Our Blessed Little Nest

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Do you ever wish you could just freeze time and be able to go back to that moment whenever you wanted? I have been having so many of those moments with Jake lately. As they happen, I thank God for giving him to me. The other day, he fell asleep in my arms. He hasn't done that in months and he looked so sweet snuggling his puppy and just laying there as I rocked him. I held him in my arms for 20 mins. or so before putting him into his crib because he was so darn cute! Today we were laying on the couch together and I was just snuggling and tickling him and he was laughing so hard. Anything I said made him hysterical. It was awesome. He is so sweet and innocent, I hope it lasts forever!! Earlier this morning, I was babysitting Jack and Jake was napping. We were playing with bubbles and he was watching me cook. When Jake woke up, Jack was so happy that when it was time to leave he wouldn't leave without, "Jakey." Jill was calling Jack from the bottom of the steps and I went to make Jake a bottle. It got really quiet. usually not a good sign... so, I turned around to see Jack trying to pick Jake up and saying, "hold you.. hold you." It was precious and hilarious. I was able to snap a quick picture!

Monday, July 21, 2008

Another Even Funnier

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

Soo Funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8aprCNnecU

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Shore was a nice weekend!

This weekend Jon and I went "down the ocean hun" as they say in MD. We took Jake to the beach again and he took his first outdoor shower. He had the best time on the beach eating sand and watching his Popple make sand castles. Lately, he has become slightly more active. Jake gets very excited when he gets to eat and sometimes things get a little messy. He has also figured out new ways to move and get out of his toys...he is determined to crawl... scary...the next phase begins!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Pop Pop Green Came to Visit!

This week my dad was in Ireland visiting my granny. Today he stopped by on the way back from the airport. The poor guy must have been dead tired but still made the time to come and see Jake. He is the best! He brought Jake back his first Irish rugby jersey (the first of many I am sure!) and a leprechaun that sings," When Irish Eyes are Smiling." Jake loves it! We had fun even though it was a quick visit. Love ya Dad!

Jake feeling his first tooth that is coming in!

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Just Another Day with My Baby Boy

"Your gonna' miss this,

You're gonna' want this back

You're gonna' wish these days

Hadn't gone by so fast

These are some good times

So take a good look around

You may not know it now

But you're gonna' miss this

You're gonna' miss this"

- Trace Adkins

(I can always find a country song that sums up how I feel)

Here are some cute pics of Jake. He is becoming more fun everyday. He is sitting up on his own now with an occasional fall when he gets too excited about something. He started trying to crawl a few days ago and is now determined. He lifts his butt and scoots forward. It is amazing. Jon and I are excited and scared at the same time. I took jake to a local park to swing for the first time. He loved it until he became tired from holding his head up so long. His new favorite things are: Eskimo kisses from mommy (love it), the animal song, being held facing out (no longer like a baby), his walker, his new lion toy that sings to him and his turtle who does the ABC's. I am truly enjoying each moment because I know I will miss these days when he is big and no longer willing to hold my hand or snuggle with me.

Looking so much like his daddy here. Playing with the new toy Jon picked out for him.

Jake's new face. He has learned he has lips and is making funny new faces. It's hillarious!

Thursday, July 10, 2008

More Pics From the Fourth

Abby took some pics while we were at the beach! Here are some cute ones!

Jake Loves His Aunt Abby!

Monday, July 7, 2008

Fourth of July!

We headed down to the shore this Fourth of July as we have for many years now. It was a wonderfully crazy weekend. Much different with a baby. Jake was very sick the first few days so I missed a few days at the beach, but then he started feeling much better! We took him down to the beach the last day and he was spoiled with attention. he loves feeling the sand. Jon played plenty of beach volleyball and horseshoes and we ate our share of food. Abby and Bobby were in town too! It was so nice to see them. Jack and Jake were up to their usual obsessing over each other. Jack offered some," Appa Jusss" to Jake. He actually got a taste of it from the sippy cup and cried to have more. So funny. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Eating Everything!

Poor Brooke!

Jake has definetely started teething. He is waking up three sometimes four times in the night again and will be wide awake. During the day he is chewing on everything in site and drooling up a storm. I can't wait for these little teeth to come in so my baby can feel better and I can get some much needed rest!

THE CHOP

BEFORE

AFTER

Another Crazy Weekend!

This past weekend we went down to Maryland for George and Stacey's wedding (friends from college). It was a blast. The wedding was beautiful and we had the chance to catch up with a bunch of our college friends and have a, "night out." My sister and brother in law, Eko, babysat Jake and did a great job. He was so happy to spend time with his aunt and uncle! On Sunday, we had brunch with Laura and Justin who we haven't seen since their wedding in May. They have an adorable row home in Federal Hill and are doing great.

Playing with Uncle Eko

Megan and I... or Pale and tan...Oh yeah... I chopped my hair!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Dyson = JAWS

So the new thing we are learning over here in Jacobland is that vacuum's are scary creatures who might eat your blankie...in case you didn't know Jakey is afraid of sudden loud noises. It is very cute because he pouts his little lips, cries and just wants his mommy or daddy to hold him when he is scared. Anything from a loud sudden boom of something falling to a room full of people suddenly laughing loudly, will freak him out. Anyway, I can't vacuum unless I hold him, that's how bad it is right now. When I come accross something the vacuum does not want to swallow... watch out! Jake thinks the vacuum will attack. it is so cute, but I sure do hope it is a phase! I love my Dyson!

I thought that if I gave Jake some "funtime" with the vacuum he might not be afraid of it... a few minutes later... I found out I was wrong.