moo!

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Redbelt

Jacob -
You and I just finished watching Redbelt, the 2008 David Mamet film. What a great film!
We wrote a review together - you liked it at least as much as I did.
Now we're going to start some laundry, do some dishes, and take the dogs to the lake so that they can get some exercise.
Later dude,
Dad

Emily's birthday party

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Jacob,
Today we went to the Reynolds' house for Emily's birthday party. The weather was great and we had a great visit. You are quickly catching up to Maddy in size, even though she is twice your age. After the party we went to pick up a pumpkin to carve. We didn't get around to carving it just yet, so watch for a post soon about that, then Halloween will be here in no time! We're down to our last week before we head to Austin for a month so that your mom can do a rotation there. Exciting times! Love,
Dad

excited about technology

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Jake,
This weekend you started to watch tv, movie, and computer screens. Before Friday you ignored almost every screen you were around. But then Saturday we took you with us to see "nick and norah's infinite playlist", and you watched almost the whole movie. Then today you watched a documentary with me about photojournalism in war torn regions. As we speak you are watching your mom go through photos on her computer. Something tells me you might grow up to be a photographer or cenimatographer. That's all for now. Love,
Dad

Like father like son

Jake

You and your dad are both pretty cool in your shades.

Love,
Mom

cross eyed

cross eyed, originally uploaded by ben.truitt.

Jacob,
This week you learned to cross your eyes and you've become obsessed with experimenting with it. It is freaking us out, dude.
Dad

Looking big!

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Jacob, Jeez you look big in this one!
Dad