Jacob's first beach trip!

Well after several request I am starting Jacob's blog again, so here we go! Over fourth of July weekend we made a trip to Seaside for the day. Jacob absolutely loved everything about it. I am hoping we can make a weekend trip to the beach sometime this summer so have more fun. Here is a slideshow with a few movie clips of Jacob's beach adventure.

Christmas tree!

We decided we would set up our Christmas tree here for the last time. We had contemplated it, due to Jacob having to get into everything and trying his hardest to break things. When we first pulled out the tree Jacob was hysterical, just balling his eyes out and screaming. I was thinking, well this is going to be lots of fun :) Once Warren pulled out the christmas lights all was good and he was happy as can be. Side note: Jacob got an ear infection about 2 weeks ago and took a course of antibiotics that didn't seem to help. He now has fluid in both ears and may have sinusitis. We are going to the ENT doctor today and they may do x-rays on him. I am saying this, because it may have been part of him freaking out about the tree, he has not been himself lately a little more irritated with things and not sleeping as well. We also made a decision to not put lights on our Christmas tree this year, because the electrical plug for the lights is a bit risky and with 240 power it would probably kill Jacob if he got his hands on it. Here are a few pictures of the day. The one of the two ornaments on the tree are the ones that Jacob put on by himself.

also we have started our official countdown until we move home: 32 days!!!!

Mr. Mischievous

I was getting Jacob's lunch ready one afternoon when he disappeared into our bedroom for a bit. He brought me a tissue and then ran back to our bedroom. I thought, "oh he is going to keeping bringing me 1 tissue at a time, that is ok, keeps him busy". Once he was gone for a few minutes it occurred to me that he was not going to keep bringing me one tissue at a time he had pulled all the tissues out of the kleenex box. Needless to say I was correct. When I went in to check on him he was actually trying to stuff them back in the box. You can also see the results of his haircut in these pictures.

Jacob's first haircut

Well the time had come probably a few weeks ago actually. I was just holding it off as long as possible, because I didn't want to cut off those curls. Warren actually cut his hair. It's a bit on the short side and a little crooked, but I am sure most of you know it's hard to cut a squirmy kids hair. I was so sad seeing the chunks of hair come off, but now that it's said and done I think it's pretty good. It makes him look more like a little boy instead of a baby.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving this year. Enjoy all the good food and the company of friends and family. We will be going to a friend's house for Thanksgiving this evening to celebrate. I have been busy cooking and baking. I baked an apple pie, made pineapple stuffing, and green bean casserole. Looking forward to trying all of it :)

I am most thankful for Jacob's health. It was such a wonderful feeling hearing Jacob run around the house talking, laughing, and playing while I was baking and cooking. I remember last year I was suppose to make mashed potatoes and I was so stressed and exhausted I just couldn't do it. What a change, I am thankful everyday for it!

Miss you all and looking forward to celebrations with you in 2011!

Moe!

Jacob has learned how to say Moe. One afternoon he just started saying it. He has been saying it for a few days now and has perfected it a bit more. He loves knowing how to say his name. He walks around the house yelling Moe or if you give him a cracker he goes looking for Moe and says his name so he can give it to him.

Mama's little helper

It seems as if I have a working boy on my hands. He loves to play with the broom, the vacuum, if you give him a wash cloth he likes to wipe things with it, and he loves to play in the laundry room. Here is a video of him vacuuming for me and a few pictures of him organizing my cupboards.