1 Year Photos

        Here are a few of the great shots Erica took of Jake.  Dan and I were not expecting to be in the pictures, but she took a few good shots of the three of us.  Hard to believe he was cranky and napless when you look at these.  Does every mother think her child is this adorable?

Favorite Photos

             First smiles
In Papa's chair
                                                               Maggie kisses!
                                                              My two favorite men

Last week we took Jake to get some 1 year pictures taken by our good friend Erica.  It probably wasn't the best day.  We had been going all day long and Jake missed his afternoon nap.  Needless to say our little man wasn't the happy go lucky guy we all know and love.  Yes it is true, Jake was fussy(I know some of you don't believe it, but it happens).  Anyway, we got some great shots and I can't wait to share them with you.  Look for them, they will be coming soon.  Until then here are some old photos that we love. 

Watch Out World Here He Comes

  Yesterday Jake started walking.  He took 7 steps.   We are all very proud of him.  I am slightly embarrassed, I have turned into one of those mom's who has to show everyone her adorable son.  I took my camera to school so I could show everyone Jake's first steps(They all very kindly watched and said sweet things).  It is strange, in one way I am very happy that Jake is walking, but on the other hand it is kind of sad that our little man is getting so big so fast.  We have gone from not walking to seven steps in a row.  So, watch out world here he comes!

  

                                          

We Almost Have Lift Off!

  Jake is getting so close to walking (Of course I have been saying that all summer).  This week he has started walking longer distances while holding onto someone's hands.  He has even started to boss around his Grammy telling her to get up so he can practice walking.  He grabs her by the hands and points to where he wants to go.  This weekend he started being able to walk holding on to one hand.  There have even been a few sightings of one or two steps, before he realizes what he is doing and decides to crawl.   Before we know it he will be running. Anyway, we got some video of him practicing with Granny JoJo.

                                            

Here is a cute picture with Papa too.