Happy Face/Sad Face

Jake has been into identifying emotions and making the appropriate face for it. It is super cute even if he tries to use it to get his way! This week we have been enjoying the gorgeous weather. It is hard to explain to Jake though, on the days it is not nice enough to spend time outside. He is obsessed with "ride helmet bike." Most evenings after Josh gets home from work they go outside and ride. 


We bought Jake a big boy bed a couple of weeks ago. We haven't put it in Jake's room yet, but it will be going in there over spring break. Hopefully the transition goes smoothly! 

Bike and 2 year stats

Jake loves his new bike! We have had gorgeous weather the past week so almost every afternoon we have gone out to practice riding. When we took Jake to pick out his bike he had a difficult time holding it up and going very far. We figured he would get better as he got taller, but apparently it just took a few days of practice! He gets going pretty quick now! He fell down a few times the first day, but now he just falls getting off the bike. I am excited to see him really going and getting his feet off the ground!

His two year appointment was on Friday. The doctor was so impressed with his talking and all the stuff he knows. She said he acts more like a 3 year old. It always makes us feel good to hear that he is doing so well! We also got some advice on a few things, so we will have a few projects in the works shortly. I am excited and nervous about everything to come in the next few months!


2 year stats:
Height: 34.5 inches  52nd percentile
Weight: 27.7 lbs       42nd percentile

Birthday Dinosaurs

After the fun of his party Saturday we decided for his birthday we would have a family day and headed to the Heard Museum which is only a few minutes from our house. They had a dinosaur exhibit that we had been trying to get to for 3 weeks and Sunday was the last day for it. Jake was ridiculously excited to see the dinosaurs. This was our first outing that we didn't take a stroller or carrier for Jake and he did great. It was open enough for him to run a little bit and not have to constantly hold a hand. I guess it is just another sign that he is growing up. We spent almost 2 hours out there and Jake was so sad that we had to leave the dinosaurs and talked about them all the way home. We had a blast out there and it was the perfect way to spend Jake's birthday.

Chocolate Chip birthday waffle

Random kid that apparently thought Jake was so cool that he wouldn't leave him alone

AHHHH! DINOSAUR!

Pirate Party

We had such a blast at Jake's birthday party this year! We had 5 other kids here with their parents, plus Grammy, Aunts Pam, Nikki, Chrissy and Michelle and Uncle Tom. Jake was a ham and was loving all of the attention. He was running around almost the whole time. We had pirate music on and he was showing off his dancing skills too. Every one was so generous and Jake got some awesome gifts that he just loved! He has been entertained with them since Saturday. He seemed to really enjoy having all the kids here even though he wasn't so great with sharing his new toys.

He was thrilled to have everyone sing Happy Birthday to him and tried really hard to blow all the candles out. And loved his cupcake!  I love that is he comfortable with being the center of attention, it is adorable.

Since his party, every time we walk past the dining room he says "Party over. Jakey sad." We might have to throw a half birthday party if he keeps that up!

Banner I made

Table with goody boxes and hats, swords, and eye patches for the kids

 

Bike from momma and daddy

Loving the attention!

Happy 2nd Birthday Jacob!

Dear Jacob,

I can't believe you are 2 already. These have been the best, and fastest, 2 years of my life. I love watching you grow and learn. Being able to have conversations with you now is so fun and I love hearing what you have to say! You are such a smart little boy and make Daddy and I laugh everyday with all the new things you like to show off. Daddy and I love when we are out and people tell us how cute you are. You love showing off and being the center of attention and it always makes Daddy and I laugh. Your persistence is amazing and I can't wait to see how far that gets you in life. Two years ago I wouldn't have believed that I could love you more today than I did the day you were born, but I do. I love that you only want me to rock you and sing to you before bedtime and naps. I love that you love to cuddle in our bed in the mornings (even at 5:15am!). I love your sweet little sleepy half-smile after naps and how excited you get when you see me or Daddy after we have been gone. Your sweet voice and beautiful smile are what I live for and there is nothing that brightens my day more than hearing your adorable laugh. You have grown so much and in so many ways this year. I can't wait to see what the next year brings! Happy 2nd Birthday Jakey!


I love you,
Momma

One Week

In one week we will officially have a 2 year old. I hate that my baby is growing up so fast, but I love seeing and hearing all the new things he does. We have been getting ready for his party this week, and we just have a few more things to do this week. We were planning on going to the Heard Museum today, it was gorgeous outside, but Jake has had a low fever so we hung out at home. We have been running around a lot on my days off so the past few weeks have gone by really quickly!


And because we have been so busy, I have failed to take pictures! So I leave you with cute things that Jake has said recently.


-While swinging at the park the other day he requested a hug from me, after I gave him a hug he said, "Thank you so much momma!" 
-After hearing daddy burp one day, "I hear daddy burp!"
-"Cuddle momma/daddy"
-"Had fun at play gym/park/Mary's"
-"See you soon!"
-"Do you hear the trash truck/airplane/motorcycle/etc?"
-"Come back!" While running to the living room after his bath
-"Go to grammy's house, right now!"

Sneak Peek

 We had family and Jake's birthday pictures taken last weekend. The photographer posted a few of the pictures on facebook today. They turned out great and I can't wait to see the rest of them!

We have been getting ready for Jake's birthday party and putting everything back together after cleaning up Christmas. Party invitations went out a couple of weeks ago and almost everything is purchased and ready to go. I am  excited. Jake gets it this year and enjoys playing with other kids so it will be more kiddie birthday party like than last year where Josh and I did everything for him. But I am definitely not excited for him to be 2. Where did my baby boy go?!

I swear he learns about 10 new words every day! Today he busted out "Cosmopolitan!" when she ate some food he dropped. It was hilarious to hear that!

Oh yes, and I started a new job this week. I am working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon at a private school. I am subbing for the counselor on maternity leave, so it will be hopefully through the beginning of April. I already miss being home all the time with him but I need to get my hours so I will enjoy the couple of days home that I have.

And with that here is a sneak peek of our pictures!