2 more days

Only two more days until I have connection to the world again. We have been waiting for Verizon to install our phone, TV and internet and they are finally coming on Wednesday!!! Until, then fellow bloggers I am signing off...

The Big Move

This past weekend we moved!!! It was a crazy and exciting experience. My family came in and were a HUGE help. Everybody helped us load, unload, paint, organize and clean. Everyone took turns watching Jake. Jill and Dana took Jake for some of his naps which helped big time. Jon's mom and Aunt Janet also helped out this past week with Jake's naps. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!! The house is great! We love it a little more each day. I have already met a bunch of neighbors and feel so at home.
Although it has been a little nutty because we do not have a phone line, Internet or TV yet because we have decided to try Verizon which takes a little longer. My cell phone does not get reception at the new house and we are waiting on our washer and dryer because they are on back order. So... right now I am writing to you from Jill's house where I am waiting for my laundry to finish... hehe. It is all worth it though. Can't wait to upload some new pics!

Sooo Giggly

Happy Birthday to Aunt Nik!

Jake is also eight months old today!

First Time for Everything!

This week was a week of firsts. Jake is getting so big and is learning something new each day. Some days it is hard to believe he is actually ours forever! He is just a few days shy of eight months... time flies!

First hair cut from daddy... much needed!

First time to break free from the car seat WHILE driving... long story!

First time to stay up late and snuggle with Aunt Abs!

First time Jake looked like his Popple!

First bath at Mommel and Poppel's

First time Jon and I decided to try our wedding cake, which has been frozen for TWO years..

So wish I could have been there...

Last summer Jon and I went to Turkey with Eko and Nikki. It was amazing. This summer Mike and Katie went with them. So Jealous. They just got back and created a website for their pics (so creative!) Check it out. Turkey is such a beautiful part of the world!

http://www.katiestes.com/turkey/

Around the House

Extreme Close Up!!... he likes to attack the camera when I am taking pictures.

Jake showing off his new skill of feeding himself cereal

Jake loves climbing the stairs to get," dada."

He loves looking at shadows and most of all his own reflection!

Mash Potato Bar

This past weekend Jon and I went to a wedding in Basking Ridge, NJ. Our friends Josh and Nora got married. Josh was in Jon's fraternity and Nora was in my sorority. It was a lot of fun and we got to see a bunch of our friends. The girls and I danced the night away as usual. Highlight of the wedding though... a mashed potato bar... that's right. They must have known I was coming! It was a whole table of mash potatoes. You would take a martini glass, fill it with whatever kind of potato you like ( garlic mashed for me) then add some of the million toppings they offered. Amazing...
We have to give many, many thanks to Uncle Rick and Aunt Janet for watching Jake over night! It was our very first night without him. I was nervous to leave him at first, but they did such a wonderful job of making him feel at home. He was great and loved playing with their dogs! Thanks again guys.

Mark Your Calendars

I am the food coordinator for the BUDS (Bringing Up Down Syndrome) organization in Southern New Jersey. We are having our 13th annual walk on October 5th at Washington Lake Park in Turnersville, NJ. The walk starts at 11AM followed by a day of fun. We have music entertainment, tons of great raffles, games and FREE breakfast and lunch! I have worked hard this year to get hot dogs, pizza, snacks and beverages donated. Last year we had over 2,000 walkers! Please come out and enjoy the day! Check out the site and pics from last year's event!
http://www.bringingupdownsyndrome.org/buddywalk.html

Emily with Jake, she loves babies!!!

Anna with Jakey!

We're Moving!

On October 1st we are moving to our new home! We are so excited. We are moving to Medford, just around the corner. The house is awesome and so is the neighborhood. Jake will attend the elementary school that I taught in and so will his cousins! Three of my former students like in our court. So fun. The house has a pool, so expect an invite next spring!

Weekend with Aunt Abby

Abs was home this weekend and it was so fun seeing her. She LOVES her nephews and little niece. Jake always laughs a lot when she is around. We had family dinners Friday and Saturday night. Sunday Abby and I went to a wedding shower for our friend Kristen. It was nice to see some of my girlfriends I don't normally get a chance to see. We love and miss Abby!!!

We Have Created a Monster

Jake is becoming a little boy right in front of my eyes... He is getting into and out of everything! He is pulling himself up to stand, touching, reaching and eating everything he sees. He has also learned how to sit up on his own. It is a lot of fun, but man are we busy...today he was trying to lick the electrical sockets. Needless to say, they are now covered. He loves things that make lots of noise... including himself. He now has all kinds of words. (we don't know what any mean, besides Daddy, dada)

Cousins Takin' a Ride

Sooo Jealous

Lately, Jake is really interested in what other people are eating...

I gave my nephew Jack a cookie and our little guy doesn't miss a beat..

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