Favorite Fun Fall Fotos!

The sweetest smile in the history of the world!

Daddy being silly with Jakey

"Mom, I just woke up, why is that bright flash in my face?" He wakes up soo happy!

My sleeping beauty!

I LOVE this pic of Jake's sweet friend Lily. They're two days apart and she looks like he's chasing her and about to get her or something. Love it!!

Sweet pic of Daddy and Jakey at cousin Kaleb's football game. It was cold and dreary!

Our little "moose"

Future Aggie!! And a handsome one, at that!

Stay tuned for "real" fall pics- Jakey's 9month/Halloween pics to come. Also, we're hoping to make it out to the Pumpkin Patch this weekend with our lil punkin now that he's starting to feel better again!

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Lil Trooper!

Jakey is one tough lil guy! Yesterday (Sunday) when Jeremy woke him up right before church he was coughing. Jeremy told me that it sounded like he had a chest cold or something. I agreed, and we decided to stay home from church. He really acted fine, just occasionally seeming to suddenly cry for seemingly no reason and occasionally pull at his ears. It was just so sad to listen to him breathe and cough. Well, today I called the doctor and they insisted that he come in because of his low grade fever yesterday (99.5) and breathing troubles.
So, we went in this morning and he was diagnosed with parainfluenza, croup, and an ear infection in both ears. She listened to him cough and to his breathing and heard a little "gurgling" but doesn't believe it's actually moved down into his lungs. She also gave us the warning signs to look out for in case it gets any worse. Glad we decided to take him in just 24 hours after the first sign of anything!
I can't believe he's hardly shown any behavioral/personality changes thru this. He's a little trooper! If he'd not wheezed or had a fever we'd never have even called the doctor. In fact, as I rocked him today he sat up, looked at me, and started clapping his hands over and over. I couldn't help but laugh at that. Then, the sick, sensitive side of him returned and started crying. I guess my laugh hurt his feelings! He's super sensitive to just about everything right now.

Anyway, he's now on antibiotics, probiotics, and ear drops. Hopefully they work quick!

We love our lil Jakey so much and this flu season is so scary! His doctor was out of the office with the swine flu, go figure!

Please pray that Jakey makes it thru his first Fall healthy with no more sickness!

9 Months (This is crazy, people!)

Okay, so....someone is going to have to start doing these posts for me or else I might have to take an anti-depressant before I continue doing these monthly posts. We're having WAY too much fun for it to be passing this quickly!

Sittin' in his new playroom (Have I ever mentioned how much I love that skin, those big hands, those pouty lips, those round cheeks and that baby soft hair?) :)

so sweet! loved his lil feet crossed!

He STILL loves that swing. His favorite thing to pull up on. He lifts a leg and tries to climb in somtimes!


Splish-Splash! Loves him some bathtime!


Jakey here's the scoop on what you've been up to this month:

-follows me from room to room on command. "Come on Jakey!" And he follows right behind me.

-pulls up on anything (cont'd from last month). People, swings, other babies, shower curtains, tv trays that fall on top of him...you know, the fun stuff!

-you have a new playroom! you love playing in there daily and can entertain yourself forever! I can talk on the phone in there, get on the laptop, or even clean your room or the bathroom and just occasionally peek in on you and you're completely entertained!

-You will be on baby food until college! (Just kidding- you just have the most insane gag reflex that I have ever seen!)

-You've refused most table foods and sippy cups we've tried so far (even the famous Nuby soft spout one)

-You give kisses and high fives on command in addition to beginning to clap

-You're starting to get great balance, standing without immediately falling and cruising from one piece of furniture to the next. You like going from the ottoman to the couch best!

-You've gone to several playdates, mostly at the park, and your first family reunion!

-You LOVE dogs more this month than any month before. You crawl over to the back door and pull up on it and stand against the glass looking for your puppy sisters!

-You know the meaning of "no" and usually stop what you're doing and turn around to look at me and then immediately find something else to do. Good boy!! :)

-You love cords, cell phones, the laptop, remote controls, doors, and anything else you can get into that you shouldn't!

- I think you've slowed down a little bit as far as growth-which is wonderful!! You're still in 12-18 month clothes, size 4 diapers (pampers), size 5 diaper (huggies), size 4-4.5 shoe, and you're now in your toddler convertible carseat. You have lots of room now!

