Sleeping in

Jacob,

One Saturday you and I woke up early and decided to let your dad sleep in.  After a couple of hours of playing I got hungry so I asked your dad to wake up and watch you so that I could go grab some breakfast. He woke up (or so I thought) and said that he would, so I left to get food.  I returned less than 15 min later to this sight...

Your dad claims that he doesn't even remember me asking him to watch you and had been asleep the whole time!  I'm just glad you didn't roll off the bed.

Love you silly boy,

Mom

Getting close....

Hey Jake!

As you know we are moving to Hartford, CT in just a few months!  We are really excited about it and we will blog with more details  soon! In the meantime I just had to post a couple of pictures of you getting ready to crawl, I bet it won't be much longer now!

Family Photos

Jacob -
Two weeks ago we went to Austin to take some family portraits.  We're still waiting to get all of the photos back from the photographer, but today she posted some of her favorites on her blog. She did a great job and we're looking forward to more photo sessions with her as you grow!  Click the image below to see the early picks:



-Dad

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.