Jasper's first wedding

Jasper accompanied his mummy and daddy to see their friends Dave and Lauren get married this past Saturday in nearby Palos Verdes. The original intention was to have Jasper stay with a babysitter, but that fell through, so we just brought him along. We won't say he was a total angel -- he did get cranky as it got past his bedtime -- but he didn't make a peep during the ceremony, which is what Mummy and Daddy were most concerned about. Instead, he occupied himself with the flowering blossoms on the tree behind Mummy's shoulder, as you will see.

Mummy and Jasper pose in the courtyard outside La Venta Inn.


Daddy and Jasper wait for the service to start.

Jasper was a big hit with the other guests, particularly the groom's father.


General enthusiasm from Jasper at the seat ...


... which becomes more specific as a little hand reaches out ...


... and discovers one of the world's delightful new curiosities.

Birthday tickles

Okay, in no shape or form is it Jasper's birthday. But every 25th of the month we think of it as another milestone, and today Jasper is seven months old. For the occasion, he was tickled relentlessly.

High-intensity kicking

You've seen Jasper kick before. Well, it just gets more intense with every day. One of these days he's going to flip his "bouncy chair."

I'm sleeping! I'm eating! I'm ... um ... sleating!

Oh poor, poor sleepy baby.

More feedings and some camera play

Jasper's eating butternut squash now. He grabbed the camera, so we let him hold it for a bit.

Envelope rage

This one speaks for itself.

Cough cough!

Jasper, you big faker! Our son has developed a funny little habit of coughing twice -- just to get attention, we think. It's very cute.