10 months old

The day of Jacob's 10 month birthday, Ashton came to spend the day with us. We walked to the park & the babies, Jacob & Isabelle, both loved the swings! Jacob did not want to leave, but it was sooo hot we couldn't stay long. But they were so cute laughing & kicking with excitement as Ashton pushed their swings. So sweet!

At 10 months, Jacob has 2 more teeth on the top. He's started grinding his teeth, which gives me the hibbi-gibbies! It's like nails on a chalkboard. He's started eating more 'real' food. He pretty much doesn't like the jar baby food. We try them & he eats part of it, but then he realizes he doesn't like it & will not eat another bite. So we've had to find alternatives. He's still a good baby, but he's beginning to show his 'opinon' more often. I think I sometimes see a bit of a temper flair up in him. :) I'm afraid it will get him in trouble as he gets older.

Summer Fun!

I got Jacob a new swimming pool because he seems to enjoy the water and bath time so much. Of course, I had to get one that was big enough for me to get in to "supervise" his water time! I've only been in it once (we just bought it), but I must say it was pretty nice. I am hoping that he really likes it and won't be too afraid of the water. We'll see... - Jason

Happy Mother's Day

My sister, Jennifer, & I celebrated with our mom early. The three of us went to the Orpheum to see "Fiddler On The Roof." It was wonderful! We enjoyed having a girls' night with dinner & a show. We don't have enough moments like these & it was nice to celebrate my first Mother's Day with two of my favorite mommas, whom also are my closest friends. I have learned so much from them both & will continue to seek advice from them.

My first Mother's Day was spent with my mom, which was very special. Jacob got me a very sweet card that said I am the best mommy in the whole world! :) Jason also got me a card & a standup mixer, which I've been wanting for some time. Now I have a good excuse to make a yummy cake!

9 months old

Jacob turned 9 months old April 20. He has been pulling up on the furniture for some time & is now beginning to stand on his own. It won't be long till he's walking. He's already doing well with holding my hand & walking. He's constantly moving. He has a walker, but he'd rather be down in the floor crawling around.

One of his favorite things right now is a Curious George monkey that he loves! He'll find him & kiss on him, lay his head on him, hug him & act like it's his best friend. It's so sweet!

He weighs about 23-24 lbs & is about 28 in long. He's slimmed down some since he started moving around more, but he still has those rolly-poly legs & chubby cheeks. They won't be there long for momma to kiss on. I still take advantage of his willingness to give me those wet open-mouthed kisses. For now he's ok with loving on his momma, but I know that won't last always. Time is not on my side - he's growing too fast.

Happy Easter!

Easter this year was yucky weather - rain. But at least it wasn't cold. I had wanted to get my boy an outfit in a color other than blue, since he has a lot of blue outfits, but with his blue eyes it's hard not to do. I finally found a sweet smocked shortall that made his eyes shine.

These were taken a week before Easter:

Happy Birthday!

I recently celebrated my 32nd birthday, which fell on Good Friday. That being a holiday, I had the day off so Jacob and I went to Hohenwald. My sister and brother and their families came Friday, despite being sick. It was nice to be together with my family. It's rare that we all get together at one time. Just wish Jason could have been there - he couldn't get off work that Friday. He did have flowers delivered to Mom and Dad's. So sweet! I am so blessed to have a family that loves each other and enjoys each others company - most of the time. :)

Family

We visited with some of Jason's family the end of March. His Aunt Cheryl came, along with her kids, from South Carolina. It's always fun to see all the grandkids and great-grandkids together. Aunt Carole's house was packed to the gills, but it's always a pleasure.

Here are a few miscellaneous pictures:

Jacob was playing one day and I noticed he'd somehow worked his arm out of his shirt. It was so funny. He thought he'd done something really neat.

Roadtrip. So sweet!!