Outside?

Today was a fabulous day. Started off with getting our Bountiful Basket (what to do with kumquats???), hiking, Anthem Park with Auntie Jessica and Avery for Easter pictures, and Jacob showing me how much he truly understands things. We were playing blocks in the house, when he brought me his hoodie. Looks at me and says as clear as day "Outside". I ask, "Do you want to go outside?" He nods affirmatively. I say, "Well, we need to get your pants and shoes on first." I grab his pants and begin looking for his shoes, only noticing singles and no pairs. He comes back to me with two matching shoes in hand, anxiously awaiting me to help him put them on, so we can go outside. Amazing...Truly amazing...My little guy is so grown up!

Cubs v. Sox-Spring Training

First baseball game of the season with G Daddy, Momma, Auntie Cathy and Uncle Chip...Had lots of fun playing in the grass and getting to see Woo Woo.

Ostrich Festival

Last weekend we went to the Ostrich Festival. It was fun. Jake's fave part was feeding Mommy and Daddy goldfish and eating roasted corn.

Where is Jake's nose?

Cake smash pictures

A friend of Rachel's graciously took some pictures of Jake a couple weekends ago for a Cake Smash shoot. It was lots of fun, though he didn't get as into it as I hoped. But I wasn't shocked he didn't dive in. He is not that kind of kid. He is methodical and studying. Hmmmm, wonder where he got that from????

Enjoy a few of the zillion that Kelly took!

Jake's first haircut

Derek and I decided to get Jake his first hair cut today. We went to Little Chops and he sat in a race car and "watched" Baby Einstein. He did really well. Derek found it to be "uneventful" in his own words. Apparently, that means he didn't cry so it wasn't as enjoyable for Derek???? However he did say that as he was looking at him in the chair, that he could see him grown up. That brought tears to my eyes. Of course I welled up while he was getting his hair cut, but no tears exited my eyes, so I didn't officially cry! It is funny how a little hair cut can make a baby look like such a big boy! Our little guy is growing up...Here are some videos (sorry they are kind of long) and pictures for ya. Enjoy.

Merry Christmas to All

Too much excitement was had for Jake and Daddy Christmas Eve. They passed out together on the recliner. Aren't they precious?