Happy Halloween!

Jake's first Halloween was quite eventful. We started the morning off picking up our Bountiful Baskets and then went home. Exciting...But THEN Jake was cruising on the couch and decided today is a great day to take independent steps to me! He took several steps before he launched himself onto me. Then he did it over and over as we made him act like he was a trained monkey. :) I need to get it on video. My brain didn't even go there I was so excited (and yes, I cried...C'mon it is ME after all!). He did it about 7 or 8 times for Derek and I. It was amazing.

Then we went to Gymboree and shared the great news with the class and the grandparents. Here are some pics from Gymboree. The Sunshine is Giovanna, the world's cutest little girl.And some pics of us hanging outside handing out candy to the trick or treaters. Jake's Yoda was a big hit.

Enjoy and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10 months old!

Hi all. Jake is now over 10 mos old. Less than 8 weeks until his first birthday! I can't believe it...It seriously feels like we had him just a few months ago. He is growing up each and every day. Still no teeth. He started to say DADADADA while we were in Greer for a mini-vacay last weekend. Derek thinks he sounds like he is doing an Indian chant. He has shown us that the genetic code for boys contains climbing skills. He has scaled his Super Yard, the loft book case and anything else he can get his knee up on. Keeping Momma and Dadda on their toes is his current job. Here is a hodgepodge of videos and pictures of him over the past couple of weeks.

Jacob the Pumpkin King

We had pictures last night at the Anthem Park and Leanna posted a few on Facebook for us. The shoot went really well, but Jake didn't want to stand. Normally we can't get him to sit still, but last night, not so much...I am thinking I need to suck it up and get him a hair cut.







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