7 months!

Hey buddy,
On Monday you turned seven months old!  I can't believe how fast the time is going by.  Today you went to the doctor and you are 17 lbs, 10 oz and 27 3/4 inches!  Unfortunately you have an ear infection that won't clear up, if this antibiotic doesn't work it will be off to the ENT for you.  Today you were having a great time playing with the toy Magah sent you so I had to record it....

Aquarium

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Jake -
Here is a shot that we took at the Houston Zoo's Aquarium a week or two ago. You totally loved the aquarium and found the fish to be completely fascinating. Can't wait to take you fishing one day, and snorkling!!
Dad

Reading the Paper

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Jacob -
For Christmas, your mom got us a subscription to the New York Times. This has turned out to be one of the best Christmas gifts either of us got. It allows me to stay abreast of the Second Greatest Depression, and it allows you to work on your crossword puzzle skills. Admittedly though, you are mostly focused on trying to grasp the words at this point...literally. This morning we left chocolate lips and candy roses on your mom's pillow for Valentine's Day. She was very excited when she came back in the room after her shower and saw them. We both got a kiss for our efforts. :) A few minutes ago your Nana and aunt Samantha arrived. They have volunteered to be your valentines tonight while your mom and I go out to our first date night without you. It'll be strange to watch a movie without you there to comment on it! Later Dude,
Dad

New sunnies

Your aunt Cathy will be so proud.

25 random things...

Jake,

On this silly site called facebook there is a trend going around to list 25 random things about yourself. We decided to list 25 random things about you.  So, in no particular order:

1. You are always practicing for Tour de France by kicking and cycling your legs

2. You can get where you want to go but only by scooting backwards

3. You LOVE to hang upside down.

4. You get excited when you see your sippy cup but you like sucking on the handle more than the spout.

5.  You like to sing and dance with your mom,
Dad and aunties.

6.  Your favorite move is batman.

7.  You recently learned to jump up and down in your bouncy seat.

8.  You love to watch your doggies and laugh, especially when they are getting into trouble.

9.  You get frustrated when you want to do something but can't figure out how.

10.  You are more interested in the tags on your toys than the toys themselves.

11.  You love to wake up to your mom singing you the monkey song ("good morning to you, you live in a zoo, you look like a monkey and you smell like one too") but you don't yet realize it is offensive. :)

12.  You recently discovered sleeping on your stomach and you love it, no matter how much we try to fight you on it.

13.  We call you Houdini because you can escape your swaddle in record time

14.  You have already had 2 ear infections in 6 months, not a good sign as chronic ear infections run in our family.  You are great at taking your medicine though.

15.  You love eating solid foods and making a huge mess when you do.

16.  You love taking a bath and get very mad at us if we take you out before you are ready.

17.  We used to be able to take you to the movies, but now you like to talk loudly whenever there is silence.

18.  You smile and flirt with all the girls.

19.  You own more clothes than your dad but you don't like getting dressed.

20.  You like to talk all the time, and don't know how to use your "inside voice." :)

21.  You hate it when the sun is in your eyes and you love the sunnies Aunt Cathy bought you.

22.  You rarely wake up without a smile on your face.

23.  You like to do push ups with your daddy.

24.  You are often very serious and pensive like your daddy and other times silly and talkative like your mommy.

25. You are incredibly loved!