We have some sad family news. My grandma Olga (Jack's great grandma) passed away Sunday, November 28th. We are relieved that she is no longer suffering but so sad because we miss her so much. She loved Jack (or as she called him "My Jackie") and loved to hold him and hear him 'talk' to her on the phone. The funeral will be this Friday. Jack is doing very well -- there's so much to be PROUD of! He's eating anything and everything in sight. He LOVES food and wants to eat whatever mommy and daddy are eating. He ate lots of Grandma Linda's Thanksgiving Dinner (and most of the leftovers too) as well as a second Thanksgiving Dinner at Grandpa Bob's....he loved Grammie Tina's sweet potato casserole too! We have been taking Jack out as usual. After letting him recover for a week or so and with his pediatrician's encouragement we feel comfortable shopping and eating out with our very social Jack! Jack is crawling and getting into trouble and he's becoming more steady on his feet and is daring to cruise along the couch and coffee table. Sometimes his excitement gets ahead of his feet and he crashes to the floor -- usually he just laughs and tries again. We are working very hard to strengthen his legs and trunk muscles to make standing and cruising easier for him. We also must practice taking steps with two hands held...he does well when you hold him under his arms or at his elbows but it gets harder for him with less support. Although he is making progress!! He's also 'talking' much more as well...although NEVER around the speech therapist!! I don't think he's made a peep around her yet! Too funny!! I've added new pictures -- check out the November 2004 album! We are remodeling our kitchen and slowly and surly we're making some progress. To check out our photoblog copy and paste the following web address. www.wilhelmfamily.photosite.com