is really not too interested in walking.  He will stand by himself but doesn't care to take that next step - crawling is way more efficient. 


Late night birthday cake - he was a little too sleepy and didn't really enjoy his cake.
Happy 4th of July - Jude with his grandma's.  Does it get much better?
On Jude's official birthday we celebrated at the Mont.  Starting early with the swirls.  He looks like he has already had a couple.

Jude invited friends and family to celebrate his birthday with snow cones, cupcakes, and a water park.  
This boy loves the splash pad.  Lucky for Jude (and his mom) it is close to home.
Can't get enough
Uncle Ethan, it's your turn.

Again, not too excited about the cake.  Um Dad, can I go back to the water?
Jude took his first trip to South Padre Island.  The frog slide is a long standing Troutt tradition.  Aunt Chloe got him started early.  Hey where is Chloe - probably waiting her turn for the frog slide.
Surfer Dude
Little Surfer Dude
It took Jude a couple days to warm up to the sand, but by the end of the week he was loving it! The water too.


Jude spent about half the vacation sleeping on the beach.  This boy knows how to vacation.
Mom, is that my margarita or dads?
By the end of the car trip Jude was getting a little CRAZY...
and then a little MAD. Who can blame him.  12 hours in the car is too much anyone.  He was a trooper and did well overall - of course, no pictures of that.

Jude checking out his new Monkey Quilt from Great-Grandma Marilyn.  He loves to kiss the monkeys.

Hopefully more pics to come soon.  Hope everyone is enjoying the last little bit of summer.

11 Months

Happy 11 Months!!!!  The months are getting closer and closer - I can't believe he will be one in just a few days (almost missed the 11 month post).  Jude has been super busy and growing every day; and his vocabulary continues to increase.  He officially has 4 teeth on top and 2 on the bottom which has opened up a new world of food.   Summer has been great so far - he loves to be outside and around other kids.

Jude meeting his newest cousin.  He is already planning big fun!
Now that we are getting close to 12 months, Jude is trying new things.  He has mastered the art of straw sucking and truly enjoys a little milk in his Dora cup.
I mean TRULY enjoys milk in his Dora cup.
A couple weeks ago we took Jude to the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX.  A great place if you like water parks.   Scott and Jude had A LOT of bonding time while I (Abby) was working on some continuing education classes. 

 Hey, kid in the stroller (yes - that is Jude), where are your parents?
After two full days in the water this little boy was pooped.  Cool tat.  Did that happen on that special Dad and Jude bonding time?
First attempt at a family portrait.
Oh that's better!
Wild time at the Rain Forrest Cafe.  A little creepy but still lots of fun.
Just chillin at dinner - he looks so old to me in this picture.
Not sure why these boys are so wide-eyed but something cool must be happening.
One of Judes newest tricks - he loves to climb the back of the couch and look at the window.  Occasionally a nice neighbor will wave.

Jude's first pool experience.  It was a little chilly but this boy could not get enough.



Guess what, next time you see this boy he will be ONE!    

10 Months and More

This post is all over the place and for some reason my text is underlined.  The pics are cute regardless :). 
Jude is developing new skills and words every day.  He is pulling up and cruising and could walk if he gave it a chance.   His new favorite word is uh-oh; however, wow, cracker, hi, momma, and dadda are heard daily.  He can tell you the sounds a monkey and pig make and will give a kiss when prompted - even in spanish!
Yep, we did it again.  This marks Jude's second haircut, and as you will see in future pics he had plenty.
Happy 10 months baby boy - you are growing so fast.  
With his cooler, summer do Jude looks more like his daddy.
Wow, who is that shaggy haired boy?

Hello son, what is all over your face?
Oh, just you and daddy sharing your first ice-cream sandwich.  I think you like it.
With the warmer weather, we can't get out enough.  We took a family trip to the zoo.  Jude and his mom waiting on their favorite exhibit - the gorillas.   
This is quite a zoo.  They even have dinosaurs!
Look, do you see it?
Yes, my sleeping baby has blue lips.  This boy LOVES snow-cones.    Hmm, ice-cream sandwiches and snow cones - does this make me a bad mom or a bad dietitian?
And so it begins - Jude's priceless collection of wax animals.
Oh hi!  Happy 10 months again.
This month we celebrated Ethan's college graduation.  Jude's t-shirt says: "My Uncle Ethan Graduated from OU"
Jude and I also visited the Little River Zoo in Norman.  Home to rescue animals.  
The kangaroo's were very friendly - they even had a blind kangaroo you could pet.
A little out of order, but here are Ethan, Scott, and Jude excitedly awaiting the trip to the OKC zoo.   3 cool dudes