A Double Great- Grand Spoiling

Jake is so blessed to have 3 sets of great grandparents and he has met all of them!! We got to see 2 sets this week. We got to see Memaw and Pepaw this Tuesday. They came out and took us and Megan and Dustin to dinner and then came over to the house to hang out with Jakob. We had a wonderful time with them and Jake got his first great- grand spoiling for the week. Then today, Nannie and Papa came by and visited with Jake and me while they were in town for a Dr's appointment- Man, Jake got loved on and received his second spoiling. Thanks for the visits! Here are some pictures I thought you would like!

Memaw and Pepaw with Jake

Nannie & Jakob

Papa with Jake getting a good stretch in!

2 Month Dr. Appointment

Jakob had his 2 month Dr. visit on 7/24. All went well. Jake's weight was 9 pounds and 9 ounces and his length was 23 inches long. So he has gained 3 pounds and increased in length by 4 inches since birth. He got 3 shots at this visit. Jake screamed for about 5 seconds, I cried for a minute and Keith got teary eyed. It was sad to watch, but Jake did well with no fever or fussiness following the shots.
So at 2 months, Jakob is tracking objects near him, making sweet eye contact with us, raising his head up during tummy time (which he is not fond of), he smiles, and says lots of "ah- goos" We are having a blast with him. He is such a joy.

Caught on Camera

THIS WEEK JAKE WAS PLAYING IN THE MIRROR ON THE CHANGING TABLE, AFTER A DIAPER CHANGE. HE WAS HAVING SO MUCH FUN THAT I DECIDED TO GET MY CAMERA OUT AND GET SOME SHOTS AND LOOK WHAT I GOT.....

JAKE, CHECKING HIMSELF OUT

THE 'O' FACE

THE 'WHAT YOU TALKIN ABOUT WILLIS?' FACE

AND THEN... OH MY GOODNESS...

WAS THAT REALLY?.... YEP IT WAS

JAKES FIRST SMILE.........NOT CAUSED BY GAS.

Six Weeks......Already!

It is hard to believe, but Jakob is already a few days over six weeks old. It has really gone by so quickly. Over the past six weeks we have had so much fun getting to know Jake and we have had lots of appreciated help from our family. My mom, Susan, and Keith's mom, Sheba, both stayed for a week and worked their tails off around the house but they also just got to hang out and enjoy their new grandson. Dwain and Keyle also visited as well as Jake's great-grandparents from California and great-grandparents from Earth, TX. My brother, John, and sister, Steph, and their families also came in the weekend that Jakob was born along with Keith's grandparents Memaw and Pepaw with Keith's uncle Paul. My dad, Jim, and Dustin and Megan also have come by frequently to spend some time with Jake. Jake has got to meet lots of my friends from work, as they hooked us up with delicious dinners 3 nights a week for about three weeks. Thanks to everyone for all the help, love, and support! (I hope I didn't miss anyone, but if I did... THANKS to you also.) We appreciate you all and are so glad that Jake is sooooo loved! Here are a few pics from the past 6 weeks.

Jake with his cousins, Allison & Abby.

Resting on Daddy's Chest (2 weeks)

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Jake's first bath.....Loa was there too, of course!

Jake was not too impressed with bath time, as you can see.

Jake, chillin' with Mom.

Life is sooooooooo good.

My new sling... it's awesome! Jake loves it. If you have a baby, and don't have a sling, this one is a Zolo. It is great for out and about of for trips in and out of stores, when the trip isn't long enough for the stroller. It beats carrying the heavy car seat!

He Is Here & We Are So Blessed!

For those of you who haven't heard our news, our baby was born on May 23rd at 12:21 am. He weighed in at 6lbs & 9 oz and was 19 inches long. After a day and a half of being called "Rotan Man, Bubba, Burrito, and Harold Franklin" we finally nixed all the suggestions and named him Jakob Rush. "Rush" was Keith's great- grandfather's first name. "Jakob" is a name I just have always liked, but I especially like "Jake." I really never expected labor and delivery to be quite what it was. I had wonderful nurses and an excellent Dr. and we seriously laughed through Jakob's six and a half hour delivery. God is so good. Here are some pictures of our little Jake.

Becca with Brand New Jakob Rush Rotan.

Look at the grin on the new Daddy's face!

The Three of us.



The Boys Resting up Before Going Home.