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Concert Crazy

This week has been so much fun! I am a huge lover of music and listen to it whenever I get a spare minute. I pretty much love all music and I can already see that I have successfully passed it on to Jake. Whenever we are in a restaurant or store and he hears the music he sways or dances just like his mommy. We have a daily dance off each day during lunch. The kid has moves! It is so much fun and I love that I have a partner in crime now. Last night, Jon's dad watched Jake (thanks again!) and we went to a free concert with friends. It was a Dave Matthewscover band and they were great. Tomorrow night I am going to see Billy Joel and Elton John and I cannot contain my excitement. I LOVE them. I added my fav Billy song to my blog playlist for the week... hope you enjoy!

New Friends, New Experiences

My neighbor and I have recently started hanging out and she is wonderful! We both have little boys around the same age and they get along great. Today, she invited us to go to Borders story hour. I was a little nervous because Jake is a busy boy. At home he loves when I read to him and he is always reading books in the car, so I thought let's try! Well...it was... funny. The boys did great for about 5 seconds. It was a wonderful 5 seconds and I sat as a proud mom thinking this is so nice! Then the boys noticed they could stand and that there were toys in the vicinity. It was over. So, after 10 minutes of attempting to redirect them, we scratched the idea and went to Oceans and Motions. It is an adorable indoor playroom full of fun toys. They loved it. We topped the day off with some pizza and home for naps. I know he is a little young for story hour, but I'll keep trying because I love the idea of him sitting nicely listening to stories.

The Jakester

I am having so much fun with my little man lately. He is saying so many new words/phrases and learning how to help around the house too. It is wonderful! Just yesterday he started repeating some words when I say them. He has never been a repeater or much of a show off. So, I always have a hard time getting him to say or do things when I want him too. However, lately he is so curious and wants to be able to do more. He will wave goodbye and hello now and give kisses and hugs to anyone. It used to be just mommy and daddy. He runs around the house asking, "What's that?" and "Watch this!" ALL day long. Sometimes he will ask and then repeat what you say. I just love watching him grow and learn. I'm sure with our next child I won't have the time to wonder and awe over these mini-milestones but I am loving it right now. Jake also helps clean up with my duster his favorite tool and puts his own shoes on (kind of). I found him the other day on top of my bed with his shoes over his feety pajamas. I started laughing and so did he. Then, he said," out please..."Adorable, I just picked him up and we went right out, feety pajamas and all! Another new thing around here is learning to share and care for others. We are really working on this. Jake is very loving but needs more practice sharing and playing with others. So, I am making sure I have at least one play date a week so we can have fun! This week he learned how to touch nicely. He will stroke your face really slowly and then clap for himself afterwards. So cute. he also learned how to do a somersault all by himself. Funniest somersaults were on the beach! Well, off to catch some reading time before he wakes up! Here are some recent pics.

Lounging eating grapes
Sleeping with Blankie, who he love now

Excited scream while playing with his buddy Drew

Pointing to planes... What's that??

Eating an Apple, looking very much like Daddy

Favorite activity at the beach, no change needed just a wheel

Park Time, He looks so Old!

Cute little nephew

Here are some recent pics Nikki sent me. Sean is too cute! He has already changed so much. I can't wait to see him again!

Collars up!

Lewes trip and hot Air Balloons??

From Sunday to Tuesday I went to visit my dad, Carol, Courtney and Christian at Lewes Beach. Mike and Katie came with Jake and I. It was quite the adventure. We drove down to the Cape May/ Lewes Ferry and took our car over. Jake loved it. We've done the ferry with him before but he was only six months old so this time it was a wee bit different. He was busy little sailor on the boat. We did lap after lap and also "played" with some arcade games to keep him busy. He loved seeing the boats and birds. We even spotted dolphins. Jake kept saying his latest phrase,"What's that?" In Lewes, we had beach fun, pool fun and even went on a ride at the boardwalk. I was so excited because in Rehobeth they have amazing little kid rides. I was certain he would love them. To my surprise.. he hated it. He yelled," no no no," the whole time and pushed me to get off. Of course I chose a ride that went up and down in the air, so I was a nervous wreck as he was trying to get out. Apparently he wasn't the only unhappy camper on the ride. A little boy two helicopters down was screaming the whole time. Mike and Katie were awesome traveling with Jake and so helpful! My dad had a great time tickling Jake and making him laugh as usual. All he has to do is see my dad and he starts laughing. It was a wonderful weekend of pizza, Fishers popcorn, Candy Kitchen taffy, Nicola pizza and all the beach fun you can pack into two days. Now, I am off to bed because I am exhausted from all this fun. We have a wedding this weekend too so it is not over yet. Back to the shore on Friday!

25 cent Car Ride Big hit Until it Started Moving

Lap # 57

Jake and Aunt Katie

My Little Sailor Boy, not looking so little anymore

Oh, P.S. hot air balloons in my neighborhood tonight??? We were taking a walk and right above us in the sky is this hot air balloon. It was getting closer and closer. Then, it almost hit a few houses and ended up making a perfect landing between two houses. Jon went over to help them pack it up and ended up knowing one of the guys from high school. Small world! Needless to say, it was a big hit with the Jakester. He loves balloons! The pictures are grainy because they are from my phone.

Weekend with the Fam and Friends

This weekend has been wonderful and it is not over yet. Nikki, Eko, Sean and his parents came in town as well as Mike and Katie. We have a full house! Friday night we had a party with family and some close friends. My neighbors told me that our neighborhood was crazy on the fourth, but I had no idea. It is the place to be on the fourth of July! The fireworks were literally in our backyard. Today, we went out to brunch then went to Johnson's Farm to pick peaches and blueberries. Afterward, it was pool time and pizza making. The weather has been amazing and everyone has been having fun. Here are some pics for you to enjoy. Tomorrow AM it is off to Lewes Beach to visit Dad and Carol. The fun/craziness continues.

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