In the land of beef and malbec...: James, Month 1

...after we got home from the hospital, we took a lot of photos, full of many 'firsts'...

Th 11.21.13

first night home: asleep by 1am, up to eat at 5am...not bad boy!
toes pokin' out

two firsts in one - first outing and first visit to his pediatrician!

Dra. Adriana gives a thumbs up, even though James didn't so much like stripping down or being weighed (p.s. we had our first pee-without-a-diaper-on experience 10 minutes before this in the waiting room while changing his diaper)

the beginnings of a good swaddle

wide-eyed at bedtime

James' first little crib, borrowed from a friend

F 11.22.13

mom ~~and dad~~ couldn't wait to see Catching Fire, and of course Grandma couldn't wait to babysit - his first babysitter!

this is James saying, "Sure mom and dad! Go see a movie...enjoy yourselves...I'll stay home and chill with Grandma!"

kinda...

according to my mom, he did just fine...didn't even need the 2 ounces of pumped milk while we were out, so when we got home, Jake got to feed it to him - his first bottle!

one of our favorite things about James...his super funny faces

his wet noodle body positions are pretty funny too

sorry...just can't help myself

Sa 11.23.13

James reaching for my camera string

and for daddy's giant finger

brunch on the terrace

first bath...not such a fan

first game day...GO IRISH! GO BADGERS!

first visitors at home

James says THANK YOU for the beautiful flowers, card, and yummy ice cream

a few attempts at a family game-day shot

can you spot the flying chupete in the photo on the right?

James foot vs. Papi foot

Su 11.24.13

first time in his carrier

...and on the bus

failed attempt to get churros and hot chocolate led us to ice cream instead

M 11.25.13

more faces...

Tu 11.26.13

chilly morning let us try out the hat made by Great Grandma Ruth

getting Grandma some medialunas

Grandma's secret swaddle...on his side with his head covered

W 11.27.13

first of many tramites (appointments)...this one to get his official birth certificate

a swift tramite gives us time to re-try the churro/hot chocolate idea...yesss....(James may or may not also be eating under that blanket)

first subway ride

first sink bath...appears to like it no better than his tub

Th 11.28.13

Happy Thanksgiving to those from the US!
baby photo shoot (photos coming soon)

muchas gracias Mechi! we really enjoyed the photo session...you did a beautiful job, especially with an infant who just didn't want to nap (at least until we got home...then he slept all afternoon)
which gave us time to prepare for our feast - YUM!

F 11.29.13

tramite II: pick up birth certificate and apply for DNI and passport
getting his fingerprints done...what a champ!

playing hide-and-seek

after James projectile pooped on his little friends that were unfortunately in his line of fire on his changing table, they hung out outside to dry after a ride in the washing machine...don't they look cute?

Sa 11.30.13

James likes looking out the window

lunch outing at Guido's

lil' guy kinda doesn't fit in his carseat so well

Su 12.1.13

giraffe feet!

sleepy parents...

M 12.2.13

brunch date at Le Pain Quotedien

after brunch we walked to the big Carrefour at Paseo Alcorta...where James almost made it through without needing to eat...but then I found myself nursing him while walking the aisles...I'm so glad breastfeeding in public is no big deal here!
the next series of photos is mine and my mom's attempt to get a good US passport photo of James...we had a real good laugh...James did not

here's the winner (believe it or not...this one worked best out of 21 photos)

Tu 12.3.13

tramite III - US embassy to apply for US passport and report his birth abroad
James the observer...looking out the window

mom and grandma's attempt at springerle cookies

W 12.4.13

onesie gift from a coworker of Jake's - perfect little muscle shirt for the heat

tummy time with grandma

nap time too

guarding his chupete (pacifier)

Th 12.5.13

mom's last day...gotta soak up some sun!

we frosted some of the un-frosted sugar cookies that my mom brought...can you believe they stayed intact so well in her carry-on?

check out them feet

we won't talk about Grandma's farewell...let's just say it was super sad and not easy...we miss her

F 12.6.13

first day without Grandma...feeling sad

Sa 12.7.13

our sad attempt at an artsy photo...newspaper from the day James was born

still warming up to bathtime

but hey! was able to chill a little bit at least!

Su 12.8.13

this is what I saw when walking in the room...yes our son is under all that

Jake covered him with a table cloth, his blanket, and a onesie on his head...hey, whatever works!

M 12.9.13

is that an eyebrow raise I see?

like father, like son

Tu 12.10.13

hey, hey, hey! look what came in the mail!

spot the difference? James' does NOT say EXTRANJERO across the top...our son is officially cooler than us

W 12.11.13

Th 12.12.13

hey! more good news!

what a handsome photo! ;)

F 12.13.13

a miracle! the last of his documents!

was great coming home to this!

well look at you Mr. James...dual-citizenship

officially able to travel internationally!

Sa 12.14.13

this is how James feels about the heat...and his parents strolling him miles and miles to buy coffee and check out Full City's new location (sorry buddy)