Family Portrait

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Jake -
You make us all look better. :)
- Dad

Hanging with the cousins

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Jacob -
You had so much to say to your cousins. You told them lots and lots and they made you smile and laugh tons. Some of your favorite Christmas gifts came from Alexis, Haley and Katie.
- Dad

Uncle Jim

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Jake,
You got to meet your uncle Jim last week and you thought he was super cool. Here you are about 60 seconds after being introduced to him. - Papa

Christmas with Magah

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Jacob -
Before coming back to Austin, we had a fantastic Christmas with your Magah (Grandma). You were showered with attention, love and tons of Christmas gifts. You met a bunch of family members, and had a great time in Denver. It seems like the whole time you were in Colorado (and this is now true here in Austin), you were in someone's arms the entire time.
- Dad

Happy Baby

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2nd Christmas

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Jacob -
So I admit it - I am shamefully behind on blogging. Here is a quick shot from today. Today we had our second Christmas day...this one in Austin with your mom's side of the family. Luckily Santa figured out that we hadn't celebrated yet in Austin, and last night he brought you a stocking as big as you! Click on the photo for more images from my Flickr photostream. More blogging to follow soon to catch you up from the rest of our holiday and previous travel for residency interviews. Love,
Da

Sonnet 30

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Jake,
You and Magah are sharing what Shakespear called "a sweet silent thought." She is pretty smart, huh? Pop

meg and jake

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Jacob, You just met your cousin Margaret, who says: "girls love boys who look like Charlie Brown, so keep it up."
Dad

doted on

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Jake,
Today you met your greataunt Katherine, who loves you very much. You thought she was really great, and we are going to get to hang out with her lots more soon!
Dad