-You still love your sleep. Yesterday you woke up for a bottle and diaper change around 9am and went back to sleep until 1pm (after having gone to bed at 10pm the night before). You are THE BEST sleeper and I'm so thankful that I get to sleep in. I'm sure our next (future) baby will not let us keep our fantastic schedule! And no, people, 1pm is not our normal... :) But 10 am sure is! :)

Basically, you are easier than I ever thought a baby could be! I love being your Mama more than I could've ever imagined and you are a dream come true! Please know that I will love you forever and will always be here for you.

xoxo,

Mommy

Family Reunion 2009!

We had a great time this weekend at my family reunion! It was held at Trinity Pines Resort in Trinity, TX, just outside of Huntsville. We change up the location every couple of years and this was the first one at this place. I wish I had taken more pictures! We spent Saturday playing sand volleyball and playing at the pool. Well, Jakey didn't go but Jeremy and I had fun jumping off the 1m and 3m diving boards and also sliding down the slide that floated in the middle of the huge swimming pool! We had delicious food and got lots of fun time playing games and catching up with family! It was a great weekend, we're already looking forward to next year!

a few of us eating bbq Sat night!

The "older" generation from which we all came! :)





the SWEETEST BOY! EVER.

Playing with cousin Lukey

Gran and Uncle Jon being silly with Jakey

Jakey and Uncle Jon (or Great Uncle Jon, hehe)

Jakey and Aunt Lissa (or Great Aunt Lissa...haha)

Notice the fake rat placed on the couch...my family loves playing jokes!

My handsome boys- love love love this sweet pic!

Eatin' some yummy dinner

Daddy and Gammie feedin' our lil piggy!

Jake and his new friend Caroline (she's a doll! And twice his age and not quite as big)

blue eyed boy!

Haley and my Mom

Jakey and Aunt Court and Papaw

Aunt Haley and Jake

8 Months (sniff sniff)

Although the first two pics turned out really cute, the third is a much more accurate snapshot into our little photo sessions. He is so nosey and so curious about everything he shouldn't have. :)


I can't believe our lil "Moose" is EIGHT MONTHS OLD. I really can't. The phrase "time flies when you're having fun" couldn't be more true. These are the best, best days of our lives. We couldn't have been blessed with a sweeter, cuter, more content baby.

Sweet Jakey, here's what you've been up to this month:

Crawlin' like a pro. You follow me around the house, wherever I go. At night when your Daddy or I run the bath water for you, you come crawlin' around the corner and give the sweetest grin when we make eye contact.

-You've started getting little scratches and bumps as you move about. It is so hard to watch! I know this is just the beginning but it makes me so sad when you hurt!

-You still LOVE being read to. Today we probably read 7 books in a row and you never lost interest.

-You are lovin' your paci, probably more than you ever have before. But, you are not dependent on it.

-You're pulling up on anything and everything. You love to pull up to a stand and let go of whatever you're holding onto. You're also beginning to stand on your own.

-You giggle and giggle when your Papaw "eats your tummy" and kisses your face. You come away with red marks from his whiskers but you LOVE it! He tries to talk to you when Mommy is on the phone with him, even if I don't have it on speaker. It's pretty entertaining! :)

-You constantly say "dada, dada, dada" when your Daddy gets home every evening

-We cuddle in the rocker in your room every day, and getting you up and putting you down "night night" are some of my very favorite times

-You continue to nap atleast 3 times per day, sleep in your stroller or carseat, and sleep all night every single night. We got so lucky with that!

-Your favorite things are the cell phone, the laptop cord, the remote for the tv, car keys, and my camera. You love my camera! In atleast half of the pictures I take you're hand is right in the lens!

-You're still a big boy! You're over the weight limit for your infant carrier and have a toddler seat on the way. You are in a size 4/5 diaper, 4 shoe, and mostly 12-18 month clothes. There are still some occasions where 9 month clothes fit you, and I love it when they do! You're still supposed to be little!

-You are sooo friendly! Today we were at a restaurant and you made eye contact with a lady that was looking at you. You smiled big at her and then buried your head into me. Then, you looked up and found her again, she was still looking at you and you buried your head again. You try to act shy and it is the cutest thing I have ever seen!

-You are so good, whether we're out and about or enjoying a relaxing or productive day at home- you make it so easy!

-You're a little daredevil. You love a good toss in the air, run in your stroller, anything that's got a good thrill to it. Yay!

-We spend our days playing, cuddling, giggling, tickling, talking, going to playdates, running errands, having photo shoots, playing peek-a-boo, reading books, and just enjoying our every moment together. You are perfect and we thank God everyday for you.

Little Rascal

Ummm...what have we gotten ourselves into? He is such a mess!

Park Playdate!!

Jake and I had so much fun with our friends today at Burroughs Park. We look forward to many more fall playdates here!! I'm so thankful for my wonderful friends and their sweet babies!