3 months old

Miles turned 3 months old a couple days ago. And just like that he's become a totally different baby, like he's firmly on the planet now. He smiles now, a lot! And he holds things firmly. He is so engaged in whatever is going on. He is lifting his head and shoulders off the bed and trying to get up by trying to lift his head up with his left hand. It's very cute how determined he is to get that big pumpkin head off the floor with his tiny baby hands. Also on his 3 month birthday he decided it was time to take matters into his own hands and grabbed his bottle from Norris and held it firmly with both hands. Coordination and strength are building and having grandparents here giving him absolutely tons of attention helps it along even more. He's starting to reach for you when he's lying in the crib and wants to be picked up and it kind of makes me sad because his little baby baby days are coming to a close. I'm glad he's developing well but now that he can pretty much hold his head up and reach it's just different than when he was a completely limp noodle.

Miles first hike

We went hiking with our new friends Lisa and her baby Skylar at Red Rocks park a couple weeks ago. Miles had a great time being held in my baby sling - he looked amazed to see the sky, trees and rocks. Hopefully he will grow up to appreciate nature as much as I do. I hope to take him on many hiking and camping trips as he gets older. The trail we were on was called the Children's Discovery trail and it will be perfect for him to scramble on about this time next year.

Political junkie Miles

Las Vegas, NV (ap)
Here in Nevada the politics are heated though the weather is cool. Our reporter met one determined and active young man who won our hearts and minds. Miles Jackson has been active on the political scene here in Las Vegas since moving here less than 2 months ago. Despite being only 11 weeks old the youngster has attended both a Hillary and an Obama rally. Though he slept through them both he appeared to prefer Obama, having a heartier appetite for milk after his rally than after the Clinton rally. This may be because he did not get to see Mrs. Clinton and had to settle for her husband Bill. Unfortunately, confirmation of his views on the candidates was impossible to get. Master Jackson would not speak to us about who he would caucus for. This reporter asked many different times, but he would only smile and look away.