Easter

                                                               Jake on the hunt.
                                                      Mr. Bunny with Granny JoJo.
                                                            Mama made cookies.
                                                           Easter basket
                                          On the hunt again.

  Easter was a ton of fun this year!   Jake went on three easter egg hunts and got to meet the Easter bunny.  I was sure the Easter bunny was going to be just like Santa Claus, but it wasn't. In fact, Jake was following him everywhere.  The hunts were lots of fun and Jake called the eggs balls.  You can see how that could be a little bit confusing.  He magically got a mini Baxter(a small version of his favorite bunny) in his Easter basket which he was very excited about.  Jake also figured out that he really likes jelly beans and chocolate.  

Playing Ball

     Today we went outside to enjoy the longer day and the sun. Jake hasn't been feeling well and we haven't been out much.  So, why not take advantage of daylight savings?  We played tee-ball with Jake's good buddy Peter.  It was really cute.  They were working on taking turns and sharing.  Neither one of them were thrilled with the idea, but they managed.  I was surprised by how well they did taking turns.  Peter definitely understood how to use the bat.  Jake knew you were supposed to hit the ball, but he wasn't very particular about which end of the bat he used.

Adorable!

  Here is Jake trying to be a big man like Papa.  He is even wearing his hat backwards just like Papa.  How can you resist a smile like this?

Watch Out Lance

  On Saturday we rode our bikes downtown with our good friends the Ouicks to see the Amgen Tour.  It was a cold and windy day,  but we got to see some amazing riders.  Of course being the bad momma that I am I forgot my camera, but the Quicks remembered theirs.  So, you can see some cute photos of Jake and Sofia if you click on their blog.  Jake took a little nap at the beginning of the race, but he was awake for the big name riders.  So, Lance and the others better watch out because Jake and Sofia were taking notes.  Although, I am not sure we want Jake or Sofia in a sport with such rampant drug use and so many crashes.  

In Papa's Boots

  Recently Jake has decided it is fun to put on our shoes and try to walk around.  Somehow he has even managed to put on Dan's work boots and walk around.  Dan's boots are pretty heavy not to mention not easy to get on.  It is really cute though, Jake wants to be like his Papa.

The Budding Artist

      Jake has really started to enjoy coloring.  Yes, we sometimes miss the paper.  Yes, sometimes it is more fun to stand on the paper.   Yes, playing with the box is fun too.  Good thing crayola started making washable crayons.  Anyway, artwork will be sold to the highest bidders!

Time To Catch UP

       It has been a little while since I have had a chance to write down everything that has been happening with Jake.  In the last few weeks Jake has had pink eye, gotten  four new teeth(with another on the way), and a new shoe size.  Jake is almost out of the baby shoe section at Nordstrom's.  He also no longer has to stand on things to see out our windows.  His little legs just seem to get longer and longer everyday.  I can't believe how fast things change with him. 

 He is picking up words left and right.  This morning we were walking through Target and one of the sales people said, "Good morning."  Immediately Jake looks at her and says, "Good morning."  I just stood there in shock looking at my little man.  Yes he was probably just copying her, but I was definitely shocked.  Some words he is just copying, but a few have entered his vocabulary.  Jake has melted both of his grandma's hearts by saying the word grandma.  The word down has made it's appearance and unfortunately so has the word mine. Dan and I have really tried to avoid this word in our own conversations, but some how it has arrived anyway.  It is amazing how many things he has picked up so quickly.