With Emily

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Jake,

Here is another picture from Big's Burgers. You are seen here hanging out with Emily, shortly before you ran off to play soccer with Maddie.
-Pop

Texas!

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Jake -

On a more recent note, we just returned from a week-long trip to Austin, Texas, or, as Bob Schneider called it at the concert your mom and I went to this weekend, "Austin, Teh X" You had a great time visiting your gradma, or Nana, aunt Sam and aunt Cathy, who flew in from D.C. to join us. After hanging out in Austin for a few days, you, your mom and I drove to San Antonio to see friends there. This picture is from the night we arrived - we went to your favorite burger joint on the planet where you got to run around with Emily and Maddie Reynolds while we had dinner with their parents and Shifi, Kate, and Matt. On our way out of town we had lunch with Brian, Dana and Devon, but you were so worn out from the trip that you slept the entire time and didn't get to see them. That is fine though because I just got a text message from Brian saying that Dana is in labor right now, so the next time we see them, you'll have a bonus Holden to meet!

-Dad

Lake House

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Jacob -

Long time, no blog! I'm going to try to catch you up on the latest with a whirlwind blogging session. Here we go: A few weekends ago, one of the Attendings that your mom works with generously offered to let us use his lake house for the day during her day off. The three of us took a quick drive to the North Western part of Connecticut, passing through some extremely beautiful parts of the state, and got to the good Doctor's house in time to enjoy the site pictured in this photo. (click the photo for a link to more pictures from that day). We found a life jacket that fit you (unfortunately, pink) and with only a modicum of protestation, you obliged us by wading in the clear (but cold) waters of the lake. After playing by the lakeside for a few hours, we turned over the canoe that was stashed by the side of the house and the three of us piled in to brave the large waves caused by too many speedboats in too small a space. Your first canoe trip was awesome, as evidenced by your excited expression from the bow as your mom held on to you while I paddled. We passed a number of beautiful houses that your mom and I can't wait to buy once we win the lottery. :) You were a natural on the water and I can tell that in no time at all, you'll be the one paddling.

-Dad

New Videos

Jake-

You are really turning in to a toddler!  You are learning to walk and feed yourself.  Today when I went to pick you up from school you walked right over to me!  You are more advanced each day.  Here are some videos I took with my new camera from earlier this week.

I love you!

Mom

First Haircut

Jakey,

Your dad has been asking me to cut your hair for a while now.  I always loved your curls but after one too many "she" comments I finally caved.  I think your new cut is incredibly handsome but you don't look like a baby anymore which is kind of sad.  

Love you big kid!

Mom

Cape Cod

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Jacob -

We just got back from a vacation to Cape Cod with your mom,
Dad and aunt Sandy. You thought the beach was alright, but you loved being at the pool! When we got home this evening, we went to sushi, where you demonstrated your latest trick: shaking your head no when you don't want to eat something. Turns out you aren't a huge fan Asian food lately. Well, off to play Settlers of Catan. Later!
Dad

NYC with Jim and Jay

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Jake -

A couple of weeks ago now we took a trip with your mom to New York City (New York City?!?) to see your uncle Jim and honorary uncle Jay. Click on the picture above to see the rest of the photos from that trip. Today we're packing up the car for a trip to Cape Cod. More pictures soon of that trip!

-Dad