This is a video of Jake attempting to use one of those Skip it toys after watching Mia do it..
Disregard the "diaper only" look..he went through two outfits today, kiddie pools!
May 31, 2010
Long Weekend!
We had a great long weekend and even got some things accomplished around the house. The lawn looks a bit better, we have a grill and a table for the deck AND the piles of laundry were finally put away! It was quite long both Sat and Sunday as Jake just didn't want to nap. Actually, Saturday he did..in the car. Didn't give Mommy and Daddy too much of a break..but we enjoyed the 3 days spent together as a family, none the less. Monday we celebrated Memorial Day with a trip to MA to the Thompson's home. It was a great day spent in the backyard - in the kiddie pool and on the trampoline.
Bring on June and the SUMMER!
Bring on June and the SUMMER!
May 24, 2010
For Auntie Kim
Have a great day Ahnieee...you are up very early today, but just think - in a few days you will be relaxing pool side with my friend Sydney! Have a great week and I hope the weekend comes quickly!
Love you!
Jake man
May 20, 2010
Elephants, Gregsons, Zebras and Giraffs
...all things found at the zoo on Monday! We decided a few weeks ago that when the craziness of the semester was over, when and only when we were ALL done with our classes, we would take a family day. Monday was that day - we took Jake to Roger Williams Zoo here in RI. I am NOT a huge zoo person, but found it pretty cool that we have a lovely zoo here in RI. Giraffs and Elephants hang out next to I-95! Jake had a great day and had the look of shock and pleasure on his face all day..something like this:
He LOVED every minute of it! It was a beautiful day and we spent a little over 3 hours walking the zoo and exploring all it had to offer. We could have stayed even longer, but nap time could not be lost! Jake continues to talk about the zoo..today I asked him if he saw seals and he told me yes, the were "back" aka black, and were in "wahwah" aka water. He told me he saw puppies and they were going "nuh-nights", aka they were sleeping. He also told me he saw a "G raff" eat "dass" (grass) and stretchhhh its neck. This is all true and I was a bit surprised that he remembered!
In other news, Jake is adjusting VERY well to his new daycare and loves it. Drop off has become easier and easier the past 3 weeks. We are all very happy about this.
Here are a few shots from this week...
He LOVED every minute of it! It was a beautiful day and we spent a little over 3 hours walking the zoo and exploring all it had to offer. We could have stayed even longer, but nap time could not be lost! Jake continues to talk about the zoo..today I asked him if he saw seals and he told me yes, the were "back" aka black, and were in "wahwah" aka water. He told me he saw puppies and they were going "nuh-nights", aka they were sleeping. He also told me he saw a "G raff" eat "dass" (grass) and stretchhhh its neck. This is all true and I was a bit surprised that he remembered!
In other news, Jake is adjusting VERY well to his new daycare and loves it. Drop off has become easier and easier the past 3 weeks. We are all very happy about this.
Here are a few shots from this week...
May 15, 2010
May 09, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
Jake is blessed to be surrounded by some amazing women...he wishes you ALL a very happy mother's day. We celebrated the weekend in Massachusetts with a birthday party for Auntie Shelley on Saturday and then lunch with YaYa on Sunday. Jake hung as long as he could at the birthday party, and was a huge hit! We stayed at Auntie Shelley's and Uncle T-T's house Saturday night and Jake made Mommy's day on Sunday by sleeping until 10:15 am! It was a blessing to wake up on Monther's Day with him sleeping between Alex and I. The kid LOVES to move around and roll all over..but what better way to wake up on this day than with him clutching my neck.
When I was younger my grandmother had this activity for us where she would have Courtney and I make a list of all the things we were to people.. back when I was about seven it went like this: sister, daughter, cousin, granddaughter, niece, friend. I remember trying to rack my brain to come up with as many things as I could. Well.. from time to time I'll make a mental note of the changes.. the relationship at the top of the list now is: Mommy. I can't even imagine life without our little man. Following the all important title of Mommy is Wife. Times get crazy lately with work, Jake, school, and all the other things going on in our hectic lives..and I do admit I take that role for granted. I am blessed to have an amazing husband who is my partner in parenthood, marriage and all that life throws at as. He is a constant supporter of anything I do in life..and I take that for granted too much. Love you alex!
The list goes on..daughter, sister, friend, Aunt, cousin, niece, friend, best friend, BFF, teammate, daugher in law, sister in law, co-worker, facebook friend (ha!)..and I am VERY lucky to be able to take on these roles and be in relationships with those who surround our family.
Love you & miss you, Gramma Bettie, thanks for the everlasting lessons you taught me.
Whether your list is long or short.. never take those around you for granted!
When I was younger my grandmother had this activity for us where she would have Courtney and I make a list of all the things we were to people.. back when I was about seven it went like this: sister, daughter, cousin, granddaughter, niece, friend. I remember trying to rack my brain to come up with as many things as I could. Well.. from time to time I'll make a mental note of the changes.. the relationship at the top of the list now is: Mommy. I can't even imagine life without our little man. Following the all important title of Mommy is Wife. Times get crazy lately with work, Jake, school, and all the other things going on in our hectic lives..and I do admit I take that role for granted. I am blessed to have an amazing husband who is my partner in parenthood, marriage and all that life throws at as. He is a constant supporter of anything I do in life..and I take that for granted too much. Love you alex!
The list goes on..daughter, sister, friend, Aunt, cousin, niece, friend, best friend, BFF, teammate, daugher in law, sister in law, co-worker, facebook friend (ha!)..and I am VERY lucky to be able to take on these roles and be in relationships with those who surround our family.
Love you & miss you, Gramma Bettie, thanks for the everlasting lessons you taught me.
Whether your list is long or short.. never take those around you for granted!
May 02, 2010
Birthday May!
Happppyyyy Birthday to some very special people in Jake's life. MiMi celebrated a birthday on Saturday and Papa on Sunday! We were very lucky to get to share in Mimi's celebration and hope to visit Papa REALLY soon!
Another month kicks off! Tomorrow starts a new chapter for Jake in his daycare chronicles! He starts at a local daycare tomorrow..after visiting it twice this past week, we think it's a great match!
More pics to come.. just wanted a quick shout-out to two of Jake's favorite peeps!
XOXOXOX to Mimi and Papa -- have a wonderful year!
Another month kicks off! Tomorrow starts a new chapter for Jake in his daycare chronicles! He starts at a local daycare tomorrow..after visiting it twice this past week, we think it's a great match!
More pics to come.. just wanted a quick shout-out to two of Jake's favorite peeps!
XOXOXOX to Mimi and Papa -- have a wonderful year!
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